Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Pediatric Behavioral Health

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing works with the DON to provide 24 hour a day/seven days a week responsibility for inpatient and partial programs. The Assistant Director of Nursing promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy, mission and objectives of Garfield Park Hospital. Participates in rotating AOC schedule to provide administrative support/coverage for the entire hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, authorizing and revising nursing service plan which is integrated and coordinated within the organization, considering need for nursing care resources, scope of services, complexity of care, special age population needs and competency of staff
• Responsibility for all aspects of the nursing department, consistently assessing the department using input from patients, families, employees, MDs, referral sources and/or other management team members
• Collaborating with leaders in developing and revising inpatient staffing plans specifying the mix and number of staff necessary by unit for safe and effective care
• Directly observing nursing care on units, reviewing records, including chart audits upon admission and discharge
• Reporting and communicating with staff and patients to assure the effective delivery of nursing care, taking action promptly when necessary to maintain quality of nursing care

Qualifications

The ADON must demonstrate knowledge and skills in provision of services to various populations including children, adolescent, preadolescents and adult patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN required. MSN highly preferred.
• Experience: 5 years clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population, 3 years previous clinical supervisory role in an inpatient psychiatric setting and administrative/management experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required. BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association and CPI certification required upon completion of orientation.
• Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing principles, working concepts and theory, leadership skills, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management.

Supervision Received: Director of Nursing. Supervision Exercised: Nursing Supervisors, Registered Nurses, Program Specialists, Lead Mental Health Specialists, Mental Health Specialists. Line of Promotion: Director of Nursing.