Full-Time – Assistant Director of Nursing

What we will provide for you:

Tuition reimbursement available Small hospital BIG opportunities ETO (3 weeks accrued vacation time your first year) Sick leave and Family Sick leave Competitive benefits package, including 401K match Growth opportunities The Health and Happiness of our employees is a top priority Casual environment, great staff to patient ratio

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a behavioral health hospital is to ensure the efficient and compassionate delivery of nursing care to patients dealing with mental health challenges. The ADON supports the Director of Nursing in managing nursing operations, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards, and fostering a safe and therapeutic environment. The ADON plays a pivotal role in strengthening nursing leadership, ensuring excellent patient care, and creating a supportive work environment for nursing staff.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Operations: Assist in overseeing daily nursing operations, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. Development, implementation, and monitoring of nursing staffing plan based on facility needs. Be responsive to urgent patient care matters 24 hours/7 days a week (or delegates to a qualified RN) Make administrative decisions as required in the absence of the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator. Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise nursing staff, ensuring proper onboarding and continuous professional development. Plan, assign, and supervise hospital activities to ensure continuity of patient services. Provide significant input and complete the performance appraisal and competency assessment of nursing staff. Handle corrective actions, hiring, and oversee staff scheduling and payroll processing. Patient Care: Monitor patient progress, participate in treatment planning, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care outcomes. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations, licensing standards, and facility policies. Participate in facility committees as identified. Quality Improvement: Support quality improvement initiatives by monitoring key performance indicators and implementing corrective actions. Completion of required audits and addressing deficits identified timely. This can include providing education and/or instruction to partners as needed. Policy Development: Develop and enforce nursing protocols to align with best practices in behavioral healthcare. Infection Control: Lead infection control initiatives and ensure adherence to safety procedures. Collaboration:

Work closely with the Director of Nursing, medical providers, therapists, and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care

Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights: Mission and Vision

We are committed to improve the quality of life of our patients by delivering personalized behavioral health in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to bring communities, families, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health, on patient at a time.

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