Advanced Recovery Systems
The Assistant Director of Nursing performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions; establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position, and assists the Director of Nursing in the day-to-day management of the Nursing Department. The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Staff on their assigned unit. The Assistant Director of Nursing may be required to function in the role of the Director of Nursing in the absence of or by directive from the Director of Nursing.
Core Job Duties:
Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign.
Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues.
Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room.
Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers.
Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled.
Level of Care transfers in AVATAR.
Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets.
Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.
Coordinate the Vivitrol program as directed by supervisor.
Is responsible for maintaining the daily scheduling of units according to approved ratios based on census.
Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for quality patient care delivery.
During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate nurse staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
Schedule: 3pm -11pm and every other weekend
Urgently Hiring: FT (8 hr shifts)
What we offer:
Hourly position, starting at $40 based on experience
$2.00/hr Night Shift Differential
Free Teladoc access and visits to employee and eligible dependents!
Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
Matching HSA - up to $1500/yr contribution from the company to your HSA.
401(k), medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time!
Employee Referral Bonus - you can earn up to $4000.
We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum Associate's Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum two years' experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse required.
Behavioral health experience preferred.
Prior Leadership/Supervisor experience preferred.
Licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.