ADON – Behavioral Health - ABH 26-00683

NavitasPartners • Kings County, NY

4d • $3,500 - $4,275 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Behavioral Health for a 13-week assignment at a healthcare facility in Brooklyn, NY. The ADON will support nursing leadership in planning, developing, and overseeing programs designed to enhance patient care quality and employee performance within the Behavioral Health department. This leadership role requires strong clinical expertise, supervisory experience, and the ability to drive quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience
• At least 5 years in a supervisory/leadership role
• Assistant Director of Nursing experience required
• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health experience required
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program
• Active RN License
• Primary Source Verification of RN License through the NYS Department of Education (NYSED)
• BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement programs to improve patient care and nursing performance
• Monitor patient care performance metrics and collaborate with Nurse Managers to address identified gaps
• Assist in implementing corrective action plans when necessary
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking medication errors, incident reports, and counseling documentation
• Support compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to nursing staff
• Participate in quality improvement and performance evaluation initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level