Director of Nursing

Location: Loveland, Colorado (Onsite)
Facility: Adult Inpatient Behavioral Healthcare
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with rotating on-call responsibilities
Compensation: $115,000–$145,000 annually, plus benefits

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations at its adult inpatient behavioral healthcare facility in Loveland, Colorado. This leadership role oversees nursing staff, coordinates patient care, maintains clinical quality and regulatory compliance, and ensures the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders.

The ideal candidate combines strong nursing leadership with experience in staff development, clinical operations, patient safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Nursing Leadership: Lead, supervise, and develop nursing staff, including recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.

• Patient Care Coordination: Collaborate with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, provider appointments, medication protocols, admissions, and treatment planning.

• Clinical Operations: Oversee daily nursing operations, staffing coverage, clinical documentation, patient assessments, and timely delivery of medical interventions.

• Quality and Compliance: Maintain readiness for The Joint Commission accreditation reviews, audit patient charts, oversee quality assurance activities, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and nursing standards.

• Infection Control and Patient Safety: Manage the facility's infection control program, respond to incident reports, and promote a safe environment for patients and staff.

• Medication and Administrative Management: Oversee Vivitrol education and ordering, related insurance claim processing, and patient FMLA and short-term disability paperwork.

• Utilization Review: Support utilization and peer-to-peer reviews, coordinate medical updates with managed care representatives, and assist with treatment reimbursement processes.

• Admissions and Clinical Assessment: Conduct medical pre-screens for prospective admissions and monitor patients to assess changing needs and facilitate appropriate interventions.

• Team Collaboration: Maintain effective relationships with nursing staff, medical providers, administrative teams, and external vendors.

• Hands-On Nursing Care: Provide direct patient care when needed, document clinical assessments and progress, and use appropriate de-escalation techniques in challenging situations.

Required Qualifications

• At least 4 years of nursing leadership experience.

• Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Colorado.

• Current nationally accredited CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

• Knowledge of electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, protect confidential information, and work effectively with diverse patient populations.

• Commitment to ethical nursing practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of inpatient or residential healthcare experience.

• Familiarity with The Joint Commission accreditation standards and survey readiness.

• Experience in behavioral healthcare, substance use treatment, or co-occurring disorders.

• Familiarity with KIPU electronic medical records.

• Experience managing infection control, clinical audits, utilization review, and multidisciplinary care coordination.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site leadership position based in Loveland, Colorado, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and rotating on-call responsibilities. The Director of Nursing directly supervises nursing staff and is responsible for departmental performance and clinical operations.

Compensation and Benefits

Subsidized medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

• Employer-paid basic life insurance and employee assistance program.

• Voluntary dental, vision, disability, and supplemental insurance options.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

• Employee referral bonuses.