Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health I Sign On Bonus Included!

Company Overview:

At Aspen BHC, we proudly pursue our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality treatment to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. We are committed to offering accessible, affordable, and comprehensive care to underserved communities, ensuring that every person receives top-notch support on their path to healing and long-term recovery. Through evidence-based practices, personalized care, and a dedicated team of professionals, we empower individuals to reclaim their lives and build brighter futures.

Founded in 2024, Aspen BHC launched its first facility in Ladoga, Indiana. Our organization is led by experienced healthcare professionals who possess a deep understanding of behavioral health needs. As we continue to build skilled teams across the country aligned with our vision, our ambitious expansion plan for 2025 includes the launch of additional facilities in Massachusetts, Virginia, Indiana, Colorado, and Minnesota. We are confident that our approach will make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview:

Warsaw Recovery Center, an Aspen BHC facility, is obtaining its state license to operate as a substance use disorder (SUD) inpatient facility. We are on the path to opening our doors to the community in early 2025, committed to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery and healing.

The Director of Nursing assumes a pivotal role in the medical department and clinical aspect of our System of Care. Operating under the guidance of the Executive Director, the Director of Nursing is entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the safety and well-being of patients throughout their course of treatment. This encompasses the supervision of all nursing-related services for each patient, continual monitoring and assessment of patient care provision, as well as endeavors to conserve and enrich the quality and efficacy of patient evaluation and treatment care within the facility. Moreover, the Director of Nursing is accountable for upholding nursing standards.

• Stabilize the patients according to facility and provider protocol.
• Responsible for rendering all nursing assessments, evaluations, and consents based on the individuals and level of care where you are stationed.
• Ensures that all daily documentation and update needs are completed by the end of the shift.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of the facility's nursing department in coordination with the Medical Director and Executive Director.
• Supervise all nursing staff to ensure that all medical documentation and medical care requirements are met pursuant to regulatory standards and practice and comply with all licensing and credentialing regulations and standards.
• Regularly inspect open and closed medical charts to ensure compliance with QI and QA policies and procedures and all other regulatory, funding, clinical, and medical standards.
• Supervise, monitor, and document staff delivery of all nursing services.
• Review and ensure all medication logs are completed correctly and timely.
• Completed monthly checks on all medical supplies, medications, and equipment to ensure everything is in good working order, not expired, and properly labeled.
• Ensure all required detox services and protocols are met and delivered promptly and pursuant to regulatory standards and requirements (if applicable).
• Obtain and manage all medical vendor contracts.
• Meet with multi-disciplinary leaders daily to report facility/staff/or patient concerns or problems.
• Uphold all licensure and credentialing policies and procedures, especially regarding the nursing aspect of treatment.
• Work with the pharmacy or vendor regarding medication oversight and destruction.
• Responsible for recommending and ensuring regulatory staffing patterns & managing the annual budget.
• Ensure that all levels of staff cover shifts and that staff are actively involved in the nursing treatment, admission, and census process and aware of all elements of its implementation.
• Implement and monitor medical/nursing Utilization Review functions and requirements for the entire medical/nursing department in compliance with established company policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures as needed to address patient and/or staff issues and needs.
• Ensure all nursing staff comply with HR and personnel policies and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to supervisory-level personnel as needed to help maximize managerial performance and ability.
• Responsible and accountable for managing direct reports.
• Preparation and presentation of performance evaluations, including competencies evaluations.
• Makes appropriate compensation recommendations, if applicable
• Provides appropriate department training and holds staff accountable for attending required training.
• Recruits and holds interviews for vacant positions and appropriately selects candidates to fill open positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Substance Use or Mental Health Disorder treatment: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Warsaw, VA 22572: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000