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TITLE: Director of Nursing
REPORTS: Vice President of Medical Services
FLSA CODE: Exempt
PRIMARY DUTY: Clinical Management
PROGRAM: OASAS 820 Certified Programs
OUR MISSION:
Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.
If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.
In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:
- A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
- Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
- 403(b) Plan
- Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
- Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
- Commuter Benefits
- Educational Assistance Programs
- Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
- RUFit?! Fitness Program
- Legal Assistance through ARAG
- Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
- Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
The Director of Nursing is a director-level management position that provides supervision to the Nursing Supervisors and the Registered Nurses across all OASAS programs. This includes staff supervision, staff training and quality assurance activities that ensure compliance with internal and external standards related to coordination of healthcare services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise RNs who are responsible for client assessment, education, triage, and coordination of medical services with Odyssey House medical providers and co-located/community-based healthcare services.
2. Supervise Nursing Supervisors who are responsible for the provision of supervision to the LPN’s.
3. Recruit, onboard, orient, and evaluate the performance of all Nursing Supervisors and Registered Nurses across applicable programs.
4. Support Nursing Supervisors in identifying appropriate candidates for LPN positions across all applicable programs.
5. Create and monitor systems for ensuring compliance in all areas related to the provision of nursing services.
6. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities associated with the provision of nursing services and the provision of access to medication.
7. Act as a liaison to external organizations including third-party medical providers.
8. Act as a liaison for NYS DOH BNE for all matters relating to 3A licensing (including maintaining licensure, overseeing destruction procedures, and maintaining documentation).
9. In the absence of the Nursing Supervisor, cover Nursing Supervisor responsibilities in applicable programs.
10. Ensure that subordinate staff communicates with clinical staff regarding all client non-adherence with prescribed medication regiment. 11. Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all clients, as well as supervise record-keeping responsibilities of staff in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Odyssey House policies.
12. Participate in all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff.
13. Monitor compliance with Workplace Safety policy and procedures.
14. Conduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with subordinate staff.
15. Complete all required in-service training seminars.
16. Prepare monthly reports.
17. Other relevant duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited nursing program with two (2) years’ of nursing supervisory experience and five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse required.
- Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse required.
- In good standing with New York State Department of Education Professional Licensing Board and without any outstanding malpractice judgments.
- Experience delivering supervision, staff training, and conducting quality assurance activities preferred.
- Nurse Executive Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) preferred.
- Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs).
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evening when needed.
- This position will require regular local travel as well as on-call responsibilities.
Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
TITLE: Director of Nursing
REPORTS: Vice President of Medical Services
FLSA CODE: Exempt
PRIMARY DUTY: Clinical Management
PROGRAM: OASAS 820 Certified Programs
OUR MISSION:
Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.
If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.
In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:
- A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
- Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
- 403(b) Plan
- Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
- Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
- Commuter Benefits
- Educational Assistance Programs
- Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
- RUFit?! Fitness Program
- Legal Assistance through ARAG
- Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
- Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
The Director of Nursing is a director-level management position that provides supervision to the Nursing Supervisors and the Registered Nurses across all OASAS programs. This includes staff supervision, staff training and quality assurance activities that ensure compliance with internal and external standards related to coordination of healthcare services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise RNs who are responsible for client assessment, education, triage, and coordination of medical services with Odyssey House medical providers and co-located/community-based healthcare services.
2. Supervise Nursing Supervisors who are responsible for the provision of supervision to the LPN’s.
3. Recruit, onboard, orient, and evaluate the performance of all Nursing Supervisors and Registered Nurses across applicable programs.
4. Support Nursing Supervisors in identifying appropriate candidates for LPN positions across all applicable programs.
5. Create and monitor systems for ensuring compliance in all areas related to the provision of nursing services.
6. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities associated with the provision of nursing services and the provision of access to medication.
7. Act as a liaison to external organizations including third-party medical providers.
8. Act as a liaison for NYS DOH BNE for all matters relating to 3A licensing (including maintaining licensure, overseeing destruction procedures, and maintaining documentation).
9. In the absence of the Nursing Supervisor, cover Nursing Supervisor responsibilities in applicable programs.
10. Ensure that subordinate staff communicates with clinical staff regarding all client non-adherence with prescribed medication regiment. 11. Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all clients, as well as supervise record-keeping responsibilities of staff in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Odyssey House policies.
