Director of Nursing (RN) - 1-Year Leadership Contract Job at Banyan Treatment Centers, Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • Banyan Treatment Centers
  • Wilkes Barre, PA

Job Description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) for a 1-year contract leadership assignment at our inpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment facility in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania.

This onsite role offers the chance to step into a key leadership position, drive clinical excellence, and support patient-centered care—while benefiting from a structured contract, housing stipend, and the opportunity to expand your leadership experience in a new setting.

Position Details

  • Contract Type: 1-Year Assignment
  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) with leadership coverage as needed
  • Reporting To: Executive Director
  • Housing stipend provided to support relocation
  • Opportunity to l ead and influence clinical operations in a growing national organization
  • Build your leadership portfolio in behavioral health and addiction treatment
  • Work alongside executive leadership in a high-impact, mission-driven environment

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG, one of the nation’s largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all nursing operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, Joint Commission and CARF standards
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff to drive accountability and clinical excellence
  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily nursing workflows
  • Partner with medical and interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient care
  • Ensure accurate documentation, assessments, and EMR compliance
  • Oversee medication management processes and safety initiatives
  • Lead Infection Control and quality improvement efforts
  • Support regulatory readiness, audits, and accreditation activities
  • Develop and implement nursing policies and staff education programs

Qualifications:

  • An active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with ASN required; BSN or MSN preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing leadership and management experience, demonstrating increasing responsibility for staff supervision, operational oversight, performance management, and departmental outcomes.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in behavioral health and/or mental healthcare settings, with substance use treatment experience strongly preferred.

Competencies:

  • Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, healthcare compliance requirements, and patient confidentiality laws.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable in a regulated healthcare environment.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with clinical oversight in a fast-paced inpatient setting.
  • Experience with Kipu EMR systems, preferred.

Apply Today

This is an ideal opportunity for nursing leaders seeking impact-driven contract work, relocation support, and the chance to lead high-performing clinical teams within a nationally recognized organization.

If you’re ready to take on a meaningful leadership assignment and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation, Relocation package, Monday to Friday

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