Location:3625 Parkmoor Village Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Schedule: Day Shift
Leadership: On-Call, as Needed
Lead Nursing Excellence in a Psychiatric Care Environment
The Director of Nursing (DON) provides strategic and operational leadership for all psychiatric nursing services within our inpatient behavioral health hospital. This role ensures the delivery of safe, ethical, trauma-informed, and evidence-based nursing care, while maintaining regulatory compliance, patient safety, and a strong culture of professional nursing practice.
What You’ll Do
Provide leadership and oversight for all inpatient psychiatric nursing operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization
Ensure compliance with nursing practice standards, Joint Commission, CMS, state licensing, and behavioral health regulations
Drive quality outcomes, patient safety initiatives, and reduction of adverse events
Lead initiatives related to restraint and seclusion reduction, de-escalation practices, and therapeutic milieu management
Collaborate closely with Medical Staff, Clinical Leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams
Oversee nursing education, competencies, orientation, and ongoing professional development
Lead nursing performance management, engagement, and retention strategies
Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to psychiatric nursing best practices
Participate in accreditation readiness, audits, and continuous performance improvement activities
Serve as a clinical leader and escalation resource for complex patient care issues
What We’re Looking For
Active, unrestricted RN license (state-specific)
BSN required; MSN or higher preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience, with preference for psychiatric or behavioral health settings
Strong working knowledge of:
Psychiatric nursing standards
Joint Commission and CMS behavioral health requirements
Patient safety and quality improvement principles
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a high-acuity behavioral health environment
Must be 21 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital
Certification in psychiatric nursing or nursing leadership
Why You’ll Love It Here (Full-Time Benefits)
Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with company contribution
Life and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000
Student loan forgiveness programs
Opportunity to lead nursing practice in a mission-driven psychiatric hospital
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