Director of Nursing

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Martinsville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations across Detox, Residential, and Ambulatory programs.

The DON will drive clinical excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, patient safety, and effective team leadership within a dynamic treatment environment. The role reports to the Executive Director and is a key member of the facility leadership team, partnering with physicians, counselors, and treatment teams to promote best practices in

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.
• BSN degree or higher.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or management experience supervising clinical teams.
• Working knowledge of EMR/EHR systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing teammates to deliver evidence‑based care.
• Oversee nursing operations and clinical care processes to ensure quality and patient safety.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, licensing/credentialing readiness, and audits.
• Drive quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives across clinical operations.
• Fulfill Health and Safety responsibilities as part of the facility leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

EMR/EHR systems

MS Office

Valid driver's license

Education

RN license

BSN

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers | Detox, Residential & Ambulatory Services

Lead Clinical Excellence. Inspire Nursing Teams. Transform Lives.

At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. As one of the nation's leading providers of substance use disorder treatment services, Pinnacle operates a growing network of treatment facilities across multiple states, helping thousands of individuals and families reclaim their lives through evidence-based addiction treatment, behavioral healthcare services, and compassionate support. Our mission is simple: to make recovery possible by transforming lives, communities, and the families we serve through treatment that works.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations within one of our Detox, Residential, and Ambulatory treatment programs.

Position Overview

The Director of Nursing serves as the clinical leader for nursing services within the facility and is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of all nursing operations. The DON ensures clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and effective team leadership while creating an environment where both patients and teammates can thrive.

This role reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as a key member of the facility leadership team.

What You'll Do

Lead & Develop Nursing Teams

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop nursing teammates.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development.
• Lead monthly nursing department meetings and provide ongoing performance guidance.
• Partner with facility leadership to ensure nursing services support organizational goals.

Drive Clinical Quality & Patient Care

• Overseeing nursing operations and medical care processes.
• Supporting clinical teams in identifying appropriate levels of care.
• Collaborating with physicians, counselors, and treatment teams.
• Promoting best practices in addiction treatment and patient safety.
• Ensuring a positive patient experience and continuity of care.

Maintain Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance

• Monitoring nursing practices and clinical operations.
• Ensuring compliance with licensing and credentialing requirements.
• Supporting audits, inspections, and accreditation activities.
• Maintaining adherence to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Implementing operational changes when regulatory updates or quality opportunities arise.

Champion Quality Improvement & Safety

Quality care is at the center of everything we do.

Responsibilities Include

• Serving as the facility's Health and Safety Officer.
• Supporting development and execution of Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring policy adherence and regulatory readiness.
• Leading infection prevention and infection control efforts.
• Partnering with leadership teams to identify opportunities for improvement across clinical operations.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state of practice.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or management experience supervising clinical teams.
• Working knowledge of EMR/EHR systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Why Nursing Leaders Choose Pinnacle

Mission That Matters

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to help people begin their recovery journey and support families affected by addiction.

Leadership Impact

As a member of the facility leadership team, you'll influence clinical care, quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, and teammate development.

Collaborative Clinical Environment

Work alongside multidisciplinary teams united by a shared commitment to patient recovery and whole-person care.

Values-Driven Culture

Everything We Do Is Guided By Our Core Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Ethics

These values shape the experience we create for our patients, teammates, and communities every day.

We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.