RN - ADON | Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Nursing Department with hospital administration, maintaining flexibility and undertaking additional duties as assigned. The role requires advanced clinical and management skills in mental health nursing, along with administrative skills that support safe patient care, effective communication, and program efficiency. As a clinical role model and leader of a multidisciplinary unit team, the ADON designates nursing care, supervises nursing staff’s clinical practice, maintains nursing standards, and supports adherence to the Center’s philosophy, objectives, and mission. The ADON assists the DON with coordinating new employee orientation and introducing new employees to the Center’s mission and their roles. The position also collaborates with the Medical Director and Director of Emergency & Social Services to support a therapeutic environment, conducts unit rounds, and works with the consulting psychiatrist to develop thorough and effective treatment plans. Additional duties may be assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
- At least one year of experience in the nursing mental health field, with a thorough understanding of psychiatric patients.
- Thorough understanding of adult learning principles.
- At least three years of supervisory or management experience.
- At least one year of nursing management experience in a mental health facility.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to motivate and develop staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data to make informed decisions about patient care and departmental operations.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems and other healthcare technology.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in behavioral health nursing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing environments and challenges.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development in nursing practices.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience developing and implementing educational programs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing and Nursing Department with hospital administration and perform additional duties as assigned.
- Use administrative skills to support safe patient care, effective communication, and program efficiency.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and serve as a role model to nursing personnel.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team on the units, designate nursing care, and supervise the clinical practice of the nursing team.
- Maintain nursing standards and support adherence to the Center’s philosophy, objectives, and mission.
- Assist the Director of Nursing with coordinating new employee orientation and orienting employees to the Center’s mission and their roles.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director and Director of Emergency & Social Services to support a therapeutic environment.
- Conduct unit rounds and collaborate with the consulting psychiatrist to develop thorough and effective treatment plans for clients.
- Assure the delivery of excellent patient care for Center clients.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Pension plan
- 403(b)
- Paid time off (over four weeks in the first year)
- Flexible work schedules
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Free telehealth services
- HRSA loan forgiveness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
