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Job description
Director of Inpatient Services (RN) - Full-Time | Lead with Purpose
Russellville, United States | Posted on 08/20/2026
The Staff Pad has partnered with a respectedhealthcare organization in Russellville, AL to hire an experienced Director ofInpatient Services to oversee comprehensive inpatient behavioral healthcare.
This key leadership role manages daily patient careoperations, staff performance, budget oversight, and professional development.The Director will ensure age-appropriate care, uphold unit policies andprocedures, foster collaboration across departments, and address complexclinical and administrative challenges.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrate expertise andproficiency within the assigned nursing specialty
Serve as a clinical role model,initiate interventions, and direct patient care activities
Evaluate staff performanceobjectively and provide counseling and recommendations as needed
Develop specialty-specific policiesand procedures and integrate Standards of Care into unit operations
Provide formal and informalleadership and direction to staff
Foster staff growth and developmenttoward increased responsibility
Communicate and supportAdministration and Corporate Leadership philosophies
Apply systematic problem-solving tomake timely, sound decisions
Develop and implement new conceptsand practices to improve nursing care and employee satisfaction
Recruit, select, orient, staff,retain, and support the development of personnel within assigneddepartments
Use performance appraisals, counseling, anddisciplinary actions to motivate and improve staff performance
Effectively retain nursing personnel, with exit interviewsindicating a strong effort to manage departments for staff retention anddevelopment
Build effective relationshipsacross nursing and ancillary departments
Demonstrate effective leadership instressful and challenging situations
Maintain overall unit staffingcoverage during all operational hours
What We Are Looking For
Education & Experience
CurrentAlabama RN License; BSN Preferred, or an RN with a Bachelor’s inHealth/Business Management
4–6 years of recenthospital experience
Previous management experienceleading inpatient clinical teams preferred
Behavioral or mental healthleadership experience preferred
Experience caring for children,adolescents, adults, and individuals with developmental orneurodevelopmental disorders, including autism
Experience in crisis intervention,crisis management, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental healthconditions
Experience with diagnosticevaluations, CPT/ICD classifications, and special education considerationspreferred
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of medical terminologyand mental health diagnoses,
Proficiency in ICD coding, medicalrecords, and EHR/EMR systems
Knowledge of ABA, CBT,psychotherapeutic techniques, and behavior management strategies
Demonstrated leadership,interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate withfamilies, multidisciplinary teams, and community resources whilemaintaining HIPAA compliance
Proven commitment to clinicalexcellence, staff supervision, and professional development
What You Can Expect
Exceptional patient care starts with a team thatfeels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensationand benefits every step of the way
RetirementPlans
PTO,Leave of Absence
Maternity/DisabilityLeave
FlexibleSpending Account
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Worksite address
russellville, AR, 72802, US
Who can apply
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