Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN

Career Center•Columbia, TN

About The Position

Our acute-care psychiatric hospital provides stabilizing care for adults, especially seniors, who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral complications from a mental health diagnosis or dementia. As Assistant Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for administration of the nursing services under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services. About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com . Apply today if you want a great job in a team-oriented culture where people care about each other. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits and advancement opportunities. Come grow with us! POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Nursing will administer the nursing services under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility, and local, state and federal regulations, to maximize the fulfillment of care-giving needs of the patients.

Requirements

Two (2) years’ experience in supervision of others in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution
Minimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient care and care planning
Minimum of six (6) months experience in geriatric and/or psychiatric nursing
Current State of Registered Nurse (RN) License
Current CPR Certification
Current State Driver’s license
Current Auto liability Insurance according to Company Policy
Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

Orient, instruct and supervise other nursing personnel.
Evaluate each patient’s condition and care and develop overall care plans for patients, including rehab and restorative activities.
Review and re-write care plan as directed.
Order medications from facility pharmacy.
Requisition diet orders and supplies.
Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Assist with the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the Nursing Services Department, as well as related programs and activities, incompliance with rules and regulations governing long term care facilities, employers, and in accordance with facility policy.
Assist in facilitating the coordination of nursing services with other departments to maintain quality care for patients and offer equal opportunities for employees.
Assist with the scheduling report of personnel
Assist in making routine rounds and conducting tours with others.
Assist in reviewing and determining the valid licensure and certification for the position held in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assist in inventorying, identifying and monitoring the storage of equipment, supplies, etc.
Assist in the planning, developing and conducting in-service education for staff on related Nursing Services functions.
Assist in determining the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department
Assist in arranging for and overseeing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.