Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health & SUD

Summit BHC; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit BHC is seeking a Director of Nursing for St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard, Iowa. This onsite role leads nursing operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives quality care across the facility.

The role requires an RN license, a nursing leadership background, and a master’s degree is preferred. You will manage staffing, budgets, and collaboration with executives to implement strategic initiatives and safety programs.

Qualifications

• RN license in state (or compact)
• Master's degree preferred for advanced practice
• 3+ years of nursing leadership or management experience

Responsibilities

• Sets the vision for nursing practice and safe, patient-centered care.
• Manages daily nursing operations and staffing to meet census needs.
• Collaborates with leaders across departments and corporate for alignment.
• Ensures nursing policies comply with standards and regulations.
• Oversees medication management and pharmacy processes with vendors.
• Directs training, performance management and scheduling of staff.
• Leads incident reviews, risk management and infection control programs.
• Partners with CEO on budget development and strategic planning.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Master's degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing preferred

Job description

Summit BHC is seeking a Director of Nursing for St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard, Iowa. This onsite role leads nursing operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives quality care across the facility.

The role requires an RN license, a nursing leadership background, and a master’s degree is preferred. You will manage staffing, budgets, and collaboration with executives to implement strategic initiatives and safety programs.