Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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.
- 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.
• 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
From Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's careers page (Workable), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 14 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job