Assistant Director of Nursing (RN - ADON) - Behavioral Health
About The Position
We are seeking a seasoned, dedicated Registered Nurse - Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our leadership team in New Baltimore, MI. This is a full-time, permanent direct-care leadership opportunity for an experienced nurse manager who thrives in a unionized healthcare environment and can provide long-term stability and operational excellence. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to direct, plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily operations of nursing and behavioral health services. We are looking for a confident leader with a strong track record of managing 15+ direct reports, implementing process improvements, driving accountability, and establishing credibility with staff and key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan (or multi-state compact license) required.
- Minimum 1 year of progressive nursing leadership or management experience required (Prior Nurse Manager experience strongly preferred; charge nurse experience alone is not sufficient).
- Proven experience managing 15+ direct reports and larger care teams.
- Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) required.
- CPR certification required.
- De-escalation/restraint certification required (training offered and provided upon hire).
- First Aid certification as required by state/facility standards.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a unionized healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
- 5+ years preferred RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the DON/CNO in managing daily nursing operations, evaluating service needs, and managing staffing requirements to ensure optimal, safe patient care.
- Oversee the department in the DON's absence.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise 15+ direct reports.
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management, and employee engagement in a union setting.
- Drive clinical excellence, implement workflow enhancements, and improve department performance and outcomes while ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Model exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.
- Evaluate physical, biopsychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs of behavioral health patients.
- Provide direct patient care as needed.
- Intervene in crisis situations, conduct incident investigations, ensure accurate nursing documentation, and maintain regulatory standards across all shifts.
- Collaborate with leadership on budget management and efficient resource utilization.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary range: $110,000 – $125,000
- $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Consistent weekday schedule (Monday – Friday, Day Shift)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Retirement plan options
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
- Supportive organizational leadership committed to high-quality behavioral healthcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
