Assistant Director of Nursing RN - Behavioral Health
Company: Advanced Recovery Systems
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Looking for a dynamic and compassionate Assistant
Director of Nursing- RN to join our team in Raytown! Are you
looking for a rewarding nursing career serving patients with
substance use disorders? Look no further than The Recovery Village
Kansas City! Join us, Saving livesit's what we do! Advanced
Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management
company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse,
and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and
center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues,
addictions and mental health concerns. The Recovery Village Kansas
City (KCR) is an addiction treatment center with a continuum of
care for anyone struggling with substance use disorders. We offer a
holistic treatment approach to addiction and treatment for
co-occurring conditions. The Recovery Village Kansas City is a
physician-led center, and our Recovery Advocates can help you
reclaim your life. Our 80-bed treatment center in Kansas City is
dedicated to providing all levels of care, including medical detox,
residential treatment and outpatient programs. Our facility is
located in tranquil, convenient Raytown, Missouri and is about 30
minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. Take the first
step toward making a difference and saving lives. Pay Minimum: USD
$43.00/Hr. Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of Nursing
(ADON) performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts,
caring for and educating patients about their medical and
psychiatric conditions; establishing trust and building rapport
with patients and their families are key elements of this position,
and assists the Director of Nursing in the day to day management of
the Nursing Department. The Assistant Director of Nursing is
responsible for directing the day to day operations of the Nursing
Staff on their assigned unit. The Assistant Director of Nursing may
be required to function in the role of the Director of Nursing in
the absence of or by directive from the Director of Nursing. Core
Job Duties: 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 work-flow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions,
assure collected samples are properly labeled. 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. During State of
Emergency, ensures appropriate nurse staffing levels are maintained
at all times and may be required to remain on-site throughout the
State of Emergency period. Urgently Hiring: FT What we offer:
Starting salary $89,440/yr, based on experience. Benefits begin on
the 1st day of the month following date of hire. Enjoy discounted
meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package.
Matching HSA - up to $1500/yr contribution from the company to your
HSA. 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time!
Employee Referral Bonus - you can earn up to $4000. Missouri
Nursing License Reimbursement - Out of state nursing license, no
problem we reimburse! Drug and Alcohol Detox and Treatment in
Kansas City (recoverykansascity.com) Other Titles : Detox Nurse,
Addiction Nurse, Substance Abuse Nurse, Psych Nurse, Behavioral
Health Nurse, Chemical Dependency Nurse, ADON, Assistant Nursing
Director, lead nurse, lead RN. indnursinghiring Qualifications:
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, higher education
preferred Licensed as a Registered Nurse as indicated in State law,
Minimum two years' experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse .
Behavioral health experience preferred. Licensed to practice in the
State of Missouri . Prior leadership/supervisor experience
preferred . Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated
behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment
of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health
issues. We invite you to learn more about us at our website ! The
Company 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.
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