Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Looking for a dynamic & compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to join our team!
About Our Organization
This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.
While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.
At the Washburn House addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, we strive to provide a higher level of care. Our vision includes constantly enhancing and perfecting our techniques to provide our clients with the best therapeutic options possible. Through a close-knit community of staff, residents, and family, we can build a brand-new life for our clients.
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions; establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position, and assists the Director of Nursing in the day-to-day management of the Nursing Department. The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Staff on their assigned unit. The Assistant Director of Nursing may be required to function in the role of the Director of Nursing in the absence of or by directive from the Director of Nursing.
Core Job Duties:
Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign.
Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues.
Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room.
Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers.
Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled.
Level of Care transfers in AVATAR.
Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets.
Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.
Coordinate the Vivitrol program as directed by supervisor.
Is responsible for maintaining the daily scheduling of units according to approved ratios based on census.
Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for quality patient care delivery.
During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate nurse staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain on-site throughout the State of Emergency period.
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 with Behavioral Health experience preferred.
Licensed to practice in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
Prior leadership/supervisor experience preferred.
Eligible to work in the United States, required.

Work arrangement
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