Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing page is loaded## Assistant Director of Nursinglocations: Independence, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R - 23212**Job Description:****Job Title:** Assistant Director of Nursing**Location:** Independence, MO**Department:** Psychiatric Clinics**Employment Type:** Full-time**Job Summary:** Join our compassionate and dedicated team as an **Assistant Director of Nursing** where you will make a difference in the lives of our patients. You will play a vital role in fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients, ensuring high-quality patient care. We are looking for leaders with excellent communication skills, a deep commitment to nursing excellence, and a genuine passion for helping others.In this pivotal role, you will coordinate nursing services, provide direct supervision to nursing management, and collaborate closely with the Vice President of Nursing. Your responsibilities will span across various aspects of nursing management and staff support, making it an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth.**This position offers...** **Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost**Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel**Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition**Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce**Additional Perks & Benefits** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more**Key Responsibilities:*** Coordinate nursing services under the Vice President of Nursing.* Provide direct supervision to clinical nursing managers and other nursing staff as assigned.* Assist the Vice President of Nursing in scheduling, educational training, supervising, and evaluating nursing staff.* Provide coaching and immediate feedback to staff as necessary for growth, including corrective action in coordination with Human Resources.* Offer nursing staff support to troubleshoot client/staff issues in collaboration with the Vice President of Nursing.* Evaluate departmental performance and recommend performance improvement suggestions.* Manage supervised staff time and ensure appropriate staffing coverage in the Workday system.* Assist with Telehealth functions in the clinical setting when requested.* Provide after-hours on-call nursing support and leadership as needed.* Develop documentation requirements for nursing areas to meet regulatory compliance.* Review nursing incident reports and escalate as needed.**Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:*** Nurse (LPN or RN) with 5 or more years of clinical experience preferred.* BSN preferred.* Prefer candidates who have served as a nurse supervisor for 3 to 5 years.**Additional Qualifications:*** Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect checks.* Must maintain active professional licensure and complete all training requirements.* Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance are required.* Certification in CPR/First Aid is mandatory.**Physical Requirements:*** Heavy work: This job requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.* Requires significant walking, standing, or sitting while using controls.* Must be able to navigate stairs and have good vision, including close and distance vision.**Position Perks & Benefits:****Paid time off:** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life**Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Top-notch training:** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive**Career mobility:** advancement opportunities/promoting from within**Welcoming, warm, supportive:** a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.**Brightli is on a Mission:**A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Burrell Center Inc