Assistant Director of Nursing

Lincoln Healthcare; Austin (TX); In loco; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lincoln Healthcare, partnering with a premier recovery center in the Texas Hill Country, seeks an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support nursing leadership during an exciting growth phase.

The ADON will partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily operations, mentor clinical staff, and ensure excellence in medical and behavioral health care within a safe, therapeutic recovery environment.

Competenze

• Active Texas RN license.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Background in behavioral health, detox, or psychiatric nursing preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversee nursing operations and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Coach, supervise, and develop nursing staff.
• Implement policies for safe withdrawal management.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in quality improvement and infection control.
• Coordinate staffing and day-to-day department operations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Staff development

Patient safety

Collaboration

Formazione

ADN required; BSN preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Lincoln Healthcare is partnering with a premier recovery center in the Texas Hill Country to identify an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support nursing leadership during an exciting phase of growth.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an established leadership team, help shape clinical operations, and make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven, long-term recovery environment.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Education Requirement: ADN required; BSN preferred.

Location: Greater Austin Texas Area

Position Overview

The ADON will partner closely with the Director of Nursing to support daily nursing operations, develop and mentor clinical staff, and help ensure excellence in both medical and behavioral health care. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for clients navigating recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support oversight of nursing operations, ensuring high-quality, compliant patient care
• Assist in supervision, coaching, and development of nursing staff
• Help implement and maintain policies and procedures for safe withdrawal management
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in quality improvement and infection control initiatives
• Contribute to staffing coordination and day-to-day department operations

Clinical Expectations

• Conduct and support nursing assessments, including withdrawal acuity and mental health evaluations
• Administer medications (oral, IM, IV), IV fluids, and perform clinical interventions as needed
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards
• Promote a culture of patient safety, professionalism, and holistic care

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Texas RN license
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Background in behavioral health, detox, or psychiatric nursing preferred
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment