What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Nursing position at Rosecrance Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Mission to Transform Lives!
At Rosecrance , we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’re ready to welcome you! We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery.
Position Summary
In this role, you will facilitate the process of planning coordinating, directing and evaluating the actives of all nursing personnel engaged in client care for all facilities to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality nursing care. Provide and monitor continuity of nursing program services in an ethical, legal, and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Participate as a team member in the delivery of addiction treatment services to clients and their families and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.
Qualifications
- Licensed Nurse in Illinois
- Extensive experience in addictions or psychiatric nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Proven staff supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Demonstrated experience with the adolescent population
- Hold and maintain a current CPR certification
- Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, staff or community
- Ability to navigate and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Ability to accurate complete required documentation within the prescribed time frames
- Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance
Responsibilities
1. Work hours prescribed by leadership and be available to work additional hours when necessary, including 24 hour on-call requirements.
2. Maintain high standard of nursing care and safety practices for clients and employees.
3. Supervise residential nurse managers at designated affiliates including overseeing orientation, training, conducting regular supervisory meetings, providing feedback, facilitating scheduled evaluations, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
4. Assist leadership in overseeing all aspects of residential nursing functions including : nursing activities for clients, admission, treatment planning, and ongoing case management during treatment stay and discharge planning.
5. Assist in implementing practice standards consistently across all Rosecrance affiliates.
6. Ensure nursing team’s documentation in the client service records are maintained consistent with DHS, TJC and Medicaid regulations.
7. Work with the consulting dieticians and pharmacist regarding organizational needs.
8. Collect, analyze, and report performance improvement data relating to nursing care.
9. Consult with director of nursing, program directors, and administrators to develop policies, goals, objectives and procedures for the nursing department.
10. Continually monitor medical staff retention rates and align practices that will set industry standard.
11. Maintain knowledge of current infection control techniques.
12. Serve as a health consultant and resource person to clients, parents, non-medical personnel and participate in health education of clients, either directly or through supervision.
13. Supervise or participate in administering medications as appropriate.
14. Educate staff on procedures for self-administration observation of medication.
15. Assist in development, implementation, and revision of evidence based best practices to ensure up to date nursing practices.
16. Serve as a role model for other staff, clients, and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance.
17. Maintain certification in adult and child CPR.
18. Serve as a member of the administrative team and participate in all team meetings and activities.
19. Understand and comply with all of the principles established by the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethics.
20. Deliver exceptional customer service consistently to every customer.
21. Serve as a role model for other staff, clients and customers and demonstrate positive guest relations in representing Rosecrance.
22. Supervise the nurse managers at the affiliates including orientation, training, regular supervisory meetings and / or feedback, scheduled evaluations and disciplinary interventions as required.
23. Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
Schedule
Work Location
Rosecrance– Rockford, IL
Compensation & Rewards
Our Benefits
Rosecrance values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family :
Who We Are
Rosecrance has been at the forefront of providing behavioral health services for over a century. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care. Join us in our mission to foster lasting recovery and transform lives.
We are committed to providing careers that make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the people we employ. We do this through the work we do, our core mission and values, our employee resources, and especially through our purpose-driven community of opportunity and hope.
Our Health and Safety Commitment
We maintain a zero-tolerance drug-free environment, including marijuana, to prioritize safety for staff and clients. All candidates must pass an occupational health screening, ensuring a secure and healthy workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the requirements of the position.
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Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and be part of something bigger! Your role at Rosecrance will help transform lives—starting with your own.
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Salary : $91,901
