RN DON Designee — Lead Clinical Team in Behavioral Health

Boca Recovery Center; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

CE & Professional Development

Job summary

Boca Recovery Center is seeking a DON Designee (RN) to step in as the DON when needed and oversee medical services within a behavioral healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will lead a dynamic clinical team, ensure high standards of care, and maintain regulatory compliance across state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervision of nursing staff, infection control, accurate clinical documentation, and collaboration with the Medical Director and Clinical Director to support

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a Director of Nursing or nursing leadership role.
• Residential detox experience required.
• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria, The Joint Commission, DEA, and SAMHSA OTP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all medical care for clients in accordance with best practices and agency standards.
• Supervise nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CMAs, CNAs), providing leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Serve as the Infection Control Designee, responsible for tracking infections, reporting incidents, and staff training.
• Ensure timely, thorough, and accurate clinical documentation per state, federal, and insurance guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Clinical Director to support integrated care.
• Lead weekly and as-needed meetings with medical and clinical staff to review patient care and team updates.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance, and compliance initiatives to meet Joint Commission and other accrediting body standards.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to nursing care, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
• Engage with patients, family members, and interdisciplinary teams to promote transparency and quality care.
• Maintain effective relationships with external providers and ancillary services such as pharmacy and dietary support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EMR proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Education

RN degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Boca Recovery Center is seeking a DON Designee (RN) to step in as the DON when needed and oversee medical services within a behavioral healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will lead a dynamic clinical team, ensure high standards of care, and maintain regulatory compliance across state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervision of nursing staff, infection control, accurate clinical documentation, and collaboration with the Medical Director and Clinical Director to support