Senior Nursing Director - Adolescent Behavioral Health

Goodwin Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

H/D/V packages

401K

Great Family Feel environment

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing for a Winston-Salem residential treatment program serving adolescents. You will lead all nursing operations, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care and partner with clinical and executive leadership to drive positive youth outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, has 5+ years of nursing leadership, and brings experience in behavioral health or residential care, licensing standards, and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 5+ years of nursing leadership experience, including management or director-level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of medication management, healthcare compliance, and nursing operations.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain nursing teams while maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead all nursing operations and ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the nursing department.
• Partner with clinical and executive leadership to support positive outcomes for youth and families.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Crisis management

Communication

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing for a Winston-Salem residential treatment program serving adolescents. You will lead all nursing operations, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care and partner with clinical and executive leadership to drive positive youth outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, has 5+ years of nursing leadership, and brings experience in behavioral health or residential care, licensing standards, and quality improvement