What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Discovery MSO?
We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to join our team at our Inpatient Program in Ennis!
Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing all nursing and medical assistant staff at the facility level. This leadership role ensures safe and effective delivery of medical services within a behavioral health setting, including medication management, vitals monitoring, infection control, and crisis response. The Director of Nursing collaborates closely with the Executive Director, Clinical Director, and Medical Director to maintain compliance, training, and quality care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise nurses (LVNs/RNs), medical assistants, and client care coordinators.
- Oversee medication administration, detox protocols, health assessments, and urgent medical needs.
- Maintain medication inventory and secure storage per regulatory standards.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission/state licensing standards.
- Coordinate with pharmacy providers and external medical services as needed.
- Provide or assign nursing staff for daily vitals, observations, and follow-up care.
- Lead infection control planning and health/safety procedures.
- Respond to medical crises and escalate to Medical Director or EMS appropriately.
- Participate in treatment team meetings to support integrated care.
- Train, schedule, and evaluate nursing and support staff; assist with hiring and onboarding.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Qualifications:
- Active, RN license in the state of Texas required.
- 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health, detox, or residential care.
- Prior supervisory or nurse leadership experience required.
- Knowledge of detox protocols, psychotropic medications, and infection control.
- Experience with EMR documentation and nursing assessments.
- Current CPR/BLS certification; knowledge of first aid/emergency protocols.
Competencies:
- Clinical leadership and team management
- Medication administration and documentation accuracy
- Crisis de-escalation and urgent care triage
- Regulatory compliance and health safety enforcement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Facility-based setting involving client interaction, physical assessments, and movement throughout the building.
- Requires ability to stand, lift, and respond quickly to emergencies.
- On-call availability or flexible scheduling may be required, including evenings/weekends.
About the company: Discovery MSO is a provider of behavioral health services for adolescents and adults. We are dedicated to serving those in need by clearing pathways to gain access to life-changing addiction recovery services. At Discovery MSO we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our clients. All our facilities are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and collectively offer the full continuum of care for our clients. We are opening facilities nationwide and searching for positive, hardworking individuals to join our growing company, and who want to make a difference in people’s lives. We are a passionate, results-driven behavioral health group with a program that specializes in behavioral health services for adolescents and adults. We provide accessible, reliable and effective behavioral health treatment options nationwide for any moment, in anyone’s recovery journey. We positively transform the lives of our clients and their families by helping them create safer, healthier and better lives for themselves, their families and their communities. Our values of kindness, innovation, agility and drive are vital to our success, and the success of our clients.
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Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a minimum 3 years of experience do you have within a SUD environment, as required for this role?
- Please confirm your email address.
License/Certification:
- Texas RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000