Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health 616
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), under the guidance of the Regional Director of Nursing, is responsible for activities and functions related to administration of members served care systems and care in nursing areas and departments. The role is with Alameda County Youth CSU, a Crisis Stabilization Unit serving youth in Alameda County. The program provides screening and triage, medication support, and brief treatment in a safe, protective setting; typical stays are up to 24 hours. The ADON works a full-time schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and participates in a structured on-call rotation. The ADON assists with planning, organizing, directing, and controlling nursing services; supports departmental goals, staffing, budget, regulatory compliance, medication management, infection control, and quality improvement; and works with facility leadership and other departments to ensure safe, therapeutically effective, and cost-effective care. The role promotes professional staff development, effective communication, and a “no force first” culture.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and two years of experience, including one year in psychiatric nursing and one year in a supervisory capacity; OR a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field and one year of experience in psychiatric nursing, including one year in a supervisory capacity.
- Current, valid California RN license.
- At least 18 years of age.
- CPR, BLS AHA, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification from a hands-on course by the date of employment and before providing direct client care; certifications must remain current throughout employment.
- Valid and current driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance with the employee listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings; weekly mileage reimbursement is provided at the IRS rate.
- Completion of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
- If driving is required for the position, maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Youth experience.
- Crisis, emergency room, or inpatient experience.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate Telecare’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling nursing services.
- Collaborate with the Regional Floating Director of Nursing to develop departmental goals, objectives, performance standards, policies, and procedures, and organize the department to meet applicable guidelines.
- Advise the administrator on procedural changes related to care of members served.
- Use management practices that empower staff, establish clear expectations, provide frequent feedback, and support Continuous Quality Improvement.
- Promote professional and effective relationships and communication within the department and with other departments.
- Collaborate with administrative staff on strategic planning to support facility effectiveness.
- Work within established staffing requirements and recommend personnel numbers and classifications to the Administrator.
- Participate in recruitment, selection, and, when necessary, disciplinary action within the Nursing Department.
- Partner with the Administrator to implement the safety program and reduce workers’ compensation claims.
- Follow procurement standards for departmental supplies and equipment.
- Assist in managing the Nursing Department within budget parameters and participate in fiscal budget development.
- Ensure nursing department compliance with related state, federal, and local licensing regulations and requirements.
- Oversee medication management and infection control standards.
- Collaborate with leadership and other departments on quality initiatives, coordinate nursing services with clinical and ancillary services, and promote cost-effective use of personnel, supplies, and equipment.
- Encourage participation in professional and trade organizations that promote mental health services.
- Promote a “no force first” culture and establish standards for safe, therapeutically effective care.
- Assess the quality of care delivered by the Nursing Department and ensure sound practice.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive Nursing Department Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program, including interdepartmental collaboration, employee education, standards monitoring, and removal of barriers to high-quality care.
- Actively participate in committees involving member safety and nursing policies, practices, and procedures.
- Take responsibility for professional growth and the ongoing professional development of nursing staff.
- Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation, monitor communications, and respond to work-related needs according to operational protocols.
Benefits
- Paid time off accrual for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shift and 10% for overnight shift.
- Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for weekend AM shift, 11% for weekend PM shift, and 15% for weekend overnight shift.
- Free continuing education units.
- Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
- Coaching and mentorship.
- Online University tuition discount.
- Company scholarships.
- Medical insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
