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Starlite Recovery Center is seeking a Director of Nursing to join our nursing team!

Starlite Recovery Center has been treating individuals with Substance Use Disorder for over 66 years. Starlite Recovery Center is located in the Hill Country, approximately 20 minutes southeast of Kerrville, and approximately 30 minutes northwest of Boerne, Texas.

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,400 beds in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,500 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Director of Nursing (DON) - Starlite Recovery Center

Starlite Recovery Center is a 130-bed premier addiction recover center located on 55 acres of beautiful Texas hill country in Center Point, TX. Starlite offers an unmatched natural environment in which to recover from the devastating effects of drug addiction and alcoholism. Innovative chemical dependency treatment has been the hallmark of Starlite Recovery Center for over 65 years. The Center focuses on the treatment of adult men and women aged 18 and older who have been struggling with substance abuse and chemical dependency. The facility offers numerous programs to address the diverse patient population and the specific needs of the individual.

To learn more visit: https://www.starliterecovery.com/

We are currently seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to join our esteemed team at Starlite Recovery Center Recovery Center. This full-time, salaried position is an integral part of our dynamic leadership team. The DON will be responsible for overseeing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and supervising nursing services and the provision of behavioral health/nursing care. We value an individual who embodies a positive, empathetic, and professional approach towards both our customers and nursing staff.

In our collaborative work environment, we emphasize knowledge sharing and provide ample support to ensure a smooth transition into your role. Extensive training and ongoing support are part of our commitment to help you achieve your career aspirations. Just as you already demonstrate passion and care for our patients, we are equally dedicated to offering the same level of passion and support for your growth and success. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Starlite Recovery Center provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our Director of Nursing:

Competitive salary and bonus eligibility

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

• General Paid Time off to include: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Extended Sick Leave

• Excellent training program

• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sets the vision for nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.

• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel.

• Provide clinical leadership, strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff.

• Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.

• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrated sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety

• Determine, assign, and assess performance objectives for nursing department.

• Organize, coordinate, develop and review policies, procedures and nursing protocols within the facility to meet all regulatory, compliance and quality care standards.

• Responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency of the nursing department.

• Lead and develop the nursing staff within the facility, providing performance goals, feedback and development opportunities.

• Set and carry out policies, goals and procedures for their function or department.

• Evaluate the quality of care, staff's work and the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the function or department.

• Develop and oversee function or departmental budget and reporting.

• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.

• Provide direct care as needed. Direct and conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing required. Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing preferred.

• Five or more years’ nursing experience.

• Three or more years progressive managerial experience required.

• Three or more years behavioral health experience required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current TX RN license.

• CPR, First Aid and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Customer Focus: Advanced

• Communication: Advanced

• Planning & Organizing: Advanced

• Problem Solving: Advanced

• Leadership: Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Nursing/Healthcare

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Reg Nurse

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year: Previous experience with behavioral health - substance use disorder

• 1 year: Progressive Nursing Management or Administrative Experience

• 5 years: Nursing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)