Director of Nursing

Aster Springs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development pathways

Continuing Education & Certification

401K with company match

Health plan options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aster Springs Nashville seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the medical/nursing team in our residential eating disorder program. You will supervise nursing staff, establish policies, and ensure high‑quality care in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Responsibilities include daily vital signs, medication management, coordinating with the NP, and ensuring smooth admissions and discharges. TN RN license, CPR/First Aid/AED, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more Nursing/Clinical Experience in Eating Disorder Field preferred.
• Current Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current CPR/1st Aid/AED certification.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee/perform daily vital signs and glucose monitoring of clients.
• Oversee/perform all medication distribution and ensure proper pharmacy delivery.
• Coordinate with Nurse Practitioner and Milieu Supervisor; communicate with medical vendors and insurance as needed.
• Oversee admission/discharge nursing duties and on‑call coverage.
• Maintain infection control, vaccine administration, and medical documentation.

Skills

Nursing experience

Eating disorder clinical experience

CPR / First Aid / AED

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in TN

Valid Driver's License

Education

RN license (Tennessee)

Job description

Who We AreFounded as part of the Odyssey Eating Disorder Network. Aster Springs is unique in our ability to work with our clinicians, leaders, and experts nationally to ensure the care provided at Aster Springs is evidence-based and industry leading within our state-of-the-art facility. Our Aster Springs Nashville location provides residential eating disorder treatment in a safe and serene environment to heal. Located just minutes away from downtown Music City, our multidisciplinary treatment team provides tailored treatment plans designed to meet the unique needs of each client.What We OfferCollaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellenceMultiple Career Development PathwaysCompany Supported Continuing Education & CertificationMultiple Health Plan Design Options AvailableFlexible Dental & Vision Plan Options100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)100% Company Paid Life & ADD401K with Company MatchCompany-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings AccountsGenerous Team Member Referral ProgramParental LeaveHow You Will Make a DifferenceThe Director of Nursing has general oversight of all nursing staff. They are the direct supervisor of the Milieu Supervisor, and Nursing Staff. The Director of Nursing is responsible for medical/nursing policy and procedures, medical/nursing training, and associated requirements from accrediting bodies.Essential ResponsibilitiesOversee/perform Daily vital signs/glucose monitoring of clientsOversees medical issues daily and report issues to Nurse Practitioner as neededOversees/perform all medication distributionKeep medication lists updatedOrder medication/ensure proper delivery from pharmacyWork with insurance companies on patient medications/complete insurance forms/calls as neededOversee/perform blood draws/follow up on lab valuesOversee/handle medication orders from MD/NP follow up on all orders dailyOversee/place medical supply orders (keep stocked and responsible for pick up)Oversee/schedule all client needed appointments/tests (communicate with Milieu Supervisor)Main communicator between Milieu Supervisor, NP, Nurses and clientsOccasional reviews with insurance companiesOversee/perform admission/discharge nursing dutiesEnsure effective communication between medical/nursing staff and medical vendorsOversee/administer any pertinent medical proceduresResponsible for being on-call as scheduledResponsible to oversee accurate accounting of medication charting/procedures/training for all nursing staffWork closely with RD on client weight restoration needs/issuesResponsible for monitoring all labs/EKGs/other tests and communicating results with Nurse PractitionerOversee all pharmacy paperwork/forms-includes controlled substancesOversee administration of yearly vaccinesOversee infection control program and quarantine program for staff/clientsOversee/maintain biohazard accounts/proceduresWhat We're Seeking5 years or more Nursing/Clinical Experience in Eating Disorder Field PreferredCurrent Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Current CPR/1st Aid/ AED certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association)Valid Driver's LicenseAster Springs provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Aster Springs reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”ISJP123