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Director of Nursing Services - Corporate | Summit Healthcare Mgmt | Nashville, Tennessee

About the Job:

The Director-Nursing Services provides strategic clinical leadership and operational oversight for nursing functions across 38 behavioral health facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered nursing care that aligns with regulatory standards, clinical best practices, and organizational goals.
Reporting to the VP-Nursing, and serving as the key driver of nursing excellence, the Director-Nursing Services directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing policies, procedures, and programs across all locations. The role ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care through strong collaboration with facility-level nursing leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and executive leadership.

This is a remote, travel-based position requiring frequent visits to facilities to provide hands-on leadership, monitor compliance, and support continuous clinical improvement. The Director-Nursing Services fosters a culture of accountability, empathy, and professionalism, ensuring that nursing services support the mission of delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of nursing services across all 38 behavioral health facilities.

• Develop, implement, and standardize nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency, safety, and quality of care.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation and licensing standards.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align nursing strategies with organizational goals and clinical priorities.

• Support and mentor facility-level Directors of Nursing to promote leadership growth, operational effectiveness, and staff development.

• Monitor clinical outcomes and quality indicators to identify trends, drive improvement initiatives, and ensure high standards of patient care.

• Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, and recruitment strategies to maintain adequate and competent nursing teams.

• Lead initiatives related to nursing education, training, and professional development across all sites.

• Conduct regular site visits to assess clinical performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to organizational standards.

• Serve as a key liaison between corporate leadership and facility nursing teams, fostering communication, alignment, and accountability.

• Promote a culture of empathy, respect, and professionalism within all clinical settings.

• Respond to critical clinical concerns, incidents, or crises with prompt leadership and support.

• Lead or support audits, surveys, and other regulatory review processes across the network

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

• ​Registered Nurse (RN) with current, unrestricted license.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

• Five or more years of nursing leadership experience, including multi-site management.

• Three years in a behavioral health position required.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage large clinical teams.

• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare documentation standards.

• Extensive experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing settings.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and nursing best practices.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to facilities

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current, unrestricted license

• Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (e.g., PMH-B), Nurse Executive NE-BC, NEA-BC, or CENP) or equivalent leadership/clinical credentials strongly preferred.

WORK LOCATION:

This is a full-time, remote position that requires regular travel to facilities. Travel expectation is 50%.

Why Summit Healthcare Mgmt?Summit Healthcare Mgmt offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Summit Healthcare Mgmt is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

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