Assistant Director of Nursing

Perimeter Healthcare•Jackson, TN

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment to service excellence extends across several states and different care settings. Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Jackson is a residential treatment facility providing care to adolescents. Located in Jackson, TN Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson's goal is to provide a responsive healing environment for patients and to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion. Our team ensures patients receive the high-quality, personalized care they need to overcome mental health and behavioral challenges. We offer a range of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient counseling and therapies. Role Overview The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will assist the Director of Nursing in the overall management and leadership of the nursing department. This role involves overseeing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. The ADON will play a key role in staff development, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of nursing policies and procedures.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in Tennessee
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
CPR and Handle with Care instructor or ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days.
Two years of psychiatric clinical experience with children and adolescents, nursing management, and/or supervision experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to patient-centered care

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health or pediatric nursing
Background in inpatient psychiatric care
Preferred BSN

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing nursing services to ensure high-quality patient care.
Supervise nursing staff, including screening, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
Monitor patient outcomes and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
Serve as a resource and mentor for nursing staff, providing guidance and support in clinical practice.
Assist in managing nursing operations, including staffing, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
Monitoring and implementation of Infection Control policies and procedures.
Educating the staff on all policies and procedures, new directives, and annual trainings including department specific training.
Participation in all hospital and staff meetings as required.
Address patient and family concerns and complaints in a professional manner.
Stay updated on current trends and advancements in nursing practices and healthcare regulations.