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Job description
Healthcare Recruiters seeks a DON (Director of Nursing) for their client’s Inpatient drug and alcohol/substance use disorder treatment facility in Lexington, NY. This is a full-time onsite position.
This organization is committed to providing treatment that is trauma-informed, culturally humble, and respectful of every individual's dignity.
Position Summary:
The Director of Nursing (DON) provides leadership and oversight of nursing services in a substance use disorder treatment and detoxification setting. The DON is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, compliant, and coordinated nursing care while supervising nursing staff and supporting a therapeutic environment for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and annually review nursing policies, procedures, objectives, and quality improvement programs.
Coordinate nursing services with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure continuity of client care.
Assist with nursing department planning, budgeting, staffing, job descriptions, and assignments.
Supervise, train, orient, and support nursing staff and participate in ongoing staff education.
Monitor accurate and timely client documentation, medication administration, and medication self-administration records.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement activities.
Assess clients undergoing detoxification and respond appropriately to medical and behavioral emergencies.
Screen clients for intoxication, withdrawal, substance toxicity, and risk of harm to self or others.
Provide education regarding substance use, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Required Qualifications:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in NY, in good standing.
Minimum 1 year of nursing supervision or nursing administration experience , or equivalent experience.
Previous experience in a substance use disorder treatment, detoxification, or behavioral/mental health setting .
Previous experience managing or supervising nursing services in a licensed substance use treatment facility.
For detoxification settings, 1 year of supervisory experience or 3 years of experience in an opioid treatment or detoxification facility .
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated computer proficiency.
Ability to effectively supervise nursing staff and manage nursing operations.
Ability to assess and respond to the medical and behavioral needs of clients undergoing detoxification.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, withdrawal management, medication-assisted treatment, and toxicology testing.
Strong understanding of ethical standards, client confidentiality, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Employer-sponsored health insurance through Cigna
Dental and vision insurance
Accident, short-term disability, critical illness, cancer, and life insurance
Paid sick and vacation time
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Staff development and continuing education
Supportive, collaborative work environment
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