Assistant Director of Nursing
About the role
The IAFF Center of Excellence exists to care for first responders who have responded to trauma, crisis, and emergencies. We are seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our nursing team at our premier behavioral health treatment center.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day nursing operations and staffing coordination
- Aid in admissions, discharges, transfers, and continuity of care
- Ensure safe staffing coverage and operational readiness
- Support nursing leadership during emergencies or critical situations
- Step into the Director of Nursing role when needed
- Conduct infection control and nursing compliance audits
- Maintain medication management processes and regulatory compliance
- Support quality assurance initiatives and nursing procedure reviews
- Track labs, outside consultations, and medical transfers
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
- Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and compassion
- Interact directly with patients to ensure high-quality care experiences
- Create a therapeutic, respectful, and healing environment
- Support specialized recovery programming, including the Vivitrol program
Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, licensed as a Registered Nurse as indicated in State law, higher education preferred
- Minimum two years' experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse. Behavioral health experience preferred
- Licensed to practice in the State of practice
Skills
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox, or psychiatric nursing
- Excellent clinical judgment and organizational skills
- A calm, solution-focused approach under pressure
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Calmness and compassion for individuals navigating recovery and mental health challenges
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to team success
Pay
Competitive pay based on experience
Schedule
Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
Benefits
- 401K + match
- Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access
- Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA
- License Reimbursement: Out of state nursing license, no problem we reimburse!
- Employee Referral Bonus you can earn up to $4,000
Company Information
The Recovery Village is part of Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.