The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the clinical leadership and day-to-day operations of nursing services at RiverValley Behavioral Health Hospital. This role ensures quality care delivery, assists with staffing and training, maintains regulatory compliance, and fosters a culture of excellence, safety, and collaboration. The Assistant Director will provide direct clinical coverage as needed and support staff development through active supervision and mentorship.

Essential Functions:

Leadership and Clinical Oversight:

• Assist with managing nursing department operations and clinical workflow.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, hospital policies, and applicable regulations (CMS, OIG, etc.).
• Serve as a clinical role model, supporting professional practice and ethical care delivery.
• Participate in interdepartmental and treatment team meetings to enhance patient care coordination.

Staffing and Supervision:

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Monitor staffing levels and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.
• Support performance evaluations and coaching of nursing staff.
• Coordinate monthly nursing meetings with Director of Nursing.

Quality and Compliance:

• Monitor and improve quality of care through audits, reports, and infection control rounds.
• Respond to patient concerns and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in department budget planning and expense monitoring.

Program and Policy Development:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and treatment protocols.
• Support care planning by ensuring nursing interventions are specific, measurable, and documented.
• Communicate updates to staff, including PRN employees, regarding patient care plans.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supervise nursing staff and assign duties to ensure accurate, timely performance.
• Coordinate infection control activities and maintain medication room inspections and logs.
• Represent nursing in professional and community settings as needed.
• Serve in the on-call rotation and provide direct care coverage when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by hospital leadership.

Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Nursing and active KY RN license required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing and supervisory experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (or in progress within one year) and three (3) years of psychiatric and supervisory nursing experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of nursing management, organizational behavior, and health regulations.
• Proficient in documentation systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Effective communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to mentor staff and support performance growth.