Nursing Director, Behavioral Health & Quality

Oaks Integrated Care Inc.

Mount Holly Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Flexible spending plans

Time benefits

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care Inc. is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services within our behavioral health division in New Jersey.

You will report to the Chief of Quality and partner with Quality and Operations to drive performance improvements and evidence-based clinical practices. The role requires strategic leadership of RNs, LPNs, and nursing staff, with a focus on safety, compliance, staff development, and patient care excellence across units.

Qualifications

BSN required; Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
Active RN license in New Jersey.
Behavioral Health Nursing certification preferred.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Certification in healthcare leadership or quality improvement (i.e., CPHQ, NE-BC) preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of nursing experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within a behavioral health or psychiatric nursing setting.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to the nursing staff within the behavioral health division.
Directly manage and mentor the nursing leadership team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with standards of care.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect, ensuring staff engagement and retention.
Quality Assurance: Monitor and uphold internal quality standards to ensure products/services meet specifications and regulatory guidelines.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for quality improvements and monitor outcomes.
Data Analysis: Analyze quality data and generate reports for management.
Audit & Compliance: Lead internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
Training & Development: Develop and facilitate training programs on quality standards.