Assistant Director Nursing Services

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Nursing Services is responsible for the operational leadership and oversight of nursing services, including Nurse Navigators, RN Triage Nurses, and Nurse Educators. The Assistant Director partners with senior nursing leadership, physicians, clinic leaders, infusion leadership, and operational teams to support high-quality oncology care, care coordination, staff development, regulatory compliance, and achievement of organizational goals. This position is accountable for day-to-day operations, workforce management, quality outcomes, and implementation of nursing initiatives across assigned departments.

Requires travel between Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Springs locations

CORE ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise Nurse Navigators, RN Triage Nurses, and Nurse Educators.
• Lead daily operations and staffing management for assigned nursing departments.
• Monitor productivity, quality indicators, patient experience metrics, and operational performance.
• Implement evidence-based nursing initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Participate in budget planning and resource management.
• Support nursing recruitment, retention, succession planning, and staff engagement.
• Lead departmental performance improvement initiatives and monitor outcome metrics.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing Required. Master’s degree preferred
• 5 years Oncology Nursing experience in inpatient or outpatient settings required
• 1 – 3 Years of management experience required

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSE OR REGISTRATION

• OCN® or similar ONCC certification required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Microsoft Office and spreadsheet software
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Promotes innovative structures and practice.
• Develop, monitor and maintain operational and administrative reports per regulatory policy.
• Participates and promotes continuous improvement.
• Designs, implements, and monitors the professional development of clinical staff.