Assistant Director, Nursing

WESTPARK SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL RICHMOND TEXAS

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Behavioral Health
Job Type:Full-time mid shift

YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS

At Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person.

As a ADON registered nurse (RN) joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

HOW YOULL CONTRIBUTE

Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

ADON isresponsiblefor assisting the Director of Nursing (DON)in implementing and directing all nursing services. This position interfaces closely with the medical staffadministration nursing staff and other departmentsto achieve the hospitals goals and objectives. TheADONcollaborateswith the DON in planning organizing and directing the delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care consistent with the facilitys goalsobjectives policies and procedures. Duties include staffing training and development revision of nursing policies and procedures standards of performance and communication regarding nursing issues to medical staff department directors and administration. Participates in departmental and team meetings to discuss patient care and develop treatment plans

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Education:Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing and relevant state licensure required. Bachelors degree in nursing preferred.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient and CPR certifications must remain current. May be required to work flexible hours overtime and share on-call duties.
• Experience: Previousexperience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosisandpsychiatric patientsacross the lifespanpreferred. Experience in patient assessments family motivations treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable experience required.

About our Health System
Westpark Springs is a 72 bed hospital located in Richmond Texas and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum such as acute rehabilitation units outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

EEOC Statement

Westpark Springsis an Equal Opportunity Springscommitted to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.