Director of Nursing (DON) Hopewood Recovery Center

Geisinger; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to lead the nursing team at a new recovery center. This role involves overseeing nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and mentoring nursing staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for improving lives through compassionate care. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive corporate environment, this opportunity promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a team that values excellence and innovation in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Career Development & Growth

Health & Wellness Plans

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

World-Class Training

Unmatched Professional Growth

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• Two years of progressive leadership or management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to meet residents’ needs.
• Lead and develop the nursing staff within the facility.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Nursing

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Patient Care Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nursing License

Job description

Overview

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 258 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,400 beds in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,500 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is toLead Care With Lightand our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Director of Nursing (DON) - Hopewood Recovery Center

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a committed Director of Nursing (DON) to join our respected team at Hopewood Recovery Centerin South Boston, VA. Projected to open in October 2025,Hopewood Recovery Centerwill offer treatment for Substance Use Disorder to women needing treatment at the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 3.5 Residential Treatment Level of Care. Located near South Boston, Virginia, on our tranquil 200-acre campus, Hopewood Recovery Center will provide trauma focused treatment in a serene setting, well suited for recovery. We are now searching for team members committed to helping others improve their lives.

What would you do in this role?

The DON will be a key member of the team at Hopewood Recovery Center. The DON directs, plans, coordinates, monitors, and supervises nursing and the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services. We are looking for someone that provides a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude.

How will we support you in this role?

Although our hospitals operate independently, you'll never be alone. From the very start, you'll receive support from our Corporate team. You'll work closely with corporate recruiting to help attract the best talent for your facility, and you'll be paired with a Corporate Nurse Leader who will mentor and guide you in your role. For those interested in advancing their careers, we also offer a CEO In-Training program for those who aspire to lead a hospital in the future.

• Relocation Perk– Ready to make a move? We’ve got your back with relocation assistance!
• Sign-On Bonus -This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!
• Career Development & Growth– Unlock endless opportunities for personal and professional growth—your career path is yours to create!
• Health & Wellness– Take care of yourself and your loved ones with top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Ready– Secure your future with our 401(k) plan and company match—it’s never too early to start planning for tomorrow.
• Generous Paid Time Off– Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, mental health days, holidays, and extended sick leave.
• World-Class Training– We invest in YOU with an excellent training program that’ll set you up for success.
• Unmatched Professional Growth– Step into an industry-leading opportunity with growth potential like no other.

Responsibilities

• Sets the vision for nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel.
• Provide clinical leadership, strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff.
• Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrated sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
• Determine, assign, and assess performance objectives for nursing department.
• Organize, coordinate, develop and review policies, procedures and nursing protocols within the facility to meet all regulatory, compliance and quality care standards.
• Responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency of the nursing department.
• Lead and develop the nursing staff within the facility, providing performance goals, feedback and development opportunities.
• Set and carry out policies, goals and procedures for their function or department.
• Evaluate the quality of care, staff's work and the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the function or department.
• Develop and oversee function or departmental budget and reporting.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Provide direct care as needed. Direct and conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required.
• 6 + years’ experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• 3 years of registered nursing experience required.
• Two years of experience in behavioral health as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• One year experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) or relatable experience required.
• Prior DON or Nurse Manager experience preferred.
• Two years of progressive leadership or management experience required.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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