Director of Nursing

Healthcare & Life Sciences

$ 140000 - $ 160000 / Year
location_onMesa, Arizona
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Director of Nursing

Maricopa County, AZ | Full-Time | Multi-Site Leadership

Lead Nursing Excellence. Develop Teams. Make an Impact.

Are you an experienced nursing leader passionate about behavioral health and substance use treatment? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a highly visible Director of Nursing role and provide clinical leadership across a growing network of healthcare programs throughout Arizona.

You'll lead and mentor nursing teams, strengthen clinical standards, drive quality initiatives, and help ensure exceptional patient care across multiple locations.

What You'll Do

  • Provide clinical leadership and oversight across multiple Arizona locations.
  • Lead, mentor, and support nurses and medical assistants.
  • Partner with operations, quality, and compliance teams to strengthen clinical performance.
  • Oversee medication management and med-room operations.
  • Support behavioral health, SMI, integrated-care, ACT/FACT, and PCMH programs.
  • Serve as Program Sponsor for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and positive clinical outcomes.
  • Travel regularly throughout Arizona to provide hands-on leadership and team support.

What You'll Bring

  • BSN required; MSN, MHA, MPH, or related master's degree preferred.
  • Current Arizona or Compact RN license in good standing.
  • 3+ years of nursing leadership experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, community-based care, or integrated healthcare.
  • Experience with Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of medication management and clinical operations.
  • ACT/FACT, SMI, PCMH, and NextGen experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license, acceptable MVR, and ability to travel throughout Arizona.
  • Fingerprint Clearance Card and ability to successfully complete required background screening.

Benefits & Perks

Enjoy a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with 25% employer-paid, PTO, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match and 100% vesting upon enrollment, wellness programs, EAP, tuition reimbursement and scholarships, supplemental insurance options, pet insurance, and additional employee incentives.

Qualifying nonprofit employment may also provide eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?

If you're a strong nursing leader who wants to develop teams, influence clinical excellence, and make a meaningful difference in behavioral healthcare, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today to learn more about this Director of Nursing opportunity and the competitive compensation package.



Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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