Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

About the role

As our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you will be a cornerstone of our leadership team, ensuring that our nursing staff delivers the highest standard of care. You'll help shape clinical practices, mentor emerging leaders, and foster a culture of empathy, excellence, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly influence patient outcomes, staff satisfaction, and the overall quality of our healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
• Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Mentor and coach nursing supervisors and staff, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes
• Monitor staffing levels, manage scheduling, and support recruitment and retention efforts
• Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores and clinical performance metrics
• Participate in budget planning and resource allocation to optimize care delivery

Requirements

• Current RN license in Nevada required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN strongly preferred)
• Minimum one (1) year of direct psychiatric nursing experience required
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, ideally in behavioral healthcare settings
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in nursing care
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
• A passion for mentoring and developing nursing talent
• Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crises by using accepted intervention techniques

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.