Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
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Job overview
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). As Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you will be a cornerstone of the leadership team, ensuring nursing staff delivers the highest standard of care. You will 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 healthcare services.
Key focus areas include 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., and Mentor and coach nursing supervisors and staff, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence..
Successful candidates bring Current RN License In Nevada, Direct Psychiatric Nursing Experience, and Progressive Nursing Leadership Experience. Important skills include Nursing Policies Development, Quality Improvement Initiatives, Nursing Operations Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Coaching, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration.
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Full job description
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:
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Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
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Mentor and coach nursing supervisors and staff, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes.
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Monitor staffing levels, manage scheduling, and support recruitment and retention efforts.
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Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores and clinical performance metrics.
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Participate in budget planning and resource allocation to optimize care delivery.
Requirements
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Current RN license in Nevada required
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Bachelor’s degree in nursing BSN strongly preferred
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Minimum one (1) year of direct psychiatric nursing experience required
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Minimum three (3) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, ideally in behavioral healthcare settings
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Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in nursing care
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Exceptional communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
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A passion for mentoring and developing nursing talent
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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:
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Medical insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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401K Retirement Plan
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Healthcare spending account
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Dependent care spending account
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PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
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Discounted cafeteria meal plan
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Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
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Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
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Pet Insurance
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Identity Theft Insurance
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