Director of Nursing (DON)
Company: Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville
Location: Greenville
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Director of Nursing
(DON) Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville, MS Full-Time | Exempt
| Leadership Role About the Role Freedom Behavioral Hospital of
Greenville is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to
provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for all
nursing services across our psychiatric and inpatient programs.
This role is critical to maintaining patient safety, regulatory
compliance, quality outcomes, and staff development. The Director
of Nursing is a key member of the hospital leadership team and
works collaboratively with executive leadership, medical staff,
Quality, and Human Resources to ensure excellence in patient care
and survey readiness. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership,
supervision, and professional development for all nursing staff
Ensure nursing services comply with CMS, Joint Commission, state,
and federal regulations Maintain safe staffing levels and oversee
nursing schedules and payroll compliance Participate in QAPI,
performance improvement initiatives, audits, and corrective action
plans Ensure survey readiness and regulatory compliance at all
times Collaborate with Human Resources on hiring, discipline,
evaluations, and terminations Oversee nursing care delivery for
inpatient psychiatric and IOP programs Serve as nursing
administrator on-call as assigned Monitor quality metrics, chart
audits, and nursing performance indicators Support a culture of
safety, accountability, and patient-centered care Qualifications
Education Bachelors Degree in Nursing (required) MSN preferred or
equivalent clinical leadership oversight Licensure Active RN
license in the State of Mississippi (or eligible) Experience
Minimum of 1 year of nursing leadership or management experience
Psychiatric or behavioral health experience strongly preferred
Knowledge & Skills Strong knowledge of nursing standards, patient
safety, and regulatory requirements Excellent leadership,
communication, and organizational skills Ability to lead in
high-acuity behavioral health environments Proficient in
documentation, audits, and quality improvement processes What We
Offer Competitive salary based on experience Medical, dental, and
vision insurance Paid time off and sick leave 401(k) with employer
match Leadership development and growth opportunities
Mission-driven, patient-focused work environment Why Join Freedom
Behavioral? At Freedom Behavioral Hospital, we are committed to
providing compassionate, ethical, and high-quality care to our
patients while supporting and developing our staff. If you are a
strong nursing leader who values safety, compliance, and excellence
in care, we invite you to apply. Apply today and help lead our
nursing team toward excellence in behavioral healthcare.
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