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. Requirements • 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 Benefits A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment! Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include: • 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