Director of Nursing

Newark, NJ Open
TAG MedStaffing is looking for Director of Nursing in Newark, NJ. This local job opportunity with ID 3892956325 is live since 2026-10-16 05:57:23.

Job Description

✨ Director of Nursing (DON) ✨


? Newark, NJ & Fort Washington, PA | Multi-Site Leadership

? $90,000–$120,000 + Benefits

? Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9 AM–5 PM | No Weekends

? On-Call: Phone support as needed; no on-site response required

? Setting: Correctional/Re-Entry & Behavioral Health


What You’ll Do:

  • Oversee nursing operations and clinical services across three facilities
  • Supervise approximately 10 nursing staff, including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and adherence to clinical policies and procedures
  • Oversee medication procedures, medical records, and patient care concerns
  • Collaborate with Medical Directors, Site Administrators, and corporate leadership
  • Provide clinical nursing support when staffing coverage is needed
  • Travel between facilities and corporate office locations as required


Qualifications:

  • Active New Jersey RN license required
  • BSN required from an accredited nursing program
  • 5–10 years of nursing leadership/supervisory and healthcare administration experience
  • Correctional healthcare or strong behavioral health experience required
  • Residential substance use treatment experience highly preferred
  • Experience with nursing operations, staff management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement
  • CPR certification required
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to travel between multiple facilities


? Benefits Include: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, sick time, 12+ paid holidays, life/disability insurance, and more!


This is a great opportunity for a nursing leader with a background in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, or residential substance use treatment who enjoys leading teams, improving clinical operations, and ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance. ?


? Interested? Apply now!

Qualified candidates are welcome to reach out directly at 352-267-2423 or rcoursey@tagmedstaffing.com.


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-Rebecca Coursey

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