Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

UHS•Dover, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Behavioral Health System is a 104-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Dover, Delaware area. Dover Behavioral Health System features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Dover Behavioral Health System. This opportunity offers working at a hospital known for its outstanding patient satisfaction, including ranking 6th for highest patient satisfaction in 2020 compared to over 200+ psychiatric hospitals. We attribute this success to our talented and dedicated staff. We are the best at what we do! We are seeking a talented and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team! The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) collaborates with and provides a second level of leadership for the Director of Nursing to ensure the monitoring and assessment of facility-wide patient nursing care for adults, adolescents, and children and to ensure that clinical nursing practice is based on established procedures and ensures the highest possible quality of patient care.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN Required
Current Delaware Registered Nurse License
3 years' experience in a behavioral health nursing supervisory role
Strong leadership skills and organizational ability
Superior communication skills and adaptability in changing situations
Current CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

MSN from an accredited School of Nursing

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to Registered Nurses, LVNs, and Mental Health Technicians.
Recognize signs and symptoms of chemical dependency and mental health disorders, applying appropriate treatment interventions.
Develop, implement, and maintain philosophy, goals, and objectives for Nursing department and inpatient units, aligned with professional nursing practice and hospital's purpose.
Provide administrative support to supervisors and Program Directors, collaborating closely with CEO and CFO on budgeted annual FTEs.
Plan and coordinate mandatory trainings for staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare changes.
Ensure adequate staffing on all inpatient units 24/7, assist Chief Nursing Officer with hiring, terminations, and policy enforcement, maintain customer satisfaction, and support education, training, and onboarding of nursing staff.