Assistant Director of Nursing
San Antonio Behavioral Health
San Antonio, texas
The Assistant director of nursing (ADON) is a Registered Nurse has expertise in psychiatric nursing practice and has demonstrated leadership and management skills. Who will assist in ensuring the nursing department provides consistent, attentive, and efficient care to patients. The ADON is responsible for monitoring nursing staff, nursing activities, and patient care, as well as ensuring nursing activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
Essential Duties:
- Helping to hire, train, teach, and monitor nurses.
- Managing clinical operations and developing care plans.
- Attends meetings with or in place of the CNO.
- Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies when managing the milieu.
- Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints.
- Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements.
- Scheduling staff meetings for...