Director of Nursing
Muncie, IN, United States4w ago
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About the role
Director of Nursing
Location: Indiana Treatment Centers – Muncie, IN
Status: Full-Time | Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Schedule: M-F 9-5pm
Join a team that’s changing lives through clinical excellence.
Indiana Treatment Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), is opening a new substance use disorder treatment facility in Muncie, Indiana in Spring 2026. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals living with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, grounded in safety, dignity, and long-term recovery.
We are seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a strong, patient-centered nursing team from the ground up. This is a key leadership role for a nursing professional who combines clinical expertise with operational discipline and a heart for recovery-focused care.
Why Join Indiana Treatment Centers
Clinical Leadership Opportunity
Serve as the senior nursing leader for a new facility, shaping nursing operations, standards, and culture from day one.
Collaborative Care Environment
Partner with medical providers, clinical leadership, admissions, and operations in a multidisciplinary treatment model.
Build Something New
Play a foundational role in staffing, workflows, policies, and quality systems during a facility launch.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities within a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Nursing Leadership & Operations
- Lead and oversee all nursing operations across shifts, ensuring safe staffing coverage and high-quality care delivery.
- Establish and maintain nursing workflows aligned with clinical, medical, and operational standards.
- Serve as the primary nursing leader and escalation point for patient care concerns.
Clinical Care & Patient Safety
- Oversee nursing assessments, monitoring, and interventions, including identification of high-risk indicators.
- Ensure continuity of care from admission through discharge in collaboration with clinical and medical teams.
- Provide direct patient care as needed to support program operations and quality outcomes.
Medication Management
- Oversee medication administration systems, including MAR creation, reconciliation, and audits.
- Ensure compliance with medication storage, administration, documentation, and diversion prevention protocols.
- Collaborate with prescribing providers and pharmacy partners.
Compliance, Quality & Accreditation
- Maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards, Indiana state regulations, Medicaid requirements, and federal guidelines.
- Lead nursing participation in audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews.
- Oversee infection control practices, incident reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Staff Supervision & Development
- Recruit, onboard, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff.
- Develop schedules, manage performance, and provide coaching and correct