What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Pyramid Healthcare?
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Director of Nursing – Brand New SUD Treatment Program
Location: Agawam, MA
Salary: $85,000–$100,000 annually (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (on-call as needed)
Be part of something new. Build something meaningful.
Pyramid Healthcare is excited to announce an outstanding opportunity to join our newest program in Agawam, MA, a state-of-the-art facility specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment for adults. As we prepare to open our doors, we’re seeking a visionary Director of Nursing to lead, develop, and shape our nursing operations from the ground up.
If you’re a strategic, compassionate, and motivated nursing leader who thrives in a dynamic, startup-like environment, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on a growing program and the lives of those we serve.
Position Summary
The Director of Nursing provides overall leadership for the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant care. You will oversee all nursing staff, establish clinical practices, lead policy development, and collaborate with the executive and medical leadership teams to drive operational excellence across the program.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing provides direct supervision to all nursing staff, including managers and clinical personnel, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, scope of practice, and regulatory expectations. This role also supports leadership development within the nursing team and fosters a high-performing, collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Education, Licensure, & Experience:
This role requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting. The work environment is primarily indoors, with moderate noise levels. Local travel may be required. Exposure to healthcare environments may include contact with infectious agents or emotionally charged situations.
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Director of Nursing – Brand New SUD Treatment Program
Location: Agawam, MA
Salary: $85,000–$100,000 annually (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (on-call as needed)
Be part of something new. Build something meaningful.
Pyramid Healthcare is excited to announce an outstanding opportunity to join our newest program in Agawam, MA, a state-of-the-art facility specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment for adults. As we prepare to open our doors, we’re seeking a visionary Director of Nursing to lead, develop, and shape our nursing operations from the ground up.
If you’re a strategic, compassionate, and motivated nursing leader who thrives in a dynamic, startup-like environment, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on a growing program and the lives of those we serve.
Position Summary
The Director of Nursing provides overall leadership for the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant care. You will oversee all nursing staff, establish clinical practices, lead policy development, and collaborate with the executive and medical leadership teams to drive operational excellence across the program.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols to meet regulatory and agency standards.
- Lead, mentor, and support the nursing team, including Nurse Managers, RNs, LPNs, and PRN staff.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to plan and manage nursing budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Ensure all admissions, assessments, and ongoing care documentation comply with agency and regulatory standards.
- Oversee completion of vitals, COWS/CIWA assessments, EMRs, MARs, and DEA/narcotic logs.
- Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation and patient care to maintain quality and compliance.
- Represent the nursing department in survey preparation and interactions with state and accrediting agencies.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.
- Respond to and resolve complex client and staff concerns in a professional manner.
- Drive initiatives for staff development, ongoing training, and professional growth within the nursing team.
The Director of Nursing provides direct supervision to all nursing staff, including managers and clinical personnel, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, scope of practice, and regulatory expectations. This role also supports leadership development within the nursing team and fosters a high-performing, collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Education, Licensure, & Experience:
- Current, unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts.
- Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment.
- Previous experience managing multi-level nursing teams strongly preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulatory standards in behavioral healthcare.
- Ability to lead through change and support team growth in a new program environment.
This role requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting. The work environment is primarily indoors, with moderate noise levels. Local travel may be required. Exposure to healthcare environments may include contact with infectious agents or emotionally charged situations.
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000
