Director of Nursing

Company: Aster Springs
Location: Nashville
Posted on: November 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Who We Are Founded as part of the Odyssey Eating Disorder Network. Aster Springs is unique in our ability to work with our clinicians, leaders, and experts nationally to ensure the care provided at Aster Springs is evidence-based and industry leading within our state-of-the-art facility. Our Aster Springs Nashville location provides residential eating disorder treatment in a safe and serene environment to heal. Located just minutes away from downtown Music City, our multidisciplinary treatment team provides tailored treatment plans designed to meet the unique needs of each client. What We Offer Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence Multiple Career Development Pathways Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan) 100% Company Paid Life & ADD 401K with Company Match Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts Generous Team Member Referral Program Parental Leave How You Will Make a Difference The Director of Nursing has general oversight of all nursing staff. They are the direct supervisor of the Milieu Supervisor, and Nursing Staff. The Director of Nursing is responsible for medical/nursing policy and procedures, medical/nursing training, and associated requirements from accrediting bodies. Essential Responsibilities Oversee/perform Daily vital signs/glucose monitoring of clients Oversees medical issues daily and report issues to Nurse Practitioner as needed Oversees/perform all medication distribution Keep medication lists updated Order medication/ensure proper delivery from pharmacy Work with insurance companies on patient medications/complete insurance forms/calls as needed Oversee/perform blood draws/follow up on lab values Oversee/handle medication orders from MD/NP follow up on all orders daily Oversee/place medical supply orders (keep stocked and responsible for pick up) Oversee/schedule all client needed appointments/tests (communicate with Milieu Supervisor) Main communicator between Milieu Supervisor, NP, Nurses and clients Occasional reviews with insurance companies Oversee/perform admission/discharge nursing duties Ensure effective communication between medical/nursing staff and medical vendors Oversee/administer any pertinent medical procedures Responsible for being on-call as scheduled Responsible to oversee accurate accounting of medication charting/procedures/training for all nursing staff Work closely with RD on client weight restoration needs/issues Responsible for monitoring all labs/EKGs/other tests and communicating results with Nurse Practitioner Oversee all pharmacy paperwork/forms-includes controlled substances Oversee administration of yearly vaccines Oversee infection control program and quarantine program for staff/clients Oversee/maintain biohazard accounts/procedures What We're Seeking 5 years or more Nursing/Clinical Experience in Eating Disorder Field Preferred Current Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) Current CPR/1st Aid/ AED certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association) Valid Driver's License Aster Springs provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Aster Springs reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”

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