Assistant Director of Nursing RN - Behavioral Health

Overview

Are you an exceptional nurse leader seeking a transformative career opportunity?

 

Join Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional nurses like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions, and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.

 

The Recovery Village Indianapolis (RVI) is a 71 bed residential facility treating patients with substance abuse and mental health discorders. 

71 beds: 46 SUD Residential, 10 beds for Detox Residential, and 15 Mental Health Residential.

 

Take the first step toward making a difference and saving lives.

Pay Minimum

USD $93,600.00/Yr.

Pay Maximum

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) 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 fostering staff engagement, aligning team efforts with organizational goals, and driving quality improvement projects along with 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 influenza vaccination program.
• Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize medical supplies.
• Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consultations, track medical transfers. Verification that collected lab samples are properly labeled and stored.
• Level of Care transfers in Avatar are entered timely.
• 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.
• Assists the staff with admissions, discharges, patient care needs as required to provide optional nursing care.
• Interacts with patients and staff on duty on a regular basis to ensure quality care.
• 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 and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.

 

Schedule: 12pm -10pm and rotating weekend

 

Urgently Hiring: FT (10 hr shifts) 

 

When you join us as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you can expect:

• Starting at $93,600/yr - based on experience
• Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package.
• Paid Time Off: 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!

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.

 

Other Titles : Detox Nurse, Addiction Nurse, Substance Abuse Nurse, Psych Nurse, Behavioral Health Nurse, Chemical Dependency Nu