12. Participate in all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff.
13. Monitor compliance with Workplace Safety policy and procedures.
14. Conduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with subordinate staff.
15. Complete all required in-service training seminars.
16. Prepare monthly reports.
17. Other relevant duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited nursing program with two (2) years’ of nursing supervisory experience and five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse required.
- Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse required.
- In good standing with New York State Department of Education Professional Licensing Board and without any outstanding malpractice judgments.
- Experience delivering supervision, staff training, and conducting quality assurance activities preferred.
- Nurse Executive Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) preferred.
- Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, and Outlook programs).
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evening when needed.
- This position will require regular local travel as well as on-call responsibilities.
Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Horizon Health28
- Regency Integrated Health Services25
- Signature HealthCARE21
- American Medical Associates21
- ANGELS CARE19A
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Education4
- Medical Devices4
- Technology & Software2
- Government & Public Sector2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of nursing jobs.
- Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, master's degree preferred
- Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience with at least two in management
- Working knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation and state survey processes
- Experience with staffing, scheduling, and budgeting for nursing departments
- Strong background in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
Tips for Your Director of Nursing Job Search
Tailor your resume to facility type
A director of nursing resume for a skilled nursing facility should emphasize census management, CMS compliance, and survey readiness, while one targeting an acute care hospital should lead with staffing ratios, Joint Commission standards, and service line oversight. Match your language to the setting.
Highlight your state licensure explicitly
Many applicants bury RN licensure at the bottom of their resume. List your active state license, your license number, and any compact states it covers near the top, so hiring managers can verify eligibility without digging. Some postings screen for this before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of nursing openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Use survey history as a talking point
Facilities asking about your deficiency-free survey record or your experience correcting a plan of correction want specifics. Document your most recent state or CMS survey outcomes before you interview, and be ready to walk through what your team changed and what the results were.
Prepare for a working interview round
Many director of nursing searches include a second round where you review a staffing schedule, an incident report, or a quality metrics dashboard and discuss how you'd respond. Practice talking through real data from your current or previous role so this round feels natural rather than improvised.
Negotiate start date around license transfer
If you're relocating to a non-compact state, the endorsement process can add four to ten weeks before you're legally able to practice. Surface this during the offer stage, not after you've accepted, so both sides can build a realistic start date into the offer letter.
Director of Nursing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of nursings?
The most active employers for director of nursings right now are Horizon Health, Regency Integrated Health Services, and Signature HealthCARE, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and large long-term care operators tend to post the most volume as they manage multiple facilities under one umbrella.
How many director of nursing jobs are remote?
About 5% of director of nursing openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical leadership roles. The positions most likely to allow remote work are those in utilization review, care management oversight, or multi-site consulting roles where on-floor supervision is handled by on-site coordinators.
How do you become a director of nursing?
Start by earning your RN license and gaining clinical experience across multiple care settings. Move into charge nurse or nurse manager roles to build supervisory experience, then pursue a BSN if you don't already hold one, as most director-level postings require it. A master's degree in nursing leadership or healthcare administration strengthens your candidacy significantly. Document measurable outcomes from each leadership role, such as improvements in staffing ratios, survey results, or staff retention, since those specifics drive director-level hiring decisions.
Can you get a director of nursing job with limited management experience?
Some facilities, particularly smaller skilled nursing facilities or rural critical access hospitals, will hire a strong charge nurse or assistant director of nursing into the director role if clinical credentials are solid and the candidate shows readiness for administrative responsibility. Completing a formal nursing leadership certificate program, shadowing a current director of nursing, and volunteering for unit-level quality or compliance projects can help you build a credible case without a lengthy management title on your resume.
What does the director of nursing interview process look like?
Most director of nursing searches involve three to four stages. The first is a screening call with HR or a recruiter focused on licensure, compensation expectations, and availability. The second is a structured interview with the administrator or CEO covering leadership philosophy, survey experience, and staffing challenges. A third round often includes a facility tour and meetings with department heads or existing nursing staff. Some organizations add a scenario-based exercise where you review a staffing schedule, quality metric, or incident report and explain how you'd respond.
Where can I find and apply to director of nursing jobs?
You can find and apply to director of nursing jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your specialty, facility type, and location, and apply directly to each listing.
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