Director of Nursing
RCA - Recovery Centers of America Management Company
Mays Landing, New Jersey
RN
Posted Aug 31 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 5+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New Jersey is $43/hr, across 511 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Position
Overview
Starting pay range is between $100,000 - $150,000 annually with bonus potential.
Read the full posting
Are you a registered nurse with leadership experience in SUD?
Recovery Centers of America is seeking a Director of Nursing to direct, plan and coordinate service activities of our professional nursing staff and auxiliary nursing personnel at our Lighthouse facility in Mays Landing, NJ. This is a high impact role where you'll work closely with the CEO of the program and guide a team of professionals dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and build lasting recovery.
As the Director of Nursing, you will
- Be responsible for the 24-hour management of the Nursing Department and assuring that the daily tasks of the Nursing Department are carried out in accordance with facility policy and in compliance with State, Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission Accreditation Standards
- Interprets facility policy and regulations to nursing personnel and ensures personnel compliance.
- Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services to improve quality of patient care and better utilize staff time and abilities.
- Consult with CEO and Medical Director on a routine basis in support of organizational mission and vision.
- Ensures the coordination and integration of nursing services with other client care services to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Monitor patients frequently for changes in health status after initiation of a new medication, a hospitalization or recent decline in function.
- Consult with CEO and Medical Director on a routine basis in support of organizational mission and vision.
- Interact with patients and families, clinical teams to promote individualized, person-centered and recovery-oriented treatment
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from qualified nursing school and equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred
- State Registered Nursing license required
- 7-9 years nursing experience, minimum of five years supervisory experience.
- One-year full-time experience with the management of addictions in a licensed substance use disorders treatment facility.
- Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders, DSM Criteria, and terminology.
Why Choose RCA?
We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.
That's why we offer
- Competitive compensation and performance initiatives
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plans with generous employer matching.
- Tuition reimbursement and CEUs opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where many of our team members share a personal connection to recovery.
About Recovery Centers of America
Since we accepted our first patient in 2016*, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) has treated over 77,000 patients and remains steadfast in our mission to save one million lives from the disease of addiction. Our treatment centers operate 24/7, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. Many of our team members have walked the path of recovery themselves, bringing an unparalleled level of empathy and understanding to our patients.
We come from all backgrounds, but we are united by a shared passion: helping individuals achieve lasting recovery. Join us and be part of something bigger-a movement to inspire change, heal communities, and bring hope to those who need it most.**.
**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.
Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. RCA is a recovery-friendly workplace.
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call or text us now at 1-800-RECOVERY.
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Compensation
$100,000-$150,000 Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
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“State Registered Nursing license required 7-9 years nursing experience, minimum of five years supervisory experience. One-year full-time experience with the management of addictions in a licensed substance use disorders…” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
Benefits highlights
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Mays Landing, New Jersey
- Median rent
- $1,131/mo
- Local household income
- $83,056/yr
- State price level
- 9% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New Jersey index 108.8, where 100 is the national average.
Mays Landing is a quiet South Jersey community and the county seat of Atlantic County, nestled along the Great Egg Harbor River. With a small historic downtown and easy access to Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore, it offers a suburban feel with outdoor recreation options.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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