Responsibilities

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON to provide assistance and supports the Director of Nursing in the management of daily Nursing Care as well as leadership, administrative direction, and supervision of staff. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a seasoned professional who sets the example by leading and mentoring RN’s, LPN’s, MHT’s and ancillary staff members. Prescribes, delegates, and coordinates the nursing care provided. Must be flexible and cross-trained to float to various units/shifts (including weekends and holidays) as business needs exist. Supervises and directs the nursing care provided by other nursing staff in a positive and courteous manner. Communicates effectively to other staff to promote efficient continuity of care.

SummitRidge Hospital –is a place for Healing and Hope! Our behavioral health psychiatric hospital is in Lawrenceville (about 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta). We provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors, in addition to partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs (includes a location in Athens). On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at SummitRidge Hospital. SummitRidge is proud to be a teaching facility that supports local nursing students through our dedicated and tenured nursing team.

Benefits for our Assistant Director of Nursing Include:

In addition to the opportunity for career growth and development within SummitRidge Hospital, our employees enjoy many benefits which come from being a part of Universal Health Services Inc (UHS) – a Fortune 500 company. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Discounted Medical Insurance Plans, Dental Insurance Plans, Vision Care Plan.

• 401 (k) Retirement Plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Generous Paid Annual Leave: includes Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Leave Bank (ELB).

• Tuition reimbursement. Continuing education.

• Reimbursement accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Numerous Employee Discounts via a nationwide Perks Card and more.

• Promotional Opportunities across the U.S., Puerto Rico and

  About Universal Health Services

  One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

  Qualifications

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Licensed by the Georgia State Board of Nursing of temporary permit, as a Registered Nurse (required).

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program with active licensure and registration by the Georgia Board of Nurse Examiners, as a Registered Nurse; Bachelor or Master degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the education, knowledge, skills and abilities.

  • Considerable experience as a Registered Nurse, providing clinical care, generally equivalent to 5 or more years; experience in a behavioral health strongly preferred.

  • Knowledge of general addictions and psychiatric nursing process, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting crisis and behavior management strongly preferred.

  • Previous experience working in a supervisor or manager capacity as Registered Nurse preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to supervisor the work of others, and provide consistent, constructive feedback.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

  • Skill in the use of computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the Joint Commission/CMS requirements, and both state and federal regulatory requirements.

  • Must be able to handle multiple competing task, with minimum supervision, and take initiative on matters of revolving urgency.

  • CPR certification required.

  EEO Statement

  All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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