Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON

About Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center provides intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting for youth ages 7-17, including specialized programs for more serious challenges.

The Registered Nurse will plan, direct, implement, and evaluate all aspects of nursing care on assigned units for residents ages 5-18. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety and adhering to Nursing Standards, Facility Policies, and the Nurse Practice Act.

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Facilitate the patient and family's right to receive safe, quality, and cost‑effective care, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Educate patients, families, and staff, using appropriate resources to achieve positive outcomes.
• Apply the nursing process as a problem‑solving model, demonstrating mastery of clinical skills related to mental and physical health needs.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaboration, participating as an effective member of the care team and leading unit staff by example.

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with an RN, AD, or diploma in Nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or holding a multi‑state license.
• At least one year of nursing supervisory experience, two preferred; experience with children and adolescents in a psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of risk factors for violence, ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideation, and decision‑making for violent potential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to rotate shifts and programs as needed, and maintain confidentiality of resident information.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Tuition savings with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and, as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.