Director of Nursing (58019)

SUMMARY

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

As the Director of Nursing at Phoenix House, you will demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamentals of
the nursing process, contribute to nursing assessment and the development of a nursing care plan, and
policy writing/edits clinically. 

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together. 

***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***

About Us 

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.  

What We Offer 

At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks: 

• (10) Paid Holidays 

• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week 

• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance 

• A generous tuition reimbursement program 

• 403(b) retirement plan 

• Competitive wages and more... 

You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Performs monthly site visits to all OASAS/OMH-Licensed facilities to meet with onsite nurses to ensure the substance use facilities are in compliance with required regulatory and Healthcare Departments Policies and Procedures.
• Works closely with Medical Director, CEO, Director of Residential Services, Director of Outpatient Services, Director of Mental Health Services, and Director of Compliance to develop and improve systems for healthcare within Phoenix House.
• Prioritize the use of best and evidence-based practices, including researching programming trends and current practices being used in the field. While, maintaining understanding of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care.
• Provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of the medical program to ensure that patient needs, and Phoenix House standards are met.
• Ensures maintenance of standards of tracking across facilities (i.e. log books, consistency with regulatory requirements) and creates tracking systems where and when needed.
• Ensures all substance use program nurses fulfill requirements of competency checklist at appropriate intervals.
• Ensures facility maintenance and cleanliness in compliance with CARF/OMH and OASAS standards.
• Manage patient outcome tracking in patient and research database.
• Develops, prepares, and monitors personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff, medical director and CEO.
• Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of agency and overtime costs, vacancy, and turnover rates.

Locations of Oversight

• Long Island City, Queens (Outpatient Included)
• Springfield Gardens, Queens
• Brentwood, Long Island
• Lake Ronkonkoma, Long Island
• Hauppauge, Long Island
• East Hampton, Long Island (Outpatient included)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Five to ten years of management experience.
• Registered Nurse with valid New York State license.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• NYS RN License
• NPI Number
• Medicaid / Medicare Number (preferred)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong supervisory, and leadership skills; keen analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and EMH or related software.
• Background in OASAS and OMH regulations.
• Substance abuse/mental health experience greatly encouraged.
• Competency with computer-based programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) Relias and EHR.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Relationship Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Critical Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Crisis Management
• Technical Capacity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.