Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON

UHS•Portsmouth, VA

137d•Onsite

About The Position

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7- 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility. What do our current nurses value at Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing, which confers RN, AD or diploma in Nursing
Must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or have a multi-state license
One year nursing supervisory required (two preferred).
Prefer experience with children and adolescents in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program.
Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors for violence and determining potential for violent acting out and ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideations.
Good verbal and written skills
Ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary
Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of nursing care on assigned unit for residents ages 05-18.
Adheres to Nursing Standards and Policies, Facility Policies and Procedures, the Nurse Practice Act, and maintain patient safety.
Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive safe, quality, and cost effective care.
Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and information.
Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients, families, and Staff.
Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient or Staff outcomes.
Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.
Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills related to patient’s mental health and physical health needs.
Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care.
Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.
Leads unit staff by example.