About the role
At Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. As our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you will be a cornerstone of our leadership team, ensuring that our nursing staff delivers the highest standard of care. You’ll help shape clinical practices, mentor emerging leaders, and foster a culture of empathy, excellence, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly influence patient outcomes, staff satisfaction, and the overall quality of our healthcare services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives. - Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards. - Mentor and coach nursing supervisors and staff, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes. - Monitor staffing levels, manage scheduling, and support recruitment and retention efforts. - Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores and clinical performance metrics. - Participate in budget planning and resource allocation to optimize care delivery.
Requirements
- Current RN license in Nevada required - Bachelor’s degree in nursing BSN strongly preferred - Minimum one (1) year of direct psychiatric nursing experience required - Minimum three (3) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, ideally in behavioral healthcare settings - Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in nursing care - Exceptional communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills - A passion for mentoring and developing nursing talent - Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crisis' by using accepted intervention techniques
Benefits
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
- Medical insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - 401K Retirement Plan - Healthcare spending account - Dependent care spending account - PTO Plan with holiday premium pay - Discounted cafeteria meal plan - Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children) - Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) - Pet Insurance - Identity Theft Insurance
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