Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Las Vegas, nevada
The ADON assists the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in the supervision of nursing care provided by nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the CNO in planning, developing and supervising the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel.
- Assists with the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
- The ADON shares the responsibility for selecting Nursing Department staff, completing employee evaluations, and employee relations.
- Assists with maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for all patients.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and health professional affiliates, patient's facilities and nursing staff.
- Consults and directs supervisors in regards to staffing...