ADON

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $80k-$87k

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for upholding the standards of care established by regulatory and accrediting bodies. The Assistant Director of Nursing provides oversight and direction to all direct care nursing staff in the absence of the DON. The ADON ensures that the unit is staffed safely and according to protocol; providing assistance as needed to thenursing staff with regard to decision making, clinical judgment issues, medical staff communication, as well as providingdirect patient care when indicated. Assumes nursing administrator on call duties when indicated. Provides direct oversight tothe nursing staff in the absence of the DON. Participates in the QAPI process with monitoring, tracking and analyzingnursing data. Assists the development of the nursing schedule in a timely manner. Coordinates the performance of

nursing care to patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. Completes

performance evaluations for nursing staff as scheduled. Actively works with Intake and the Service Development

Department to facilitate admissions into the facility in a timely manner. Maintains knowledge of admission criteria

and accurately documents admission criteria for new admissions. Functions as a member of the Utilization and Treatment

Team to participate in the communication of identified patient goals, interventions, and assessment. The ADON acts as a

resource for all administrative, nursing, and direct care staff in formulation of policies, procedures, forms, and process that

directly affect the nursing department and patient care. The ADON is charged with ensuring survey readiness through

regulatory compliance and quality standards of care. The ADON collaborates on facilities projects and program

development to oversee the safe accurate, development, and implementation of patient care. Participates as a member of theleadership team within the facility.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Education : Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree in Nursing minimum, with MSN oversight.

License : RN License through the state board of nursing

Experience : One-year management or related experience in nursing

Additional Requirement

Effective verbal communication skills

Effective organizational skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Analytical problem solving skills

Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions

Proficient knowledge of PC computers

Basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria

Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND / OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

Photo ID

Social Security Card / Drivers License

Primary Source Verification of education

Copy of clinical license

CPR

Behavioral Management Training