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Director of Nursing Services

HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont)
Springfield, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
The pay for this position is $135,000-$145,000 annually.

3 weeks (pro-rated) paid vacation to start & excellent health/dental/vision coverage!

9 paid holidays and 1 week of personal time

This position is open to internal applicants only.

HCRS is seeking a full time Director of Nursing to join our team. The Nursing Director provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nursing services across the agency’s mental health and substance use, crisis, residential, and developmental services programs. The Nursing Director ensures that nursing services are safe, accessible, person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and responsive to the complex behavioral and physical health needs of the individuals served. Master's degree in nursing preferred or Bachelor's degree with 3 years of leadership experience.

To Be Considered, You Will Have

  • Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program or a Bachelor’s Degree with three years of leadership experience in a Director or similar role.
  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the states of Vermont and New Hampshire.
  • At least three years of nursing leadership, management, or supervisory experience.
  • Experience working in mental health, developmental services, residential services, substance use treatment, or a related human services setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of medication management, nursing delegation, clinical risk management, and quality improvement.
  • Experience developing clinical policies, protocols, training programs, and competency standards.
  • Experience supervising, coaching, and developing nursing staff.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records, clinical documentation systems, and standard business technology.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel between service locations.

Why Join HCRS

Join a mission-driven organization where your work will directly support the workforce that serves individuals, families, and communities throughout southeastern Vermont. Recognized as one of Vermont’s Best Places to Work for six consecutive years, HCRS offers a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, a 5% retirement match, flexible work options, professional development, wellness programs, and unique benefits designed to support employees both at work and at home. Located in beautiful Vermont and just a short drive from Keene, Lebanon, and Hanover, New Hampshire, you can have it all - the shopping, the amenities, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.

Salary : $135,000 - $145,000

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