About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking an experienced Associate DON for the Behavioral Health Department to oversee patient care operations, staff performance, and nursing unit management across CPEP, inpatient, and outpatient behavioral health services. The role includes developing programs to improve patient care quality, monitoring staff performance, supporting nurse managers with corrective actions, and maintaining systems for medication error tracking and counseling documentation.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of nursing experience required
  • Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role required
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience managing nursing staff and patient care operations
  • Active RN License required
  • Primary Source Verification of License and Registration of Registered Professional Nurse from NYSED required
  • BLS Certification required
  • English (Speak, Read, Write)

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Plan and develop programs to improve patient care and employee performance
  • Monitor patient care performance across behavioral health units
  • Assess nursing units alongside nurse managers
  • Communicate and assist with corrective action processes
  • Develop and maintain record-keeping systems for medication errors and counseling
  • Support Behavioral Health nursing leadership operations
  • Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Salary discussed upfront
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