Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Location: Maricopa County, AZ

Schedule: Full-Time

Are you a nursing leader who wants your work to make a meaningful difference in the community? We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing to join a respected nonprofit organization serving individuals experiencing behavioral health, substance-use, and crisis-related needs throughout Maricopa County.

This is an opportunity to lead dedicated nursing teams, strengthen clinical operations, and help ensure individuals receive safe, respectful, and high-quality care during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership and direction for nursing services and clinical operations
• Support, mentor, and develop Nurse Managers, supervisors, and frontline nursing staff
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered workplace culture
• Ensure nursing practices meet organizational, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory standards
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, training, performance, and nursing competencies
• Monitor clinical outcomes and identify opportunities to improve quality and patient safety
• Partner with medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and operational leaders
• Help develop and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices
• Support incident reviews, corrective action plans, and continuous quality-improvement initiatives
• Participate in leadership planning and help advance the organization’s community-focused mission

What We’re Looking For

• Active and unrestricted Arizona Registered Nurse license
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; master’s degree preferred
• Progressive nursing leadership experience, ideally at the manager or director level
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric care, crisis services, detoxification, substance-use treatment, or a similar setting strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of clinical compliance, quality standards, and patient safety
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively
• A compassionate, hands-on leadership style and a genuine commitment to serving vulnerable populations

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a mission-driven nonprofit making a direct impact across Arizona
• Lead nursing teams committed to compassionate and accessible care
• Influence clinical strategy, quality, and nursing operations
• Work alongside experienced behavioral health and medical professionals
• Receive a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

If you are ready to bring your nursing leadership experience to an organization where the work truly matters, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.