[Hiring] Resource Director of Nursing @Summit BHC

Role Description

The Resource Director-Nursing Services serves in a dynamic and critical interim leadership role, providing comprehensive nursing oversight across a network of behavioral health facilities during periods of leadership transition. This position assumes full responsibility for the Director of Nursing role at each assigned location, ensuring continuity of care, operational excellence, and compliance with regulatory standards.

This is a travel-based position requiring the incumbent to serve as the interim Director of Nursing at facilities in need of interim nursing leadership. The Resource Director-Nursing fosters a culture of accountability, empathy, and professionalism, ensuring that nursing services support the mission of delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current, unrestricted license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Three or more years of nursing leadership experience required.
• Proven ability to lead teams through change and foster a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare documentation standards.
• Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing settings.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards (CMS, TJC), and nursing best practices.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel by car and air up to 80% of the time.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) with current, unrestricted license (multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in multiple states preferred).
• Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (e.g., PMH-B), Nurse Executive NE-BC, NEA-BC, or CENP) or equivalent leadership/clinical credentials preferred.
• Three or more years of progressive nursing leadership experience required, with at least three years in a behavioral health position in a nursing leadership role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Company Description

Summit Healthcare Mgmt is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.