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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN Job Category: ADON Requisition Number: ASSIS026411 Full-Time Unity Psychiatric Care Huntsville, AL 35806, USA Job Details Description Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com. Apply today if you want a great job in a team-oriented culture where people care about each other. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits and advancement opportunities. Come grow with us! Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Nursing will administer the nursing services under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility, and local, state and federal regulations, to maximize the fulfillment of care-giving needs of the patients. Essential Functions: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to: Orient, instruct and supervise other nursing personnel. Evaluate each patient's condition and care and develop overall care plans for patients, including rehab and restorative activities. Review and re-write care plan as directed. Order medications from facility pharmacy. Requisition diet orders and supplies. Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Assist with the planning, developi