Assistant Director of Nursing

Seeking an execeptional Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to addressing the unique behavioral health challenges faced by this exceptional population. With facilities across various regions of the U.S., we have been on a relentless mission to provide compassionate care and support to those struggling with PTSD and substance use disorders. Discover more about ARS and our transformative work at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.

The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper (RVCH) continues our organization’s renowned approach to addiction recovery, which combines evidence-based treatment with holistic programming that promotes wellness in body and mind. Our 90-bed, 55,000-square-foot facility offers a full continuum of care, ranging from the initial detox process to the aftercare services provided when treatment ends. Clients also participate in our Weekly Recovery Compass program, which helps to directly identify, monitor and address potential setbacks that can be counterproductive to recovery.

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.

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The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical, psychiatric, chemical dependency, substance use disorder, addiction recovery, mental health and behavioral health treatment. Establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties and other required tasks:

• Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
• Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign.
• Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues.
• Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room.
• Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers.
• Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled 4.
• Level of Care transfers in AVATAR.
• Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets.
• Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.
• Coordinate the Vivitrol program as directed by supervisor.
• Is responsible for maintaining the daily scheduling of units according to approved ratios based on census.
• Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for quality patient care delivery.
• Reports any concerns to immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates ability to perform additional duties, as deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Assists in managing outpatient needs for discharged clients including injections as needed.
• May function in the role of DON in the absence or by direction of the DON.
• May take RN call for the facility at the discretion of the DON/Designee.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse as indicated in State law required
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse required
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
• Licensed to practice in the State of practice required
• Higher education preferred
• Behavioral health experience preferred

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

BENEFITS: Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

• Competitive Starting Pay
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life
• Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• And much more!

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.