FT ADON (Asst Director of Nursing)

UHS • Jacksonville, FL

120d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) develops department goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures, and organizes the department in accordance with administrative guidelines. The Assistant Director of Nursing functions in an advisory capacity to Administration in evaluating proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care. This position directs the implementation and ensures compliance with the Standard of Nursing Practice that promotes optimum health care delivery. The ADON is responsible for the coordination of the interdisciplinary care delivered to patients on patient care units. The ADON has the responsibility for monitoring the overall functioning of the unit and for initiating problem solving activities when necessary. While not a direct supervisor of the non-nursing members of the team, the ADON is charged with keeping the activity on the unit organized and may intervene, when necessary to discuss concerns, problems, suggestions with other treatment team members or with non-clinical support staff, such as housekeeping, maintenance, business office, dietician involving the Director of Nursing as necessary. In collaboration with the House Supervisors, and with input from the nursing staff, ensures that best practice standards are adhered to at all times. Serves as the DON designee as appointed by the DON.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN or BS preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent Psychiatric experience.
• Recent management/administrative experience preferred.
• Current FL RN license or current license from a compact state required.
• CPR certification required.
• Handle with Care certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop department goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
• Organize the department in accordance with administrative guidelines.
• Function in an advisory capacity to Administration regarding procedural changes related to patient care.
• Direct the implementation and ensure compliance with the Standard of Nursing Practice.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care delivered to patients on patient care units.
• Monitor the overall functioning of the unit and initiate problem-solving activities.
• Keep the activity on the unit organized and intervene as necessary.
• Collaborate with House Supervisors and nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practice standards.
• Serve as the DON designee as appointed by the DON.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 328+ Subsidiaries.
• Educational Reimbursement and Assistance (FT Employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees