Director of Nursing

About the role

At ERC Pathlight, we're on a mission to change lives-and we're looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation's leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope. Why Join Us When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You'll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing-always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you're energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here. Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Full Time - Mon- Fri 8:30am to 5pm + On Call Expectations
• Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Oversees and directs all nursing and BHC staffing processes as well as performance management of staff to ensure safe staffing models as well as optimal performance at all assigned facilities
• Under instruction of the Chief Nursing Officer or Regional Director of Nursing, implements and ensures adoption and understanding of procedures in accordance with Joint Commission and State requirements including infection prevention and control programs
• This is inclusive of adequate tracking of all required training, skill competencies and compliance items
• Collaborates with other service line directors (i.e. Pharmacy, Nutrition Services) to ensure compliance with state regulations
• Assumes responsibility for service recovery, patient experience and monthly nursing metrics as reported to executive leadership
• Reviews incident reports, provides education and follows through established processes
• Assists/oversees successful onboarding, orientation and training for nursing and support staff
• Trouble-shoots problems/situations that arise on the unit

Requirements

• Active state RN licensure (required)
• Maintain BLS and CPR certification (required)
• 5+ previous years' experience in nursing leadership (required)
• Bonus qualities:
• Graduate degree in nursing (preferred)
• The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.
• Maryland Pay Range
• $115,000 - $146,000 USD

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