Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing - RN (New Pay Rates $$$)

Compensation: $87,984 - $97,760 / year

Department: Administration

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate leader to supervise nursing staff at Marion County Jail, providing high‑quality psychiatric inpatient care to underserved populations.

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of underserved patients
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
• Supporting overlooked and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy within a warm team environment
• Growth and training opportunities

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k)
• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
• Eligibility varies based on employee type and length of service

How you make a difference

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) manages and supervises nursing staff and operations to ensure patients receive appropriate healthcare services. Working closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the healthcare team, the ADON oversees nursing policies, implements improvement initiatives, and maintains regulatory compliance in a safe environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff, including performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action
• Evaluate patient care quality and implement improvement initiatives in collaboration with Nurse Managers and DON
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organization policies
• Participate in policy development and hospital‑wide employee orientations
• Provide professional nursing care as needed to respond to workload demands or staffing shortages

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• Three (3) years in a psychiatric inpatient setting with an additional two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Two (2) years of post‑licensure clinical nursing experience working exclusively with individuals diagnosed with mental illness or multiple disabilities
• Regulatory agency knowledge (The Joint Commission, DHSS, CMS) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment

Location: Marion County Jail – 675 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this position or for one of our many other roles.