Job Summary

The Assistant Director supports the Director in managing and coordinating nursing services to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. This leadership role assists with planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and standards of care.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Support the Director in overseeing daily nursing operations and staff performance.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies.
• Participate in hiring, training, evaluating, and coaching nursing staff to maintain high standards of care and professionalism.
• Help manage staffing schedules, assignments, and coverage needs.
• Conduct clinical rounds to assess patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Monitor and ensure accurate documentation of care and treatment by nursing staff.
• Support infection control, quality assurance, and risk management initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support care coordination and treatment planning.
• Respond to patient or family concerns with professionalism and empathy, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff and administration.
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited program of nursing
• Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration
  • Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration

Experience:

• Required
  • Three years of experience in clinical nursing
• Preferred
  • One or more year of leadership experience

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • SAFE Approach Level III Certification
    • Must obtain within six (6) months of start date
• Preferred

Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas