ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING (ADON) - PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Universal Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Large health system resources

Engaged leadership team

Career advancement

Job summary

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital seeks an exceptional Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team providing behavioral health care for children and teens. The ADON works with the DON to deliver 24/7 inpatient and partial hospital program leadership and coverage, promoting patient care aligned with our mission and standards.

The role includes developing nursing service plans, staffing coordination, and administrative support across the hospital with rotation on the AOC schedule to ensure

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with BSN required.
• MSN highly preferred for leadership track.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Illinois; BLS and CPI certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise nursing service plan aligned with organizational needs.
• Oversee all aspects of the nursing department and staff performance.
• Collaborate on inpatient staffing plans and unit coverage for safe care.
• Communicate with staff and patients to assure quality nursing service.

Education

BSN degree

MSN preferred

Tools

RN license IL

BLS certification

CPI certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and teens ages 3 to 17. Above all else, we treat every patient with compassion and respect. Using evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care, we strive to instill hope in our patients, their families, and our community.

We are seeking an exceptional nurse leader to join our team of dedicated behavioral health professionals as Assistant Director of Nursing.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing works with the DON to provide 24 hour a day/seven days a week responsibility for inpatient and partial programs. The Assistant Director of Nursing promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy, mission and objectives of Garfield Park Hospital. Participates in rotating AOC schedule to provide administrative support/coverage for the entire hospital.

Duties and responsibilities include

• Developing, implementing, authorizing and revising nursing service plan which is integrated and coordinated within the organization. The plan considers the need for nursing care resources, scope of services, complexity of care, special age population needs and competency of staff;
• Responsibility for all aspects of the nursing department, consistently assessing the department using input from patients, families, employees, MD’s, referral sources and/or other management team members;
• Collaborating with leaders in developing and revising inpatient staffing plans specifying the mix and number of staff necessary by unit for safe and effective care.directly observing nursing care on units, reviewing records, including chart audits upon admission and discharge;
• Reporting and communicating with staff and patients to assure the effective delivery of nursing care, taking action promptly when necessary to maintain quality of nursing care;

A Career with Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital Offers....

• A rewarding career improving the lives of youth and families
• Resources of a large health system (UHS of Delaware)
• An engaged leadership team
• A commitment to patient safety
• Career advancement and mobility
• Competitive compensation & benefits package and sign-on bonus
• And much more!

For information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. The ADON must demonstrate knowledge and skills in provision of services to a various populations including children, adolescent, preadolescents and adult patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN required. MSN highly preferred.

Experience: 5 years clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population, 3 years previous clinical supervisory role in an inpatient psychiatric setting and administrative/ management experience.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required. BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association and CPI certification required upon completion of orientation.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing principles, working concepts and theory, leadership skills, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management.

Supervision Received: Director of Nursing

Supervision Exercised: Nursing Supervisors, Registered Nurses, Program Specialists, Lead Mental Health Specialists, Mental Health Specialists

Line of Promotion: Director of Nursing

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