Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director Of Nursing (RN)Fire fighters and emergency medical professionals spend their lives responding to trauma, crisis, and emergencies for others. At the IAFF Center of Excellence, we exist to care for them.We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and mission-driven Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to help lead our nursing team at one of the nation's premier behavioral health treatment centers dedicated exclusively to professional fire service members.This is more than a nursing leadership position — it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of first responders struggling with PTSD, substance use, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health challenges.At the IAFF Center of Excellence, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team that understands the unique culture, trauma, and resilience of the fire service community. Every day, you'll help create a safe, healing environment where recovery truly happens.Our 15-acre campus near Washington, D.C. was thoughtfully designed to promote wellness and recovery, offering a serene setting, state-of-the-art facilities, and a collaborative clinical culture focused on compassionate, evidence-based care.As part of Advanced Recovery Systems — a nationally recognized, physician-led behavioral healthcare organization — we combine clinical excellence with heart-centered care to help patients reclaim their lives.As the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you'll play a key leadership role in supporting daily nursing operations while ensuring exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff support.You'll partner closely with the Director of Nursing to lead a high-performing nursing team, mentor staff, coordinate patient care operations, and help maintain the highest standards of safety and clinical quality.This role is ideal for a nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced behavioral health environment and values teamwork, accountability, compassion, and service.This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.Clinical & Operational LeadershipSupport day-to-day nursing operations and staffing coordinationAssist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and continuity of careHelp ensure safe staffing coverage and operational readinessServe as nursing leadership support during emergencies or critical situationsStep into the Director of Nursing role when neededQuality & ComplianceConduct infection control and nursing compliance auditsMonitor medication management processes and regulatory complianceSupport quality assurance initiatives and nursing procedure reviewsEnsure timely and accurate documentation within AVATAR systemsTrack labs, outside consultations, and medical transfersTeam Support & CollaborationMentor and support nursing and behavioral health staffPartner with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient careFoster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and compassionBuild trusting relationships with patients, families, and colleaguesPatient-Centered CareInteract directly with patients to ensure high-quality care experiencesHelp create a therapeutic, respectful, and healing environmentSupport specialized recovery programming, including the Vivitrol programWe're looking for a strong nursing leader who brings:Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox, or psychiatric nursingExcellent clinical judgment and organizational skillsA calm, solution-focused approach under pressureStrong communication and leadership abilitiesCompassion for individuals navigating recovery and mental health challengesA collaborative mindset and commitment to team successOur patients are fire fighters, paramedics, and first responders who have spent their careers helping others through unimaginable circumstances. Here, you'll have the opportunity to help them heal, recover, and return to their lives with hope.If you're ready to lead with compassion and make a meaningful difference in behavioral healthcare, we'd love to meet you.At the IAFF Center of Excellence, your leadership, expertise, and compassion will directly impact the recovery journeys of the heroes who serve our communities.Apply today and help first responders find healing, hope, and recovery.