Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare HospitalLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Posted October 1, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is a Joint Commissioned accredited, private, high quality, 152-bed, acute psychiatric facility located in the center of Las Vegas, Nevada. Desert Parkway’s comprehensive mental health programs are designed to treat children as young as 7 years old, adolescents, adults and seniors. And we have a specialized Hope for Heroes program for first responders and the military. Our inpatient care is monitored 24 hours a day in a safe, secured facility. Desert Parkway's licensed medical team provides trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments, medication management, and "Next Step" Outpatient Programs in our Outpatient Services Facility. We are dedicated to helping patients with mental illness, behavioral illness, chemical dependency, detox, PTSD and dual-diagnosis with compassion and kindness. Our specialized services include: a no charge, confidential assessment; inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization with 24 hour supervisions; mental illness and behavioral concerns; chemical dependency; detox/rehab; addictions; and suicidal thoughts. Our Hope for Heroes program includes a specialized intake protocol and treatment for military and first responders in their exclusive 23-bed unit. This wing has its own indoor gym for fitness therapy, computer room with natural sunlight. The 24/7 direct Hope for Heroes First Responder & Military intake number: (725) 221-3517. Desert Parkway's Circle of Care Includes: Intensive Outpatient and Partial-Hospitalization Programs Individual, group and family therapy with licensed therapist EMDR Therapy Trauma Recovery Yoga Dietician Indoor basketball court Pet/Art/Music Therapy Chaplain/Spiritual Support 28-day First Responder PTSD Program Next Step Outpatient Services Programs with Discharge Aftercare Plan Trauma Recovery Our 24/7 patient helpline is: 877-663-7976
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in overseeing nursing care provided by nursing staff. This role involves planning, supervising, maintaining standards of care, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ADON also fosters morale and contributes to quality and safety initiatives.
Requirements
- Current Nevada State RN License required
- ADN/BSN or equivalent preferred
- Minimum one (1) year of direct psychiatric nursing experience required
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Ability to organize activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks for patients
- Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crisis by using accepted intervention techniques
- Familiarity of psycho pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric population preferred
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
- Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
