Regional Director, Nursing at Hazelden Betty Ford – Rancho Mirage, California

Regional Director, Nursing

US-CA-Rancho Mirage

Job ID: 2026-12577
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Nursing
Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationShift Day
Responsibilities

The Regional Director of Nursing (DON) provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for nursing practice and operations at designated site(s). This role is responsible for driving the adoption of local and enterprise-wide nursing best practices, clinical standards, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.

The Regional DON leads and mentors nursing leaders—including managers and supervisors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position oversees regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and clinical performance at designated site(s).

Additionally, the Regional DON champions interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation to enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

• Operational Leadership & Clinical Oversight
• Staff Supervision, Development & Performance Management
• Organizational Engagement & Representation
• Goal Implementation & Innovation Coaching
• Nursing Department Leadership & Workforce Development
• Ongoing – Safety, Security & Compliance

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in California, Florida and Oregon (or obtain within 2 months of hire)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical nursing experience, including medical/surgical and/or addiction-related nursing practice.
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Minimum of 6 years total experience across nursing leadership, clinical practice, and addiction-related care (may be concurrent).
• Minimum of 2 years of continuous sobriety
• Experience in long-term care, public health, or hospital settings preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organizational development, and transformational leadership in healthcare environments.

Overview:

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.