Director of Nursing (Tupelo)

Defining Wellness Centers is seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team in providing exceptional care to our clients.Responsibilities- Supervise nursing staff- Oversee nursing training, assignment/orientation of new staff to nursing- Serve as a mentor for nurses- Conduct department documentation related to medical services, including but not limited to: MARS, medication disposal, prescription refills, policies & procedures, medical profiles, chart reviews, and incident reports- Keep up to date on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Evidence-Based Practice Nursing- Directly, and through subordinate staff, supervise the assessment and monitoring of all newly arrived clients- Review all medical documentation and conduct regular quality assurance and quality improvement reviews to ensure that all appropriate record-keeping is performed on a timely basis- Assess and evaluate staff; develop methods to use and enhance strengths and to isolate and minimize weaknesses- Act as a liaison with families when there is a medical concern- Conduct medical department meetings- Manage schedules for all nursing staff- Ensure Nursing Manual is updated as needed and meets compliance with DMH and The Joint Commission- Approve all admissions through Pre Decision form before the client is enrolled- Fill in on shifts that are not covered as needed- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or PhysicianQualifications- Bachelor's degree (BSN)- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi (required)- A minimum of one year work experience in management/administration- Preferred two year work experience in substance abuse and/or in an inpatient settingJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceEducation:Bachelor's (Required)Experience:Nurse management: 1 year (Required)Substance Abuse: 2 years (Preferred)License/Certification:RN License (Required)Work Location: Brandon, MS 39047

Created: 2025-09-24