Assistant Director of Nursing | Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital (1393)

## Description

Job Purpose

• The ADON will assist the DON and the Nursing Department with the administration of the hospital, maintaining flexibility and assuming additional duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• This employee will be a registered nurse with advanced clinical and management skills in mental health nursing.
• This employee will perform administrative skills aimed at ensuring safe patient care, effective communication and program efficiency.
• This employee demonstrates clinical expertise and serves as a role model to the nursing program personnel.
• As a leader of a multi-disciplinary team on the units, this employee will designate nursing care, supervise clinical practice of the nursing team, maintain nursing standards and assure overall adherence to the philosophy, objectives and mission of the Center.
• This employee will assist the Director of Nursing in regard to orientation of all new employees to the center’s mission, their role within the center and will assist in coordinating new employee orientation.
• Work in collaboration with the Medical Director and Director of Emergency & Social Services to assure a therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and acts as a role model to other nursing personnel, assuring the delivery of excellent patient care for all Center clients.
• Conducts rounds on the units and collaborates with the consulting psychiatrist to develop thorough and effective treatment plans for all clients.
• Any additional duties as assigned by leadership.

## Qualifications

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Required Experience

• One (1) years’ experience in the Nursing Mental Health Field with a thorough understanding of the psychiatric patient required.
• Requires thorough understanding of the principles of adult learning, preferably with experience developing and implementing educational programs.
• Minimum of three (3) year of Supervisory or management experience required
• Minimum of One (1) year nursing management experience in a mental health facility required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data to make informed decisions regarding patient care and departmental operations.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and other healthcare technology.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in behavioral health nursing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments and challenges.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development in nursing practices.

LifeStream Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pension Plan
• 403(b)
• Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Telehealth Services
• HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program
• And More!

**Important Notice**

As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements. For more details on Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: [Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.flclearinghouse.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Caevans%40lsbc.net%7C5f795af5c2fe4cdf434708de471f60d1%7C09634b29fb4f4db8ac10943ef209c6a9%7C0%7C0%7C639026397269213558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=E0NwK3WBlel14M3i7Nc6tsfVD2JnJ8w%2FcrEtZnDG4mY%3D&reserved=0)

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