An Assistant Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
Registered Nurse - Assistant Director of Nursing opportunitiy at
White Deer Run of Allenwood Preferred Qualifications:
BSN or higher Nursing Manager experience 5+ years RN experience 2+ years behavioral health RN experience Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm, flexible with operational needs We are looking for an individual who is passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you! Tucked away in central Pennsylvania's Bald Eagle State Forest, White Deer Run of Allenwood is a leading provider of residential and detoxification services for adolescents and adults age 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. Our patients receive personalized care provided by a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals. We use a variety of evidence-based practices and techniques as part of our programming, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-Step recovery principles, choice theory, and motivational interviewing. Our facility is located on 150 scenic acres amid the majestic mountains of central Pennsylvania, providing a serene environment in which to step away from the daily stressors of life and focus on returning to a full and rewarding lifestyle free of chemical dependency. White Deer Run of Allenwood provides personalized treatment, with a broad range of specialty treatment programs that includes aromatherapy, meditation, and guided imagery, along with tai chi, yoga, and an outdoor ropes course. We offer a separate, gender-specific adolescent unit that provides age-appropriate treatment and school courses that allow those patients to work on assignments from their home district.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Assists the DON with directing, planning, coordinating, monitoring and supervising the effective and efficient use of the operations of nursing and the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services in a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work closely with the DON to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by the nursing team. Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients' physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. In the absence of the DON, oversee the nursing team to ensure quality patient care, customer service and compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the facility. Assist DON/CNO to provide effective and efficient budget management that ensures the best utilization of resources. Assist in the management of the daily operations of nursing services. Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to ensure needs of patients are met as assigned. Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety. Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to ensure needs of patients are met as assigned. Ensure nursing services are provided in compliance with the laws and regulations of federal, state and local governmental agencies. Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation. Identify the educational needs of staff and develop educational or training programs. Assist with the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures for the facility. Help to develop and maintain documentation systems for continuity of care and record storage that assures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures. Intervene in crisis situations and investigate incidents. Prepare reports to inform management of the status and implementation of programs, services and quality initiatives of the unit. Help oversee nursing services documentation to ensure it meets all standards. Provide direct care as needed. Serve on committees as required.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree nursing or higher strongly preferred. Current registered nursing license in State of facility required 5+ Years of experience as a registered nurse preferred. Two years of registered nursing experience required. Two years experience in behavioral health as an Registered Nurse preferred. One year experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) or relatable experience required Prior experience as a nursing manager strongly preferred One year of progressive leadership or management experience required
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Current RN license as required by state. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHRN #LI-ALLE #LI-MG2 Explore Location Close the popup Apply Now Save job Recommended Get matched! Upload your resume and see jobs that match your skills and experience Search with Resume Get notified for similar jobs Sign up to receive job alerts Enter Email address (Required) Submit Success! Successfully subscribed for similar jobs ok Failure! You have already subscribed for this job ok Failure! Failed to subscribed for similar jobs ok Manage alerts Activation mail sent to this email address. Please activate the similar job alert. Successfully subscribed for similar jobs Ok Failure! 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