Job Description
Job Description :
Director of Nursing
Location: Holyoke, MA
Schedule: Days | Full-time | 40 Hours
Contract Role : 13 weeks
Pay Rate : $80/hr - $85/hr on W2 (All Inclusive)
Requirements:
- Adult and Adolescent Inpatient Psych experience required
- Leadership experience required
The client is seeking healthcare professionals who inspire and lead with compassion and excellence.
As part of this team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to help shape a high-performing department that delivers the quality of care that first drew you to healthcare.
We are a dedicated group of psychiatric professionals who believe:
- We must always advocate for our patients.
- We work collaboratively in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
- Every team member’s voice is welcomed, encouraged, and respected.
- We support one another to do what needs to be done.
If this reflects the kind of professional environment you value, please explore the details below.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee nursing clinical administration and supervision
- Collaborate with the Medical Director and Program Director on fiscal planning and program development
- Provide leadership in the areas of policy, procedure, training, budgeting, and staff development
- Promote sound management, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability
- Manage scheduling, orientation, communication, staff education, and performance evaluations
- Step into delegated senior management responsibilities when needed
Qualifications:
- Education: Active RN license in the State of Massachusetts required; BSN required
- Experience:
- Psychiatric/substance abuse inpatient experience required
- CPR certification required
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation experience essential
Skills:
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced knowledge of behavioral health and substance abuse treatment
- Proficiency in trauma-informed care and EMR systems
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Calm, flexible, and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations
- Skilled in crisis management, delegation, coaching, and team leadership
About the Client:
The client operates an innovative 84-bed inpatient psychiatric facility with a mission to deliver compassionate, effective, and sustainable care to individuals in psychiatric distress and those with co-occurring substance use disorders.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of others.
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Behavioral Psych Nurse