Assistant Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health - ADONKP#01
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Behavioral Health
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11206
Job Type: Contract
Compensation:
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Local Rate: $90–$97/hour (approximately $3,637.50/week)
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Travel Rate: $3,959.50/week
Schedule
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40 hours per week
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8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
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Approved agency public holidays not included
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced and driven Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Behavioral Health department at a healthcare facility in Brooklyn, NY. This leadership role plays a key part in advancing quality improvement initiatives, supporting nursing leadership, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care within a behavioral health setting.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, effective leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence in behavioral health services.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, develop, and implement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes and nursing staff performance.
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Monitor, analyze, and evaluate patient care performance metrics in collaboration with Nurse Managers.
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Conduct unit assessments and implement corrective actions to address identified gaps.
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Develop, maintain, and oversee documentation and tracking systems related to medication errors and staff counseling.
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Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
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Provide leadership, mentorship, and ongoing guidance to nursing staff within the Behavioral Health department.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
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Minimum of 7 years of nursing experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with Primary Source Verification through the New York State Department of Education (NYSED).
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Current BLS certification.
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Demonstrated experience working in a Behavioral Health setting.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.