Director of Nursing

ascensionrecovery; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Indiana Treatment Centers in Mishawaka, IN, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations, ensure patient safety, and drive clinical excellence in a busy behavioral health setting. This hands-on leadership role focuses on staffing, medication management, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with physicians, NP, pharmacy, and facility leadership.

The DON will coach staff, oversee quality initiatives, and maintain licenses and training to support compassionate,

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Indiana
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment or behavioral health preferred
• Previous Director of Nursing or similar leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge of medication administration and infection prevention
• Experience supervising nursing staff
• Familiarity with Joint Commission accreditation and regulatory compliance
• CPR/BLS certification current or ability to obtain
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee nursing operations across all shifts
• Recruit, onboard, supervise, schedule, and develop RNs and LPNs
• Ensure safe, high-quality nursing care throughout the patient treatment experience
• Oversee nursing assessments, withdrawal monitoring, medication administration, and clinical documentation
• Maintain medication management systems, MAR accuracy, medication reconciliation, storage, controlled substances accountability, and audits
• Partner with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacy partners, and facility leadership
• Monitor changes in patient condition and ensure appropriate clinical intervention
• Provide direct patient care when necessary
• Lead nursing participation in incident reviews, infection prevention, emergency response, and quality improvement
• Regulatory readiness for Joint Commission surveys
• Ensure nursing staff maintain licenses, certifications, competencies, and training
• Coach nursing team members and address performance concerns
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team and leadership meetings
• Promote a professional, trauma-informed, recovery-focused nursing culture

Skills

RN leadership

Staff coaching

Medication administration

Regulatory compliance

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

BSN or higher

Tools

MAR accuracy

Documentation

Job description

Director of Nursing

Indiana Treatment Centers

Mishawaka, Indiana

Full-Time | Leadership Role

Join a Team That’s Changing Lives Through Clinical Excellence

Indiana Treatment Centers provides compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals living with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our team is committed to creating a safe, supportive treatment environment where people can stabilize, heal, and build a foundation for long-term recovery.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations at our Mishawaka treatment center.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a strong nurse leader who knows how to build an accountable team, maintain high clinical standards, and create an environment where both patients and staff feel supported. The DON will oversee nursing operations, medication management, staffing, patient safety, and regulatory readiness while partnering closely with facility and medical leadership.

Why Join Indiana Treatment Centers

Lead With Purpose

Use your nursing leadership experience to directly impact individuals navigating substance use disorder treatment and recovery.

Build a Strong Nursing Team

Recruit, develop, coach, and lead RNs and LPNs while creating a culture centered on teamwork, accountability, and excellent patient care.

Collaborative Environment

Work alongside medical providers, clinical leaders, admissions, behavioral health staff, and operations as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Opportunity to Make an Impact

Take ownership of nursing workflows, medication systems, staffing, quality initiatives, and clinical standards.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth within a growing behavioral health organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee nursing operations across all shifts.
• Recruit, onboard, supervise, schedule, and develop RNs and LPNs.
• Maintain appropriate nursing coverage based on patient census and clinical needs.
• Ensure safe, high-quality nursing care throughout the patient treatment experience.
• Oversee nursing assessments, withdrawal monitoring, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
• Maintain medication management systems, including MAR accuracy, medication reconciliation, storage, controlled substance accountability, and routine audits.
• Partner with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacy partners, and facility leadership regarding patient care.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and ensure appropriate clinical intervention and escalation.
• Provide direct patient care when necessary to support the nursing team and facility operations.
• Lead nursing participation in incident reviews, infection prevention, emergency response, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain ongoing readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys, including Joint Commission requirements.
• Ensure nursing staff maintain required licenses, certifications, competencies, and training.
• Coach nursing team members, address performance concerns, and reinforce clear standards of accountability.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team and leadership meetings.
• Promote a professional, trauma-informed, recovery-focused nursing culture.

Who You Are

You are a confident, approachable nursing leader who can balance clinical excellence with strong operations.

You are comfortable being visible on the floor, coaching staff in real time, addressing difficult issues, and stepping into patient care when the team needs you. You understand that great nursing leadership in behavioral health requires strong clinical judgment, excellent medication controls, consistent documentation, accountability, and compassion.

Most importantly, you believe people can recover and want your leadership to be part of that transformation.

What We’re Looking For

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana required.
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatric care, detox, residential treatment, or addiction medicine strongly preferred.
• Previous Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, or similar leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medication administration, controlled substance management, infection prevention, nursing documentation, and patient safety.
• Experience supervising and developing nursing staff.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission accreditation and regulatory compliance strongly preferred.
• BSN or higher preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain required certification upon hire.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site leadership position in Mishawaka, Indiana.

The Director of Nursing will primarily work weekday leadership hours but must have flexibility based on patient care, staffing, and facility needs. Availability for clinical or nursing escalation outside of traditional business hours may be required.

About Indiana Treatment Centers

At Indiana Treatment Centers, we are redefining what recovery can look like. Through evidence-based treatment, compassionate care, medical services, residential programming, and recovery support, we help individuals move beyond simply managing substance use disorder and begin building healthier, more meaningful lives.

If you are a nurse leader who wants to develop a great team, strengthen clinical care, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana Treatment Centers and Ascension Recovery Services are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.