Job Title: Director of Nursing
Location: Naples, Florida
Company: David Lawrence Centers For Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-Time & Salaried/Non-Exempt
~ Monday-Friday, Target Standard Business Hours
Compensation: Starting at $100,000
~ Ultimate salary dependent on experience, language skills and impact potential
Hiring Incentives: Sign on Bonus, Immediate PTO Accrual, Full Benefits W/401k, Professional Development & Tuition Programs, EAP, etc.
Job Summary: The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the overall leadership, quality, and regulatory compliance of nursing services across DLC's system of care. This high impact/high responsibility role oversees nursing services in Acute Care - including our new Psychiatric Hospital - Adult/Child Crisis Units, and future Marchman Act/Addiction Receiving services.
The role oversees organization- wide nursing, pharmacy, medical, laboratory, and nutritional services. The DON also serves as the organizational Infection Prevention and Control Officer, provides oversight of the Employee Wellness Program, and leads the organizational Nurse Focus Group.
The DON works in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary treatment setting, coordinating care with the Medical Director, Lead Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, Clinical Directors, and other members of the treatment team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee nursing scope of services across all inpatient and outpatient programs.
- Directly supervise a select team of nursing professionals including Central Receiving Facility (CRF) Nursing Supervisor, Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU) Supervisor, Assistant Nursing Supervisors, Wellness Specialist LPN, etc.
- Ensure safe nurse staffing and clinical compliance for the CRF and CCSU.
- Manage infection prevention efforts and programs, and Employee Wellness Nurse and IPCO program initiatives.
- Drive regulation, quality, and accreditation readiness.
- Supervise nursing leaders, support hiring, training, and retention.
- Meet DCF, AHCA, Medicare, and Joint Commission standards.
- Comply with 65E-12, 65E-5, 65D-30, Chapter 394, 395, 397, and other applicable State regulations.
- Develop and update compliant policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Maintain and validate nursing competencies, and timely performance reviews.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation and successful audit and surveillance results.
- Lead, track, and improve department and nursing focused performance improvement needs.
- Train staff in evidence-based practices; ensure competence.
- Monitor and facilitate training, education, and licensure compliance.
- Represent nursing on key committees and follow through on actions (e.g., Nutritional Services).
- Monitor and support reduction of seclusion and restraint.
- Maintain compliance with safe and compliant medication storage, handling, and accountability for counting, monitoring, and destruction of controlled substances.
- Oversee Narcan Program and written plan for Prevention and Control of Infection.
- Serve as designated organization wide CLIA Director.
Qualifications:
- Current/Active/Clear State of Florida Registered Nurse License = Required
- Master's of Nursing Degree from an accredited educational institution = Required
- Minimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience = Required
- Multiple years of nursing experience in a psychiatric or acute behavioral healthcare setting = Required
- Bilingual = Preferred But Not Required
- Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Copilot) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Required
- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required
- Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting (General Information can be found HERE), Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required
Physical Requirements: This position requires a mix of physical activities throughout the workday. Duties involve periods of standing, sitting, and walking, often across various areas of the site. The role also includes tasks that may require bending, reaching, and other physical movements. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. A reasonable level of physical stamina and mobility is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.