What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director - Nursing Services position at Ridgeview Institute Smyrna?
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM DIRECTOR - NURSING SERVICES!
100% company-paid health insurance (up to family coverage) OR opt-out for additional compensation!
Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?
The Program Director - Nursing Services is responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership for the Addiction Services Program while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer and interdisciplinary treatment team, the Program Director - Nursing Services oversees nursing practice, program performance, staff development, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and patient safety efforts.
- Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and clinical excellence.
- Oversee the delivery of nursing care and ensure compliance with state, federal, Joint Commission, and organizational standards.
- Serve as a clinical resource to staff by assisting with patient assessments, care planning, and complex clinical situations.
- Monitor and evaluate program quality, patient outcomes, and performance improvement initiatives, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Investigate patient care concerns, incidents, complaints, and safety events, and communicate findings and recommendations appropriately.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and maintain effective treatment programming and individualized patient care plans.
- Direct recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development activities for nursing staff.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patient acuity, safety considerations, and operational needs.
- Maintain program schedules, staff competencies, regulatory readiness, and required documentation.
- Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a psychiatric or behavioral healthcare setting required.
- Licensure: Current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Additional Requirements: Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations. CPR certification required. CPI certification is required within 90 days of employment and prior to participation in restraint procedures.
- Skills and Qualifications:
- Leadership and staff development
- Behavioral health nursing expertise
- Quality improvement and performance management
- Regulatory and accreditation compliance
- Patient safety and risk management
- Clinical assessment and critical thinking
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Organization and time management
- Collaboration and team building
Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:
- 401(k) matching
- 100% company-paid health insurance (up to family coverage)
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
What sets us apart:
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt role, with an expected compensation range of $70,000 to $90,000 annually. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Program Director - Nursing Services!
Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service
Welcome to Ridgeview Institute Smyrna (RIS), a premier healthcare provider in Smyrna, GA, setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. Located in Smyrna, GA, RIS offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
At RIS, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.
Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.
To learn more about RIS, visit us at: https://www.ridgeviewinstitute.com
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.
Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service
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At Ridgeview Institute Smyrna, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000