Psychiatric Nursing Director | $20K Sign-On Bonus
Full Time | Nursing Leadership | Behavioral Health

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Psychiatric Nursing Director for Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for multiple psychiatric nursing units within an acute care hospital.
• Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer to oversee nursing practice, patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, performance improvement, and resource management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leaders while promoting professional growth and accountability.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care through evidence-based nursing practice.
• Maintain 24/7 leadership accountability for assigned service lines.

WHY NURSE LEADERS ARE APPLYING

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus.
• Executive-level leadership opportunity.
• Direct partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Oversight of multiple behavioral health units.
• High-impact leadership role within a respected acute care hospital.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to influence nursing practice, quality, and operational excellence.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base Salary: $150,000-$185,000.
• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Potential relocation assistance.
• Professional leadership development opportunities.
• Full-time employed leadership position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field or BSN required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master's Degree in a healthcare-related field required.
• Minimum of five years of psychiatric nursing leadership experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong leadership, operational, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple nursing units while maintaining high standards of patient care.