RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Riverside Health System

RN Nursing Director Inpatient RMHRC

apartment Riverside Health System location_onHampton, VA, US
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Hampton, Virginia

Join a mission-driven behavioral health hospital focused on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. As the Director of Inpatient Nursing, you will provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and operational excellence for all inpatient acute units at Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center (RMHRC).

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, you’ll guide Nurse Managers, support a highly skilled nursing team, and champion initiatives that elevate quality, safety, and patient experience. This role is pivotal in maintaining a safe, supportive environment for both patients and team members while ensuring RMHRC remains a top-performing leader in behavioral healthcare.

If you are a strong, visible, solutions-oriented nursing leader with a passion for high-quality psychiatric care, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

What You Will Do

  • Provide day-to-day clinical and administrative leadership for inpatient nursing units, ensuring safe staffing levels, smooth operations, and high-quality patient care.
  • Exercise sound judgment in staffing decisions and care needs, addressing changes, sick call-outs, and vacancies while holding team members accountable and communicating concerns appropriately.
  • Partner closely with Nurse Managers, Directors, and the interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety, staff satisfaction, and exceptional outcomes.
  • Serve as a role model and educator by mentoring, coaching, and developing team members on policies, procedures, best practices, and organizational goals.
  • Delegate and prioritize tasks effectively, empowering nurses to work confidently and efficiently—especially during emergencies and high-acuity situations.
  • Lead investigations related to care variances, patient or visitor incidents, and performance concerns; complete rCare and CHRIS documentation promptly.
  • Conduct frequent rounds on all units to monitor care delivery, support staff, assess workflow, and ensure appropriate coverage.
  • Ensure compliance with DNV, CMS, and other regulatory standards, providing leadership with essential updates to maintain excellence in quality and safety.
  • Participate in strategic planning, quality initiatives, and process improvement efforts that enhance patient experience and team member engagement.
  • Foster a culture of shared governance, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement aligned with the Riverside Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Required)
  • Masters Degree, Nursing or Healthcare related field (Preferred)


Experience

  • 3-4 years Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment and/or acute inpatient experience (Required)
  • 3-4 years Nursing Leadership (Preferred)


Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
  • CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
  • ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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