Director Nursing - Behavioral Health

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced nursing leader to guide clinical operations and ensure delivery of high-quality patient care in alignment with the health system's mission and strategic plan.

The role requires strong supervisory background, extensive nursing experience, and current RN licensure, with a focus on staff development and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• BSN required; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum three years supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum five years clinical nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
• Progressive leadership experience at manager level or above in critical care.
• Ability to conduct competency assessments and manage budgeting, staffing and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing and achieving the Medical Center’s plan for patient care.
• Oversee department competency, staffing, and budgeting processes.
• Lead teambuilding, performance development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN

Graduate degree

Job description

What We Offer

Provides leadership in the use of methods and processes for developing and achieving the Medical Center’s plan for providing patient care consistent with the health system’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, BSN required. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years successful supervisory/management experience, required. Minimum five years of clinical experience in nursing, required.
• Licensure: Current RN licensure in the applicable state, required.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, in critical care, at the Manager level or above.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements (required):
  • Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific competency assessment. Current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; understanding of customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

167983