Director of Nursing - (DON)

 

 

Step into a Director of Nursing role where you can lead, influence care, and avoid the constant pressure of acute hospital settings.

Sabal Palms Recovery Center is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our detox and residential programs. This is a high-impact leadership role with strong corporate backing, a collaborative clinical team, and a stable, recovery-focused environment.

 

Conveniently located within commuting distance of Spring Hill, Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Crystal River, and North Tampa (~30–60 minutes)

 

As the Director of Nursing, you will guide and support our clinical nursing team to ensure safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care throughout our detox and residential programs. You’ll foster a positive, growth‑oriented environment while upholding regulatory compliance and clinical best practices.

 

• →Provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for all nursing operations
• →Oversee clinical quality, safety, and performance improvement
• →Support individualized treatment planning and continuity of care
• →Collaborate with medical and behavioral health leadership
• →Mentor, support, and develop nursing staff
• →Ensure adherence to state, federal, and facility standards

 

You’ll operate with autonomy at the facility level while benefiting from Acadia Healthcare’s national resources:

• Corporate Nurse Executive Support for regulatory guidance and clinical best practices
• Corporate Recruiting Partnership to help you build a strong and stable nursing team

• Active RN license (FL or compact eligible)
• 3+ years RN experience (behavioral health preferred)
• 2+ years leadership experience (Manager, Supervisor, DON)
• Experience in detox, psych, or addiction treatment is a plus
  • Open to experienced Nurse Managers, or Supervisors ready for a DON step-up!

Why Join Sabal Palms?Sabal Palms Recovery Center is part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest stand‑alone behavioral healthcare provider. Our purpose is to Lead Care With Light, and our mission is to set the standard for clinical excellence, compassion, and innovation in mental health and addiction treatment.We believe in supporting our teams with the resources, training, and leadership they need to deliver exceptional care every day.

 

Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of legally protected characteristics. We are grateful for every application; due to volume, only those closely aligned with the role may be contacted.

 

Positions at this facility require a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information on screening requirements, disqualifying offenses, and exemption processes, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

 

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