Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing - DONAIS
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11206
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Pay Rate:
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Local Rate: $90 – $98/hour (~$3,637.50/week)
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Travel Rate: $3,960/week
Position Overview
A behavioral health facility in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead and oversee the nursing department. This role is ideal for a highly experienced nursing professional with a strong background in behavioral health and supervisory experience. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support staff development, and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Licensure & Certifications
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Active New York State RN license (single state; compact licenses not accepted)
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Required Clinical Skills & Experience
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Minimum 7 years of nursing experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role
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Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health nursing
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Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, patient safety, and quality improvement in a behavioral health setting
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Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and manage daily operations
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Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
Key Responsibilities
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Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to nursing staff
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Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures
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Monitor quality of care and implement improvement initiatives
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Support professional development and performance management of staff
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
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Assist in staffing, scheduling, and operational decision-making
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Serve as a resource for clinical guidance and problem-solving
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.