About this opportunity
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville lists this Director of Nursing opportunity in greenville, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Nursing (DON)
Freedom Behavioral Hospital – Greenville, MS
Full-Time | Exempt | Leadership Role
About the Role
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for all nursing services across our psychiatric and inpatient programs. This role is critical to maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and staff development.
The Director of Nursing is a key member of the hospital leadership team and works collaboratively with executive leadership, medical staff, Quality, and Human Resources to ensure excellence in patient care and survey readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development for all nursing staff
Ensure nursing services comply with CMS, Joint Commission, state, and federal regulations
Maintain safe staffing levels and oversee nursing schedules and payroll compliance
Participate in QAPI, performance improvement initiatives, audits, and corrective action plans
Ensure survey readiness and regulatory compliance at all times
Collaborate with Human Resources on hiring, discipline, evaluations, and terminations
Oversee nursing care delivery for inpatient psychiatric and IOP programs
Serve as nursing administrator on-call as assigned
Monitor quality metrics, chart audits, and nursing performance indicators
Support a culture of safety, accountability, and patient-centered care
Qualifications
Education
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required)
MSN preferred or equivalent clinical leadership oversight
Licensure
Active RN license in the State of Mississippi (or eligible)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of nursing leadership or management experience
Psychiatric or behavioral health experience strongly preferred
Knowledge & Skills
Strong knowledge of nursing standards, patient safety, and regulatory requirements
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to lead in high-acuity behavioral health environments
Proficient in documentation, audits, and quality improvement processes
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and sick leave
401(k) with employer match
Leadership development and growth opportunities
Mission-driven, patient-focused work environment
Why Join Freedom Behavioral?
At Freedom Behavioral Hospital, we are committed to providing compassionate, ethical, and high‑quality care to our patients while supporting and developing our staff. If you are a strong nursing leader who values safety, compliance, and excellence in care, we invite you to apply.
Apply today and help lead our nursing team toward excellence in behavioral healthcare.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Freedom Behavioral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and training.
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Worksite address
greenville, MS, 38755, US
Who can apply
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