Assistant Director of Nursing - Sign On Bonus Up to $5k

Overview

 

Seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team in Upper Marlboro, MD!

 

Starting Salary: $110k/yr + Sign On Bonus Up to $5000

 

SUD/MH/BH Experience Strongly Preferred

 

 

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to addressing the unique behavioral health challenges faced by this exceptional population. With facilities across various regions of the U.S., we have been on a relentless mission to provide compassionate care and support to those struggling with PTSD and substance use disorders. Discover more about ARS and our transformative work at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.

 

The IAFF Center of Excellence (IAFF-COE) is a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation center designed especially for and by firefighters. The 60-bed facility, located on 15 acres just outside Washington, DC, gives these fire fighters and first responders the opportunity to receive treatment among peers, led by clinicians who have experience working with these professionals. Learn more about the IAFF Center of Excellence and the crucial services we provide at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com/centers/iaff-recovery-center.

 

We understand the vital role you play in saving lives and supporting our heroes.

 

When you join our team, you can expect: 

• Competitive Starting Pay: $110k/yr
• Sign On Bonus Up to $5000
• Night Shift Differential: $2/hr
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee
• Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• And much more!

Read our Online Reviews: Birdseye (4.8 Stars), Facebook (4.8 Stars), Rehab.com (3.9 Stars)

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical, psychiatric, chemical dependency, substance use disorder, addiction recovery, mental health and behavioral health treatment. Establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties and other required tasks:

 

Hours: Full-Time  | On-Call/Flexible | Salaried/Exempt

 

• 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 4.
• 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 onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
• Demonstrates ability to participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
• Demonstrates ability to interact with clients with compassion and respect.
• Demonstrates ability to display good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manne