Director of Nursing - Intensive Services

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Work-life balance

Behavioral health assistance

Regular supervision

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Director of Nursing - Intensive Services to lead and oversee the delivery of dedicated residential nursing care for youth and adults.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, staff development, policy oversight, and collaboration with partners while ensuring compassionate, compliant care across intensive services.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing is required; BSN recommended.
• Six years of experience, three in management.
• Preferred experience in psychiatric mental health.
• Experience in policy development and staff education.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning, organizing, and directing intensive residential nursing services.
• Mentor nursing staff and supervise scheduling for nurses and medical assistants.
• Develop and monitor policies; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with partners including labs and pharmacies.
• Hire, discipline, evaluate, and terminate staff with supervisory approval.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Policy development

Team coordination

Nursing administration

Education

Associates degree in nursing

BSN

MSN or health care administration master

Tools

Carelogic EMR

Dr. First

Job description

Position:Director of Nursing - Intensive Services

Location: 1411 Lincolnway West

Mishawaka, IN

Job Id:2481

# of Openings:1

Director of Nursing - Intensive Services

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are

Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

• Start earning PTO the day you start
• Work life balance
• Behavioral health assistance
• Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills

What You’ll Do

Primary Duties

• Provides leadership in planning, organizing, and directing the delivery of intensive residential nursing services.
• Opportunity to work with dedicated nursing staff focused on provide quality nursing care to youth
• Delegate and follow-through on assignments and projects.
• Engage tasks with high-energy and focus to provide excellent leadership and guidance.

Supervision/delegation

• Manager nursing services and nursing training & education
• Will supervise and manage scheduling for all nurses and medical assistants
• Work in Carelogic (EMR) and Dr. First
• Develop policies and procedures and monitor compliance
• Work with partners (Lab, pharmacy, community providers)
• This position can hire, discipline, evaluate and terminate subordinate staff with review and approval of superior.

Requirements

• Associates degree from a state accredited school of nursing required. BSN recommended. MSN or master's in health care administration (preferred).
• Six years experience, three in a management position, and preferably three in psychiatric mental health.