Assistant Director of Nursing

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

License Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our nursing team at a premier behavioral health treatment center. You will support operations and ensure exceptional patient care, focusing on first responders' needs.

This role offers the chance to impact individuals struggling with behavioral challenges and provides a collaborative, supportive work environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a calm demeanor, strong leadership skills, and experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of two years experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day nursing operations and staffing coordination.
• Conduct infection control and nursing compliance audits.
• Mentor and support nursing and behavioral health staff.
• Ensure high-quality care experiences for patients.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Excellent clinical judgment

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Compassion for recovery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Registered Nurse

Job description

Fire fighters and emergency medical professionals spend their lives responding to trauma, crisis, and emergencies for others. At the IAFF Center of Excellence, we exist to care for them.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and mission‑driven Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to help lead our nursing team at one of the nation's premier behavioral health treatment centers dedicated exclusively to professional fire service members. This is more than a nursing leadership position — it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of first responders struggling with PTSD, substance use, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health challenges.

About The Role

As the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you will play a key leadership role in supporting daily nursing operations while ensuring exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff support. You will partner closely with the Director of Nursing to lead a high‑performing nursing team, mentor staff, coordinate patient care operations, and help maintain the highest standards of safety and clinical quality. This role is ideal for a nurse leader who thrives in a fast‑paced behavioral health environment and values teamwork, accountability, compassion, and service.

What You’ll Do

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Support day‑to‑day nursing operations and staffing coordination
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and continuity of care
• Help ensure safe staffing coverage and operational readiness
• Serve as nursing leadership support during emergencies or critical situations
• Step into the Director of Nursing role when needed

Quality & Compliance

• Conduct infection control and nursing compliance audits
• Monitor medication management processes and regulatory compliance
• Support quality assurance initiatives and nursing procedure reviews
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation within AVATAR systems
• Track labs, outside consultations, and medical transfers

Team Support & Collaboration

• Mentor and support nursing and behavioral health staff
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and compassion
• Build trusting relationships with patients, families, and colleagues

Patient‑Centered Care

• Interact directly with patients to ensure high‑quality care experiences
• Help create a therapeutic, respectful, and healing environment
• Support specialized recovery programming, including the Vivitrol program

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox, or psychiatric nursing
• Excellent clinical judgment and organizational skills
• A calm, solution‑focused approach under pressure
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Compassion for individuals navigating recovery and mental health challenges
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to team success

Why This Work Matters

Our patients are fire fighters, paramedics, and first responders who have spent their careers helping others through unimaginable circumstances. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to help them heal, recover, and return to their lives with hope.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, licensed as a Registered Nurse as indicated in State law, higher education preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse; behavioral health experience preferred
• Licensed to practice in the State of practice

Benefits

Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

• Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access
• Matching HSA – up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA
• License Reimbursement: Out of state nursing license, no problem we reimburse
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn up to $4,000

The Recovery Village is part of Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug‑free workplace.