Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Description:

• Manage and supervise nursing staff and operations to ensure appropriate healthcare services for patients.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing (DON) and healthcare team to oversee and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintain a safe, healthy environment for patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise nursing staff, including conducting performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
• Evaluate patient care quality and implement improvement initiatives in collaboration with Nurse Managers and DON.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.
• Participate in policy and procedure development and hospital-wide employee orientations.
• Provide professional nursing care as needed to respond to workload demands or staffing shortages.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
  • Master's degree preferred.

• Experience:

  • Three (3) years' experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting with an additional two (2) years of supervisory experience.
  • Two (2) years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience working exclusively with individuals diagnosed with mental illness or multiple disabilities.
  • Knowledge of regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission, DHSS, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services is preferred.

• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.

Professional Development:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members.
• Access to best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point-of-care support.

Perks and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k.
• DailyPay option, receive your money as you earn it.
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Community and Culture:

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.
• Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture.
• Excellent career growth opportunities.
• Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Enjoy autonomy in a warm team environment.
• Participate in growth and training opportunities.