Director of Nursing
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Franklin Township
Job Description Maryville Integrated Care is recognized as a leader in the field of substance use and co-occurring disorders. For more than seven decades, our holistic, evidence-based approaches have helped bring hope, health and healing to those suffering from opioid, alcohol and other addictive substances. Basic Function The Director of Nursing (DON) provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services at Maryville Integrated Care. As a member of the executive leadership team, the DON ensures safe, high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. The DON oversees clinical standards, compliance, staff development, and quality improvement, while fostering a collaborative culture across multidisciplinary teams to drive positive client outcomes. Essential Functions Leadership & Administration • Provide leadership and administrative oversight of all nursing services and staff., • Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements., • Participate in organizational planning, program development, and budget management for nursing services., • Oversee staffing, including recruitment, training, scheduling, evaluation, competency development, and succession planning., • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement within the nursing team. Clinical Oversight & Client Care • Ensure delivery of client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care., • Align nursing interventions with evidence-based practices for SUD and behavioral health populations., • Coordinate nursing services with medical, counseling, and support staff to ensure continuity of care., • Oversee medication management, including prescribing oversight, administration, storage, and documentation per physician orders and regulatory standards., • Monitor patient safety, infection control, and adherence to medical protocols., • Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other providers to evaluate client medical needs and adjust treatment as necessary. Compliance & Quality Assurance • Maintain compliance with all applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards (NJ Board of Nursing, NJ Department of Health/DMHAS, CARF)., • Lead quality improvement initiatives, internal audits, and data reporting to ensure safe, effective care delivery., • Ensure accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in accordance with agency standards., • Lead nursing preparation for regulatory and accreditation surveys, including survey readiness activities., • Maintain readiness for annual licensing reviews, inspections, and updates (eg Certificate of Need, leadership changes)., • Supervise documentation adherence-including self-administration protocols and clinical recordkeeping in accordance with state standards. Staff Development & Education • Provide orientation, mentoring, and ongoing education for nursing staff., • Assess training needs and ensure staff competency in addiction treatment, detox protocols, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), harm reduction, and co-occurring care., • Encourage professional growth and support continuing education opportunities. Client Advocacy & Community Relations • Advocate for client access to medical care, referrals, and recovery resources., • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments, external providers, and community partners., • Support client and family education regarding medications, treatment plans, and health management. Other Duties • Uphold the professional code of ethics prescribed by the NJ Board of Nursing and Maryville’s Code of Conduct. Education • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required., • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey, in good standing., • Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role or 3 years in an opioid treatment/detox facility., • Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related healthcare setting required., • Strong understanding of addiction, recovery, and co-occurring disorders., • Excellent leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills., • Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal abilities., • Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and levels of care., • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare compliance systems., • If in recovery, must demonstrate sustained recovery., • Primarily office and clinical environment., • Frequent use of computer, phone, and medical equipment., • Occasional lifting/carrying of up to 20 pounds., • Ability to move within the facility and between clinical areas as needed. Environments Demands and Exposures to Hazards: (OSHA Level - II) • Normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, tissues, but employment may require some unplanned, Category I activities., • Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work (up to 100%)., • Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair (up to 90%)., • Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening (up to 70%)., • Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing (up to 70%)., • Frequent typing, use of computer (up to 60%)., • Occasional walking around building (up to 20%)., • Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling (up to 20%)., • Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds (up to 10%). American With Disabilities Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the job specific tasks and responsibilities either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.