Assistant Director of Nursing
About The Position
Looking for a dynamic & compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to join our team! This role requires coverage at both of our locations in Ridgefield and Vancouver, Washington: 888 South Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, WA 98642 5114 NE 94th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662 Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities. Founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities. Are you looking for a rewarding nursing career serving patients struggling with mental health, substance use disorders? Look no further & take the first step towards making a difference & saving lives.. it's what we do! The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions; establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position, and assists the Director of Nursing in the day to day management of the Nursing Department. The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for directing the day to day operations of the Nursing Staff on their assigned unit. The Assistant Director of Nursing may be required to function in the role of the Director of Nursing in the absence of or by directive from the Director of Nursing.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, licensed as a Registered Nurse as indicated in State law, higher education preferred.
- Minimum two years’ experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse with Behavioral Health experience preferred.
- Licensed to practice in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior leadership/supervisor experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
- Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign.
- Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues.
- Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room.
- Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers.
- Coordinate and plan the admission work-flow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled.
- Level of Care transfers in AVATAR.
- Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets.
- Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.
- Coordinate the Vivitrol program as directed by supervisor.
- Is responsible for maintaining the daily scheduling of units according to approved ratios based on census.
- Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for quality patient care delivery.
- During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate nurse staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain on-site throughout the State of Emergency period.
Benefits
- Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
- Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
- Retirement: 401K + match
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access
- Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
- License Reimbursement: Out of state nursing license, no problem we reimburse!
- Employee Referral Bonus you can earn up to $4,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
