Director of Nursing

Arbor Wellness; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Arbor Wellness in Brentwood, TN seeks a seasoned Nursing Director to lead our nursing team and define clinical policies aligned with Joint Commission standards. You will oversee staffing, patient treatment planning, infection control, budgeting, and collaboration with medical and clinical teams to ensure high-quality care and a safe environment.

Prioritize staff development, compliance, and effective communication with referrals and leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires BSN and active RN licensure in Tennessee.
• Minimum 2 years direct supervisory experience, 5 years preferred.
• Experience in policy management, leadership, and regulation compliance.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Directing and overseeing nursing team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Developing and carrying out nursing department policies and procedures.
• Manage department record keeping and nursing staff documentation.
• Managing infection control policies and procedures as needed.
• Managing department budgeting and financial processes.
• Collaborating with medical and clinical teams to plan and evaluate patient treatment plans.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings as required.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Policy management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Budgeting/financial reporting

Staff development

Patient safety

Infection control

Education

BSN

RN license in Tennessee

Job description

Description

Essential Duties

• Directing and overseeing our amazing nursing team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Developing and carrying out nursing department policies and procedures.
• Manage department record keeping and nursing staff documentation.
• Managing facility infection control policies and procedures as needed.
• Managing department budgeting and financial processes.
• Working with medical and clinical teams to plan, carry out, and evaluate patient treatment plans.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Attends staff training and meetings as required by the employer.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with at least a BSN.
• Current active licensure in the state the facility resides as an R.N with no disciplinary actions.
• 2 years direct supervisory experience, 5 years preferred.
• Experience in policy management, leadership, and regulation compliance.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, legal regulations, and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to deal with both chemically dependent and individuals in psychiatric care in a non-judgmental, compassionate fashion.
• Excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, and customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff as well as with referral sources.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions from a wide variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Active BLS certificate.
• Non-restricted driver’s license.

Key Competencies

• Compassion toward people in recovery and in mental health treatment.
• Excellent nursing judgment.
• Willingness to work with clients of all backgrounds and populations.
• Patience with the client population.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter and problem solver.
• Experience with The Joint Commission accreditation.
• Experience working in nursing leadership in the field of behavioral health.

Work Environment

This position is an in-person/office work environment. There will be daily face-to-face interaction with staff and clients. The workday will vary, but it will often include sitting at a desk, working on a computer, meeting with clients, and completing paperwork. This position requires you to work in a temperature-controlled environment. Standing for periods of time may be required. Occasional need for lifting 50lbs or more. Potential exposure to violent situations. Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Match
• Paid-Time Off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay