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Community Alliance

Director Of Nursing

Community Alliance, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500

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Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated

Director of Nursing (DON)

to oversee all nursing operations for our

Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU)

and

23-Hour Crisis Program . The Director of Nursing will play a critical leadership role in ensuring high-quality, compliant, and responsive nursing care in fast-paced crisis service environments. This position requires strong clinical leadership, staffing oversight, and operational management skills.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise all nursing staff within the RCSU and 23-Hour Crisis Program, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and organizational policies.

Develop, manage, and maintain nursing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage for crisis services.

Handle daily staffing needs, including call-outs, coverage adjustments, and crisis-related staffing challenges.

Resolve staff, client, and operational issues in a timely, professional, and trauma-informed manner.

Review, sign off on, and ensure accuracy and compliance of all

Medication Administration Records (MARs) .

Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of nursing staff.

Develop, implement, and enforce nursing policies and procedures specific to crisis and residential settings.

Oversee day-to-day nursing operations to ensure quality of care, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with executive leadership on budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation for nursing services.

Support audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives related to RCSU and crisis services.

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or higher in good standing.

Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience; leadership experience in behavioral health, crisis services, or residential programs strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of nursing operations, crisis response, and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage staffing in high-acuity environments, and resolve conflicts.

Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.

Experience with policy development, staffing oversight, and budgeting preferred.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Mental Health Care

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Salary: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00

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