Assistant Director

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.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: TBD

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 70)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.      
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting-Continuously
  • Walking-Frequently
  • Standing-Frequently
  • Bending-Frequently
  • Squatting -Occasionally
  • Climbing-Occasionally
  • Kneeling-Occasionally
  • Twisting-Occasionally

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Working Conditions

Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment; regular exposure to contagious illnesses; occasional periods of high stress; occasional exposure to hazards such as needle sticks, electrical equipment, and other medical devices.

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output, and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

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
  • Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)
• Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
  • 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
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas