Director of Nursing (DON) - Behavioral Health - DONKP
Company: NavitasPartners
Location: Kingston
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Director of Nursing
(DON) – Behavioral Health Location: Brooklyn, NY 11206 Job Type:
Contract Compensation Local Rate: $90–$97/hour (approximately
$3,637.50/week) Travel Rate: $3,959.50/week Schedule 40 hours per
week 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday Approved agency public
holidays not included Position Overview "Navitas Healthcare, LLC"
is seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Nursing
(DON) to lead and support the Behavioral Health department at a
healthcare facility in Brooklyn, NY. This leadership role is
responsible for driving quality improvement initiatives, ensuring
regulatory compliance, and overseeing the delivery of safe,
high-quality, patient-centered care within a behavioral health
environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical
expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to
excellence in behavioral health nursing services. Key
Responsibilities Plan, develop, and implement initiatives to
improve patient care outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate patient care performance metrics in
collaboration with nursing leadership. Conduct unit assessments and
implement corrective action plans to address identified gaps.
Develop, maintain, and oversee documentation and tracking systems
related to medication errors and staff counseling. Ensure
compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and
organizational standards. Provide leadership, mentorship, and
ongoing guidance to nursing staff within the Behavioral Health
department. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
from an accredited nursing program. Minimum of 7 years of nursing
experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or
leadership role. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with Primary
Source Verification through the New York State Department of
Education (NYSED). Current BLS certification. Demonstrated
experience working in a Behavioral Health setting. Preferred
Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field. For
more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at
516-862-1169. About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one
of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US
providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous
hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we
cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be
blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
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