Nursing Director - Behavioral Health Leader

Auroraarizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, Arizona, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead Nursing and Patient Care Services on-site. The DON will guide clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and resource management in a leadership role.

The position requires a BSN (MSN preferred), 4+ years in acute psychiatric care, and 2+ years of nursing management experience, with an Arizona RN license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing management experience.
• Current Arizona RN license and CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
• Lead and develop nursing leaders and clinical staff.
• Ensure appropriate staffing based on patient acuity and census.
• Promote high standards of nursing practice and patient-centered care.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures; collaborate with medical staff.
• Participate in regulatory and accreditation activities as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Development

Clinical Oversight

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, Arizona, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead Nursing and Patient Care Services on-site. The DON will guide clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and resource management in a leadership role.

The position requires a BSN (MSN preferred), 4+ years in acute psychiatric care, and 2+ years of nursing management experience, with an Arizona RN license and CPR certification.