Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

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
• 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, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Pet and Identity Theft insurance