Regional Director of Nursing; DON-Floating

Position: Regional Director of Nursing (DON-Floating)

Lead. Elevate. Transform Behavioral Health Care Across Regions.

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Telecare Client

Why This Role Matters

As a Regional Floating Director of Nursing
, you will step in where leadership is needed most‑strengthening nursing teams, elevating clinical practice, and ensuring continuity of high‑quality care across multiple programs. This is a highly visible, mission‑driven role for a seasoned nursing leader who thrives on impact, flexibility, and collaboration.

What You’ll Do to Change Lives

• Provide interim DON leadership during critical coverage needs, especially within 24/7 behavioral health programs
• Support and mentor nursing teams through education, training, consultation, auditing, onboarding, and clinical guidance
• Partner with regional and program leadership to advance nursing excellence and clinical outcomes
• Oversee administration of patient care systems and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Travel extensively across assigned regions to support multiple locations
• Participate in a structured on‑call rotation
  , remaining accessible and responsive to operational needs

Schedule & Compensation

Full‑Time | Days
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (may vary by program needs)
Monday - Friday

Expected Starting Salary: $ - $

• Geographic pay differentials apply
• Starting pay based on experience and location

What You Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with:
  • 4+ years nursing experience
    , including 2 years psychiatric nursing and 2 years supervisory experience
    , OR
  • BSN with 2+ years psychiatric experience
    , including 1 year in a supervisory role
• Current, valid, unrestricted RN license in state of residence and/or eligibility for licensure in operating states
• CPR‑BLS, First Aid, and CPI certification (or ability to obtain prior to direct care)
• Valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and willingness to use a personal vehicle (IRS mileage reimbursement provided)
• Ability to meet all pre‑employment and regulatory requirements

What’s In It for You Robust Benefits & Professional Growth

• Generous Paid Time Off accrual with annual carryover
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Free CEUs
  , coaching
  , mentorship
  , and BBS Associate Supervision
• Online University Tuition Discounts & company scholarships
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) +
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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Join a Mission That Moves People Forward

Telecare is committed to helping individuals recover their health, hope, and dreams through compassionate, evidence‑based behavioral health services. We proudly foster a culture rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging
, welcoming mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and individuals of all belief systems.

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare’s mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

* May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign‑on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

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