Nursing Services Director - SHW

Director of Nursing Services

Come join a great team at State Hospital West (SHW)! We are seeking a Director of Nursing Services to join our team in Nampa, Idaho. SHW is a 16-bed Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment Hospital serving youth ages 1118. Our facility is located on a beautiful campus situated between Ridgecrest and Centennial golf courses along the I-84 corridor. State Hospital West provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for Idaho's adolescents experiencing the most serious and persistent mental health challenges. We partner closely with families and communities to support successful transitions back to home and community living. SHW is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

The Director of Nursing Services provides executive leadership and oversight for all nursing operations at State Hospital West. This role ensures safe, evidence-based, trauma-informed care for adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting while maintaining full compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory requirements. The Director leads nursing education, competency development, and policy implementation, fostering consistency, quality, and excellence in clinical practice. Serving as a key member of the hospital's interdisciplinary leadership team, the Director of Nursing Services collaborates with psychiatry, psychology, social work, and allied disciplines to coordinate patient care and enhance treatment outcomes. This position plays a critical role in workforce development, including staff recruitment, retention, mentorship, and professional growth. Through strategic leadership and continuous quality improvement, the Director strengthens the hospital's ability to provide effective, patient-centered treatment and sustain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff. This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS :

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time / 30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and / or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

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