Assistant Director of Nursing

The Recovery Village•Salem, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) plays a vital leadership role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Department while ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. This position combines clinical expertise, staff leadership, and operational oversight to support patients through every stage of treatment and recovery. The ADON partners closely with the Director of Nursing and may serve in the DON role when needed. Success in this role requires strong leadership skills, clinical judgment, compassion, and the ability to build trust with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Licensed as a Registered Nurse as indicated in State law
Licensed to practice in the State of practice
Minimum two years’ experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse

Nice To Haves

Higher education preferred
Behavioral health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support and oversee daily nursing operations and staffing
Resolve pending patient care issues from previous shifts
Conduct infection control and compliance audits
Monitor medication storage, returns, destruction, and pharmacy coordination
Maintain nursing supplies and inventory management
Track lab orders, outside consults, and medical transfers
Coordinate admissions, discharges, and continuity of care processes
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance within AVATAR systems
Assist with scheduling and supervision of nursing and behavioral health staff
Conduct nursing procedure audits and quality assurance reviews
Coordinate the Vivitrol program as directed
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies to support patient care
Ensure safe staffing levels during emergencies and state-of-emergency operations