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Job Description Job Description Description: Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is responsible for the oversight and coordination of nursing services within the substance abuse treatment facility. This position provides clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff, ensures the delivery of safe and effective client care, promotes regulatory compliance, and supports the daily operations of detoxification and residential treatment programs. The ADON collaborates with medical, clinical, and administrative leadership to maintain high standards of care and foster a therapeutic, recovery-focused environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursing department
Supervise, support, and mentor nursing staff, including Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
Assist with staff scheduling and staffing coverage
Ensure nursing services are provided in accordance with facility policies, nursing standards and regulatory requirements
Monitor and support client care in detoxification and residential treatment programs
Ensure accurate and timely nursing documentation and medication administration records
Oversee medication management processes, medication room compliance, and controlled substance accountability
Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of nursing staff
Provide clinical guidance ad support during medical and behavioral emergencies
Review incidents, medication variances, and client care concerns and implement corrective actions as needed
Collaborate with medical providers, therapists, case managers, behavioral health technicians, and facility leadership regarding client care
Support quality improvement, infection control, and risk management initiatives
Assist with audits, surveys, inspections, and accreditation activities
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements: Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program required
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licensure and Certifications
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of South Carolina required
Current CPR and First Aid certification required or obtained within the designated timeframe after hire
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Experience in substance abuse treatment, detoxification, behavioral health, residential treatment or a related healthcare setting preferred
Knowledge of withdrawal management, medication administration, nursing operations, and regulatory compliance
Experience with electronic health records and healthcare documentation systems
Worksite address
port royal, SC, 29935, US
Who can apply
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