Director of Nursing (DON) – Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville

Position Summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking a strong, dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and oversee all nursing services within our behavioral health facility.

The DON is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, staffing effectiveness, and overall nursing operations. This role provides leadership, direction, and clinical oversight to all nursing staff while supporting hospital-wide quality and performance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Provide oversight and direction to all nursing staff and services
• Ensure safe and appropriate staffing levels based on census and acuity
• Develop and manage nursing schedules and staffing plans
• Serve as administrative on-call leader as needed
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff to achieve high performance

Clinical Oversight

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care
• Assist staff with clinical decision-making and patient care issues
• Maintain compliance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures
• Participate in patient care when necessary

Quality & Compliance

• Lead and participate in QAPI (Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement) initiatives
• Monitor, track, and analyze nursing performance data
• Ensure survey readiness and compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies
• Conduct audits and implement corrective actions as needed

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with HR on hiring, discipline, and performance management
• Work with Intake and Business Development to support admissions
• Participate in leadership, medical staff, and interdisciplinary meetings
• Serve as a resource for policies, procedures, and nursing operations

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage departmental budget and control labor costs
• Monitor payroll and staffing grid compliance
• Ensure efficient use of resources and supplies

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• MSN or higher preferred

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of Mississippi or compact)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing leadership or management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of behavioral health experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Knowledge of psychiatric care and patient populations
• Understanding of regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Work Environment

• Behavioral health hospital setting
• Exposure to high-acuity psychiatric patients
• Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting
• Moderate to high activity level

Why Join Freedom Behavioral Health?

• Mission-driven organization focused on patient-centered care
• Leadership opportunity with real impact on patient outcomes
• Collaborative and supportive executive team
• Opportunity to build and lead high-performing nursing teams

Apply Today

If you are a passionate nursing leader ready to drive quality care and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply today and become part of the Freedom Behavioral Health team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Freedom Behavioral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.