Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON
Job in
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, 89105, USA
Listed on 2026-06-06
Listing for:
Desertparkway
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home, Nurse Educator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
At Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. As our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you will be a cornerstone of our leadership team, ensuring that our nursing staff delivers the highest standard of care. You’ll help shape clinical practices, mentor emerging leaders, and foster a culture of empathy, excellence, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly influence patient outcomes, staff satisfaction, and the overall quality of our healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
- Mentor and coach nursing supervisors and staff, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes.
- Monitor staffing levels, manage scheduling, and support recruitment and retention efforts.
- Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores and clinical performance metrics.
- Participate in budget planning and resource allocation to optimize care delivery.
- Current RN license in Nevada required
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing BSN strongly preferred
- Minimum one (1) year of direct psychiatric nursing experience required
- Minimum three (3) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, ideally in behavioral healthcare settings
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in nursing care
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
- A passion for mentoring and developing nursing talent
- Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crisis' by using accepted intervention techniques
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
Benefits- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
- Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
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