Assistant Director of Nursing

Stabilize Health LLC; Riverwind (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Stabilize Health LLC in South Carolina is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to oversee nursing services across detox and residential programs. The ADON provides clinical leadership, supervises RNs and LPNs, and ensures safe, compliant client care.

You will collaborate with medical and administrative leaders, participate in staff development, manage documentation and medication processes, and support quality improvement, infection control, and regulatory accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in South Carolina required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtained within designated timeframe after hire.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in substance abuse treatment or related healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the nursing department.
• Supervise, mentor nursing staff (RNs and LPNs).
• Assist with staff scheduling and coverage.
• Ensure care aligns with policies, standards, and regulations.
• Monitor care in detox and residential programs; ensure documentation accuracy.
• Oversee medication management, room compliance, and controlled substances.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Provide clinical guidance during medical or behavioral emergencies.
• Review incidents and implement corrective actions; collaborate with care teams.
• Support quality improvement, infection control, and risk management.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and accreditation activities.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic, recovery-focused environment.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

Staff scheduling

Emergency response

Electronic health records

Education

RN license in SC

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is responsible for the oversight and coordination of nursing services within the substance abuse treatment facility. This position provides clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff, ensures the delivery of safe and effective client care, promotes regulatory compliance, and supports the daily operations of detoxification and residential treatment programs. The ADON collaborates with medical, clinical, and administrative leadership to maintain high standards of care and foster a therapeutic, recovery-focused environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursing department
• Supervise, support, and mentor nursing staff, including Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
• Assist with staff scheduling and staffing coverage
• Ensure nursing services are provided in accordance with facility policies, nursing standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and support client care in detoxification and residential treatment programs
• Ensure accurate and timely nursing documentation and medication administration records
• Oversee medication management processes, medication room compliance, and controlled substance accountability
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of nursing staff
• Provide clinical guidance ad support during medical and behavioral emergencies
• Review incidents, medication variances, and client care concerns and implement corrective actions as needed
• Collaborate with medical providers, therapists, case managers, behavioral health technicians, and facility leadership regarding client care
• Support quality improvement, infection control, and risk management initiatives
• Assist with audits, surveys, inspections, and accreditation activities
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure and Certifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of South Carolina required

• Current CPR and First Aid certification required or obtained within the designated timeframe after hire

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in substance abuse treatment, detoxification, behavioral health, residential treatment or a related healthcare setting preferred
• Knowledge of withdrawal management, medication administration, nursing operations, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with electronic health records and healthcare documentation systems