Director of Nursing

TAG MedStaffing Newark, NJ Open
TAG MedStaffing is looking for Director of Nursing in Newark, NJ.
This local job opportunity with ID 3892956325 is live since 2026-10-16 05:57:23.
Job Description

✨ Director of Nursing (DON) ✨




? Newark, NJ & Fort Washington, PA | Multi-Site Leadership


? $90,000–$120,000 + Benefits


? Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9 AM–5 PM | No Weekends


? On-Call: Phone support as needed; no on-site response required


? Setting: Correctional/Re-Entry & Behavioral Health




What You’ll Do:



  • Oversee nursing operations and clinical services across three facilities

  • Supervise approximately 10 nursing staff, including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management

  • Ensure regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and adherence to clinical policies and procedures

  • Oversee medication procedures, medical records, and patient care concerns

  • Collaborate with Medical Directors, Site Administrators, and corporate leadership

  • Provide clinical nursing support when staffing coverage is needed

  • Travel between facilities and corporate office locations as required




Qualifications:



  • Active New Jersey RN license required

  • BSN required from an accredited nursing program

  • 5–10 years of nursing leadership/supervisory and healthcare administration experience

  • Correctional healthcare or strong behavioral health experience required

  • Residential substance use treatment experience highly preferred

  • Experience with nursing operations, staff management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement

  • CPR certification required

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

  • Ability to travel between multiple facilities




? Benefits Include: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, sick time, 12+ paid holidays, life/disability insurance, and more!




This is a great opportunity for a nursing leader with a background in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, or residential substance use treatment who enjoys leading teams, improving clinical operations, and ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance. ?




? Interested? Apply now!


Qualified candidates are welcome to reach out directly at 352-267-2423 or rcoursey@tagmedstaffing.com.




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-Rebecca Coursey

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