We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced
Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to join our team at The Recovery Village Salem in Salem, Oregon.
Position SummaryThe
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) plays a vital leadership role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Department while ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
This position combines clinical expertise, staff leadership, and operational oversight to support patients through every stage of treatment and recovery. The ADON partners closely with the Director of Nursing and may serve in the DON role when needed.
Success in this role requires strong leadership skills, clinical judgment, compassion, and the ability to build trust with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities- Support and oversee daily nursing operations and staffing
- Resolve pending patient care issues from previous shifts
- Conduct infection control and compliance audits
- Monitor medication storage, returns, destruction, and pharmacy coordination
- Maintain nursing supplies and inventory management
- Track lab orders, outside consults, and medical transfers
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and continuity of care processes
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance within AVATAR systems
- Assist with scheduling and supervision of nursing and behavioral health staff
- Conduct nursing procedure audits and quality assurance reviews
- Coordinate the Vivitrol program as directed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies to support patient care
- Ensure safe staffing levels during emergencies and state-of-emergency operations
Requirements- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, licensed as a Registered Nurse as indicated in State law, higher education preferred
- Minimum two years' experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse. Behavioral health experience preferred.
- Licensed to practice in the State of practice.
BenefitsBENEFITS: Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
- Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
- Retirement: 401K + match
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access
- Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
- License Reimbursement: Out of state nursing license, no problem we reimburse!
- Employee Referral Bonus you can earn up to $4,000
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