Assistant Director of Nursing

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Arkansas; On-site; USD 102,903 - 114,337; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounted rates for loans

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing in Arkansas to manage nursing staff and operations. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in nursing, three years of psychiatric inpatient experience, and two years of supervisory experience. This role offers a supportive environment with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a psychiatric inpatient setting with supervisory experience.
• Experience with individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses.
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Evaluate patient care quality and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Participate in policy development and orientations.
• Provide nursing care during staffing shortages.

Skills

Supervising nursing staff

Regulatory compliance

Patient care quality evaluation

Policy development

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare.
Join us

Compensation Information: $102,903.84 - $114,337.60 / year

Department (Org): Administration

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

We believe everyone shares a deep desire to help society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we deliver non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing. Join our mission to provide quality care with collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to always do the right thing.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and provides direct clinical care, including lifesaving interventions.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for both licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, with best-in-class resources.

How you make a difference

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) manages and supervises the nursing staff and operations, ensuring patients receive appropriate care. They collaborate with the Director of Nursing and other team members to implement policies and maintain compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff, including performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action.
• Evaluate patient care quality and implement improvement initiatives, collaborating with Nurse Managers and the DON.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.
• Participate in policy and procedure development and hospital-wide employee orientations.
• Provide professional nursing care as needed to respond to workload demands or staffing shortages.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting with an additional two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience working exclusively with individuals diagnosed with mental illness or multiple disabilities.
• Regulatory agency knowledge including The Joint Commission, DHSS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.