Behavioral Health Nursing Director & Care Leader

Acadia Healthcare; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in San Juan, PR is seeking an experienced Nursing Director/ DON to lead nursing services across the facility. You will oversee clinical quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, and budget management while ensuring patient-centered care and safety.

The role requires a BSN or higher, an active RN license, and 6+ years of RN experience with at least 2 years in behavioral health leadership, including budgeting and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Current RN license is required.
• 6+ years’ experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership in nursing management or DON roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets nursing vision for safe, patient-centered care.
• Manage census, acuity and allocate nursing resources.
• Provide clinical leadership and set goals for nursing staff.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate nursing personnel activities.
• Develop and review policies and nursing protocols to meet standards.
• Lead recruitment, hiring and training of nursing staff.
• Oversee budget and reporting for the nursing department.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Staff Supervision

Regulatory Compliance

Patient Safety

Budget Management

Education

BSN or higher

Current RN license

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in San Juan, PR is seeking an experienced Nursing Director/ DON to lead nursing services across the facility. You will oversee clinical quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, and budget management while ensuring patient-centered care and safety.

The role requires a BSN or higher, an active RN license, and 6+ years of RN experience with at least 2 years in behavioral health leadership, including budgeting and team development.