Regional Director, Nursing

Regional Director, Nursing
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Rancho Mirage, California

Responsibilities

The Regional Director of Nursing (DON) provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for nursing practice and operations at designated site(s). This role is responsible for driving the adoption of local and enterprise-wide nursing best practices, clinical standards, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.

The Regional DON leads and mentors nursing leaders including managers and supervisors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position oversees regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and clinical performance at designated site(s).

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Operational Leadership & Clinical Oversight
• Staff Supervision, Development & Performance Management
• Organizational Engagement & Representation
• Goal Implementation & Innovation Coaching
• Nursing Department Leadership & Workforce Development
• Safety, Security & Compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in California, Florida and Oregon (or obtain within 2 months of hire)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical nursing experience, including medical/surgical and/or addiction-related nursing practice
• At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or management role
• Minimum of 6 years total experience across nursing leadership, clinical practice, and addiction-related care
• Minimum of 2 years of continuous sobriety

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organizational development, and transformational leadership in healthcare environments

About the Organization

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. Comprised of 1,600+ employees across seventeen treatment sites, it produces $190 million in annual revenue and serves nearly 25,000 people annually.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Mon-Fri, primarily days | FTE: 1.0 | Full Time

Salary: $147,204 - $214,505 annually

Benefits

Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans, Retirement savings plan with employer match, Paid time-off, Tuition reimbursement.

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.