Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

UHS$80K — $95K *
Dover, DE 19901In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to Registered Nurses, LVNs, and Mental Health Technicians.
  • Recognize signs of chemical dependency and mental health disorders; apply appropriate treatment interventions.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Nursing department philosophy, goals, and objectives.
  • Provide administrative support to supervisors and Program Directors; collaborate with CEO and CFO on budget.
  • Plan and coordinate mandatory staff trainings, ensuring compliance with healthcare changes.
  • Ensure adequate staffing on all inpatient units 24/7; assist with hiring and enforce policies.

Benefits

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
  • Access to a diverse programming to expand experience and energize career
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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 Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) collaborates with and provides a second level of leadership for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 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.

Shift:

Full Time

Key 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.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MSN from an accredited School of Nursing
Benefits:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs) * Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
*UHS benefits are available to employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. Coverage is effective on day 31 of employment. Eligibility for employees who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week varies by location.

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