Assistant Director of Nursing

Acadia Healthcare; Saddlebrooke (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Prescription drug plan

FSA & HSA options

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sierra Tucson seeks an RN Assistant Director or Nursing Leader to oversee nursing services on site in Tucson, AZ. You will partner with the DON to enhance patient care, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage daily operations while guiding staff development and crisis response.

The role emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and effective budgeting within a mission-driven behavioral health environment. A strong nursing background and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree nursing or higher strongly preferred.
• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required.
• 5+ Years of experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• Two years of registered nursing experience required.
• Two years experience in behavioral health as an Registered Nurse preferred.
• One year experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) or relatable experience required
• Prior experience as a nursing manager strongly preferred
• One year of progressive leadership or management experience required

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the DON to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by the nursing team.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• In the absence of the DON, oversee the nursing team to ensure quality patient care, customer service and compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Assist DON/CNO to provide effective and efficient budget management that ensures the best utilization of resources.
• Assist in the management of the daily operations of nursing services.
• Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to ensure needs of patients are met as assigned.
• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to ensure needs of patients are met as assigned.
• Ensure nursing services are provided in compliance with the laws and regulations of federal, state and local governmental agencies.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Identify the educational needs of staff and develop educational or training programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures for the facility.
• Help to develop and maintain documentation systems for continuity of care and record storage that assures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Intervene in crisis situations and investigate incidents.
• Prepare reports to inform management of the status and implementation of programs, services and quality initiatives of the unit.
• Help oversee nursing services documentation to ensure it meets all standards.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Serve on committees as required.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Customer service

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

RN license

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Overview

RN Asst. Director or Nursing - Sierra Tucson Treatment Ctr. – Tucson, AZ

Ranked #1 in Arizona for Addiction Treatment by Newsweek

Join our team at Sierra Tucson, a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health and addiction treatment. We’re seeking an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about providing exceptional, patient‑centered care.

Why Sierra Tucson

Sierra Tucson is known for its commitment to mental, physical, and spiritual wellness—for both patients and employees. We invest in our team through ongoing education, professional development, and a supportive, collaborative culture. Our reputation for excellence is built by the people who work here.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Prescription drug plan
• FSA & HSA options
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance & financial wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match

If you’re looking to grow your nursing career at a respected, mission‑driven facility, Sierra Tucson would love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with the DON to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by the nursing team.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• In the absence of the DON, oversee the nursing team to ensure quality patient care, customer service and compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Assist DON/CNO to provide effective and efficient budget management that ensures the best utilization of resources.
• Assist in the management of the daily operations of nursing services.
• Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to ensure needs of patients are met as assigned.
• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to ensure needs of patients are met as assigned.
• Ensure nursing services are provided in compliance with the laws and regulations of federal, state and local governmental agencies.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Identify the educational needs of staff and develop educational or training programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures for the facility.
• Help to develop and maintain documentation systems for continuity of care and record storage that assures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Intervene in crisis situations and investigate incidents.
• Prepare reports to inform management of the status and implementation of programs, services and quality initiatives of the unit.
• Help oversee nursing services documentation to ensure it meets all standards.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Serve on committees as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree nursing or higher strongly preferred.
• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
• 5+ Years of experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• Two years of registered nursing experience required.
• Two years experience in behavioral health as an Registered Nurse preferred.
• One year experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment (inpatient or outpatient) or relatable experience required
• Prior experience as a nursing manager strongly preferred
• One year of progressive leadership or management experience required

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current RN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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