At Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. As our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you will be a cornerstone of our leadership team, ensuring that our nursing staff delivers the highest standard of care. You’ll help shape clinical practices, mentor emerging leaders, and foster a culture of empathy, excellence, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly influence patient outcomes, staff satisfaction, and the overall quality of our healthcare services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities
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Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
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Mentor and coach nursing supervisors and staff, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes.
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Monitor staffing levels, manage scheduling, and support recruitment and retention efforts.
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Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores and clinical performance metrics.
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Participate in budget planning and resource allocation to optimize care delivery.
Requirements
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Current RN license in Nevada required
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Bachelor’s degree in nursing BSN strongly preferred
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Minimum one (1) year of direct psychiatric nursing experience required
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Minimum three (3) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, ideally in behavioral healthcare settings
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Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in nursing care
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Exceptional communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
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A passion for mentoring and developing nursing talent
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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:
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Medical insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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401K Retirement Plan
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Healthcare spending account
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Dependent care spending account
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PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
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Discounted cafeteria meal plan
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Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
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Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
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Pet Insurance
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Identity Theft Insurance
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