Geriatric Psych DON: Lead Nursing & Quality Care

Freedom Behavioral; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Plainview, Texas seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (DON). The DON will uphold care standards, oversee nursing staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess strong teamwork, clinical judgment, and a current RN license in Texas.

The ideal candidate has psychiatric management experience and either an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, with a preference for MSN oversight. This role is essential for fostering quality patient care in a geriatric psychiatric facility.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in good standing with the State of Texas.
• Previous psychiatric management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the unit is staffed safely and according to protocol.
• Provide oversight and direction to all direct-care nursing staff.
• Participate in the QAPI process, monitoring nursing data.
• Coordinate nursing care to patients within scope of practice.
• Collaborate on facility projects and program development.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Medical staff communication

Nursing administration

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

MSN oversight preferred

Job description

Freedom Behavioral in Plainview, Texas seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (DON). The DON will uphold care standards, oversee nursing staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess strong teamwork, clinical judgment, and a current RN license in Texas.

The ideal candidate has psychiatric management experience and either an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, with a preference for MSN oversight. This role is essential for fostering quality patient care in a geriatric psychiatric facility.