Psychiatric/DD Nurse Manager Assistant Director Of Nursing (ADON)

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health — Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, OH 44067. Contact: Bernadette Dudley, (330) 467-7131 ext. 2335. Unclassified, exempt from union.

About the role

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office in Columbus. DBH values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused), Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent), Value Driven, Innovative (Yes Before No), Strong Sense of Urgency. DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery, fostering an inclusive, stigma-free environment with wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies.

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in the organization and administration of the Nursing Department to ensure daily operations, compliance standards, and patient care and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations of the Nursing Department
• Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing programs and services
• Monitor nursing policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, and performance improvement activities
• Develop and implement performance improvement monitoring and evaluation programs
• Identify risks to safety and health; implement plans of correction
• Conduct clinical reviews and investigations
• Make routine clinical rounds in patient areas
• Supervise nursing staff including supervisory and management personnel
• Monitor work schedules and work assignments to ensure adequate coverage
• Interview applicants and arrange necessary testing for new hires
• Work with other hospital disciplines
• Chair, attend, and participate in meetings and mandated trainings

Qualifications

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio as issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code
• 36 months experience in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities
• Completion of undergraduate core program in nursing
• 18 months training or 18 months experience in supervision
• 18 months training or 18 months experience in management
• 12 months training or 12 months experience in counseling
• 12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations

The equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Pay

Hourly rate: $48.93–$69.94/hr (E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule, Step 1 start). Opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time. Normal working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm (flexible schedule).

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position.