The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations, supervising nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high-quality care for adolescents and young adults receiving intensive behavioral health treatment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide leadership, supervision, training, and ongoing support to nursing staff.
- Assist with nursing staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
- Oversee medical consents, physician orders, medication changes, Rogers Orders, and clinical documentation.
- Monitor infection control, quality assurance initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct clinical audits, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized client care and treatment planning.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide direct nursing care as needed.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in their absence.
- Ensure adherence to agency policies, nursing standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Qualifications- Current, unrestricted Massachusetts RN license required.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, or adolescent treatment settings strongly preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of medication administration, infection control, and quality improvement practices.
- Current CPR certification required; CPR and First Aid Instructor certifications preferred.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
- Personal professional liability insurance required.
Salary: $113,000 - $118,000 |
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
- Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
