Nursing Director
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Job Description
Northwest Talent Solutions is a leading Technology Finance and Healthcare staffing/recruiting and HR/DEI consulting firm partnering with outstanding clients within the private industry and public sector. Currently we are partnered with a premier behavioral healthcare provider in Vancouver Washington in search of a highly talented Director of Nursing to lead their clinical operations.
Job Summary:
Drive excellence in behavioral health nursing care while leading and developing a dedicated team of nursing professionals. In this influential leadership role youll shape patient care standards mentor future nursing leaders and implement innovative approaches to mental health and substance use treatment that directly impact patient outcomes and community wellbeing.
What Sets Our Client Apart:
- Industry leader in behavioral health services with a coasttocoast network
- Philosophy built on a psychosocial model of care focused on meaningful community impact
- Collaborative work environment emphasizing professional growth and development
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance and retirement plans
- Flexible scheduling options to support worklife balance
- Competitive salary range
- Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in healthcare leadership
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Champion and evolve the organizations patientcentric philosophy of care
- Lead and mentor the nursing management team to drive clinical excellence
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes
- Foster collaboration between physicians staff and referral partners
- Design and oversee programs to reduce suicide rates and addictionrelated deaths
- Manage clinical operations while ensuring regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement in patient satisfaction and care quality metrics
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current unencumbered nursing license in Washington state (or ability to obtain)
- Track record of success in behavioral health/psychiatric care
- Strong emotional intelligence and team leadership capabilities
- Experience implementing evidencebased psychiatric care protocols
- Commitment to patientcentered care and clinical excellence
Within 1 Month:
- Complete comprehensive orientation to our clients behavioral health model
- Build key relationships with clinical leadership team and staff
- Assess current nursing operations and identify optimization opportunities
Within 3 Months:
- Implement initial process improvements to enhance patient care delivery
- Develop mentorship program for nursing team members
- Establish metrics for measuring nursing care quality and outcomes
Within 6 Months:
- Launch innovative patient care initiatives aligned with organizational goals
- Demonstrate measurable improvements in patient satisfaction scores
- Create sustainable systems for ongoing staff development and clinical excellence
Applicant Insights:
- Share your experience leading behavioral health nursing teams through periods of growth
- Describe your approach to mentoring and developing nursing talent
- Tell us about a time you implemented a successful clinical improvement initiative
- What attracts you to behavioral healthcare leadership
For confidential immediate consideration please apply with a formal copy of your resume along with your applicant insights and salary expectations.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance and retirement plans
- Competitive salary range of $110000$150000 dependent on experience
- Flexible scheduling options to support worklife balance
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
