Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) - Inpatient Psychiatric Setting

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) – Inpatient Psychiatric Setting Location: New Baltimore, MI Work Model: Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time Client is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to support nursing leadership operations within an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting in New Baltimore, Michigan. The ADON will assist the DON/CNO in directing, planning, coordinating, and supervising nursing operations and behavioral health services while ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and operational excellence. This leadership role requires strong psychiatric nursing experience, inpatient behavioral health leadership expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment focused on patient safety and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist DON/CNO in managing nursing operations and behavioral health services
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure compliance with clinical standards
• Oversee staffing requirements and daily nursing operations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations
• Assist with budget management and resource utilization
• Participate in hiring, staff development, performance management, and training
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
• Manage documentation systems and continuity of care processes
• Intervene in crisis situations and investigate incidents
• Prepare operational and quality reports for leadership
• Support patient care delivery as needed
• Participate in committees and organizational initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher strongly preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN License in Michigan (or compact eligibility if applicable)
• CPR Certification required
• De-escalation / Restraint Certification required (training available)
• First Aid Certification may be required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year progressive leadership or management experience required
• Minimum 1 year behavioral health / psychiatric / addiction recovery experience required
• Inpatient psychiatric hospital experience required
• RN leadership experience in inpatient psychiatric setting strongly preferred
• Nursing management experience strongly preferred
• Union hospital environment experience highly preferred

Preferred Skills

• Psychiatric Nursing
• Behavioral Health Leadership
• Inpatient Psychiatric Care
• Nursing Operations Management
• Staff Development & Mentorship
• Crisis Intervention
• Patient Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Budget & Resource Management
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Work Environment

• 100% Onsite role in New Baltimore, MI
• Inpatient psychiatric hospital setting
• Fast-paced behavioral health environment
• Leadership role supporting direct patient care operations