What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Nursing position at Community Alliance?
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee all nursing operations for our Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU) and 23-Hour Crisis Program. The Director of Nursing will play a critical leadership role in ensuring high-quality, compliant, and responsive nursing care in fast-paced crisis service environments. This position requires strong clinical leadership, staffing oversight, and operational management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee all nursing operations for our Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU) and 23-Hour Crisis Program. The Director of Nursing will play a critical leadership role in ensuring high-quality, compliant, and responsive nursing care in fast-paced crisis service environments. This position requires strong clinical leadership, staffing oversight, and operational management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and supervise all nursing staff within the RCSU and 23-Hour Crisis Program, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and organizational policies
- Develop, manage, and maintain nursing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage for crisis services
- Handle daily staffing needs, including call-outs, coverage adjustments, and crisis-related staffing challenges
- Resolve staff, client, and operational issues in a timely, professional, and trauma-informed manner
- Review, sign off on, and ensure accuracy and compliance of all Medication Administration Records (MARs)
- Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of nursing staff
- Develop, implement, and enforce nursing policies and procedures specific to crisis and residential settings
- Oversee day-to-day nursing operations to ensure quality of care, safety, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with executive leadership on budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation for nursing services
- Support audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives related to RCSU and crisis services
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or higher in good standing
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience; leadership experience in behavioral health, crisis services, or residential programs strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of nursing operations, crisis response, and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage staffing in high-acuity environments, and resolve conflicts
- Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
- Experience with policy development, staffing oversight, and budgeting preferred