Director of Nursing (DON) Newark, NJ & Fort Washington, PA | Multi-Site Leadership$90,000–$120,000 + Benefits Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9 AM–5 PM | No Weekends
On-Call: Phone support as needed; no on-site response required
Setting: Correctional/Re-Entry & Behavioral Health
What You'll Do:- Oversee nursing operations and clinical services across three facilities
- Supervise approximately 10 nursing staff, including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management
- Ensure regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and adherence to clinical policies and procedures
- Oversee medication procedures, medical records, and patient care concerns
- Collaborate with Medical Directors, Site Administrators, and corporate leadership
- Provide clinical nursing support when staffing coverage is needed
- Travel between facilities and corporate office locations as required
Qualifications:- Active New Jersey RN license requiredBSN required from an accredited nursing program5–10 years of nursing leadership/supervisory and healthcare administration experience
- Correctional healthcare or strong behavioral health experience required
- Residential substance use treatment experience highly preferred
- Experience with nursing operations, staff management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvementCPR certification required
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel between multiple facilities
Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, sick time, 12+ paid holidays, life/disability insurance, and more!
This is a great opportunity for a nursing leader with a background in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, or residential substance use treatment who enjoys leading teams, improving clinical operations, and ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance.
Interested? Apply now!
Qualified candidates are welcome to reach out directly at 352-267-2423 or rcoursey@tagmedstaffing.com.Feel free to share or tag someone who may be a great fit!-Rebecca Coursey
