JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Position: Director of Nursing
Location: Mishawaka, Indiana
ABOUT US:
Indiana Treatment Centers in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services is dedicated to assisting individuals on their path to recovery from substance use disorders and related mental health challenges.
Are you a compassionate and driven nursing professional eager to make an impact in the field of substance use disorder treatment? We are looking for a Director of Nursing who will serve as a key leader within our treatment team, providing vital nursing leadership and supervision to help guide individuals on their recovery journey. If you're ready to lead with heart and purpose, we want you on our team!
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:
- Leadership Role: As the Director of Nursing, you’ll provide essential leadership and support for our nursing staff while overseeing day-to-day operations of specified programs.
- Team-Centered Environment: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team dedicated to offering hope and healing.
- Growth and Innovation: We foster an environment that encourages fresh ideas, creative solutions, and continuous learning.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, health and welfare benefits, and opportunities for performance-based incentives.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Nursing Leadership: Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership for the nursing staff, ensuring appropriate coverage for all shifts and offering direct coverage when needed.
- Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patient needs, including identifying high-risk indicators, and document histories and assessments to support individualized treatment.
- Treatment Collaboration: Act as a core member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, participating in treatment planning sessions and facilitating care coordination.
- Medication Management: Oversee the generation and reconciliation of monthly medication administration records (MARs), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Direct Patient Care: Provide nursing assessments, intervention services, and discharge planning, collaborating with the treatment team for holistic care.
- Compliance & Quality: Ensure compliance with all state and federal licensing requirements, assist in quality reviews, and maintain regulatory standards for the program.
- Supervision & Competency: Directly supervise unit nursing staff, assessing their clinical competency, and assist in professional development through training and annual performance evaluations.
WHO YOU ARE:
You are a dedicated nursing leader with a passion for substance use disorder treatment, skilled in both team collaboration and independent work.
Requirements:
- Education: RN Licensure required; BSN or greater degree preferred.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in mental health/SUD program, ideally within acute or residential psychiatric care. Leadership experience required
- HR Administrative Experience: Experience in HR administration and staff scheduling.
- Infection Control Knowledge: Understanding of infection control practices.
- Certification: Must have or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
