Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for nursing services across assigned facilities and programs
Lead nursing operations for new program start-ups and expansion initiatives
Provide mentorship and leadership support to Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, and nursing teams
Support workforce planning, staffing strategies, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
Ensure compliance with nursing practice standards, medication management regulations, infection control requirements, and accreditation standards
Support facilities in maintaining CARF, DDAP, OMHSAS, Joint Commission, ASAM, and other applicable regulatory standards
Conduct and support chart audits, documentation reviews, and operational assessments
Identify compliance concerns and assist with development and implementation of corrective action plans
Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and mentorship of nursing staff
Support organizational nursing education and training initiatives
Partner with Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Performance Improvement departments to support positive clinical and operational outcomes
Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership teams to optimize operations and resource utilization across facilities
Support organizational growth and development of new service lines and programs

Candidate must live in North Carolina or Virginia
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice or reciprocal state required
Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification required
Minimum of five (5) years of nursing leadership experience required
Experience supervising multi-site or multi-program nursing operations preferred
Experience with regulatory surveys, accreditation processes, and quality improvement initiatives preferred
Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and co-occurring disorder programs preferred

Vice President, Nursing Operations

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