Assistant Director of Nursing

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat | NANA Healthcare Management, LLC

Location: Tallapoosa, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, with flexibility based on clinical and operational needs
Salary: $78,000–$92,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat, part of NANA Healthcare Management, LLC, is a residential behavioral healthcare program dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized treatment and support to adolescents navigating mental health and behavioral health challenges.

As part of NANA Healthcare's growing network of specialized treatment programs throughout Georgia, Hidden Creek is committed to creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where clients can focus on healing, personal growth, and long-term wellness.

We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teams. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, approachable leadership, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the leadership and daily operations of our nursing department in Tallapoosa, GA.

Working closely with the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary leadership team, the ADON will help oversee nursing operations, support clinical staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

This position is ideal for a nursing professional who enjoys both leadership and direct patient care. We are looking for someone who can lead by example, build strong relationships with staff, remain actively involved in daily operations, and confidently step in when additional clinical support is needed.

This is a hands-on leadership position, not a strictly administrative role. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing nursing oversight, staff development, clinical responsibilities, and the evolving needs of a residential behavioral healthcare environment.

• Assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing department operations.

• Provide guidance, supervision, and ongoing support to nursing staff.

• Help coordinate nursing schedules, staffing coverage, and departmental workflow.

• Support the onboarding, training, and development of new nursing team members.

• Promote a positive, accountable, and collaborative nursing culture.

• Serve as a resource for nursing staff regarding clinical procedures, patient care concerns, and operational questions.

• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and quality of care.

• Assume designated nursing leadership responsibilities in the Director of Nursing's absence, as assigned and within applicable requirements.

• Provide direct nursing care and clinical support when necessary.

• Assist with patient assessments, ongoing medical monitoring, and identification of changes in clinical condition.

• Oversee safe medication administration practices and medication management procedures.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and other members of the treatment team.

• Support the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.

• Assist with medical emergencies, crisis situations, and appropriate escalation of patient care needs.

• Ensure nursing documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.

• Promote patient safety, appropriate clinical boundaries, and trauma-informed care practices.

• Support compliance with applicable Georgia regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.

• Assist with chart reviews, documentation audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Help maintain infection prevention and control standards.

• Monitor adherence to established nursing protocols and medication administration procedures.

• Identify and report clinical concerns, safety risks, and opportunities for corrective action.

• Participate in regulatory inspections, internal reviews, and quality assurance activities.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA and patient privacy requirements.

• Partner with the Director of Nursing to encourage staff accountability,…