Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing


City: West Lafayette


Job Description:


Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)provides key leadership in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care across the Nursing Services department. Reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON), this role supports the planning, organization, staffing, and direction of nursing operations to maintain compliance with all laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.

The ADON leads and supports departmental quality improvement projects and initiatives, evaluating performance data, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing action plans to uphold accreditation and regulatory expectations-particularly those related to AAAHC standards.

Working collaboratively with other departments within Purdue University Student Health (PUSH), the ADON promotes patient-centered care and operational excellence. Serving as a resource for departmental managers, this position guides quality improvement practices, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous advancement of clinical standards.

At PUSH, this position offers an opportunity to grow professionally, lead with purpose, and make a measurable impact on the quality of care delivered to our campus community.

Why Purdue?
At Purdue, you'll experience unrivaled pride and unlimited potential. Our culture is built on a tight community, global perspective, Boilermaker pride, and endless opportunities to learn and grow. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous professional development, all within a supportive environment that champions excellence and well-being.

About Us

Purdue University's Student Health (PUSH) Center, has a mission to promote a healthy campus culture by providing high-quality, evidence-based, patient-focused primary healthcare through an accredited model of excellence for the Purdue University student community. Our staff of board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners provide student-oriented primary care as well as ongoing care for chronic conditions. Our single-minded focus of protecting your health and wellness allows you to focus on your educational and personal goals. We are also accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
• Our benefits start your first day of employment, including accruing time off
• No after hours on call and standard business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Structured work day to include an hour lunch and an hour of scheduled administrative time
• Joining a team with a full spectrum of Primary Care and Women's Health
• Career Development: We have career paths and many opportunities for you to develop to your next Giant Leap

What We Are Looking For

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Five (5) years of nursing experience with skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties as assigned to this position.

Preferred:

• Three years of nursing supervisor and quality improvement experience.

Skills:

Required:

• Strong clinical knowledge of nursing protocols, procedures, and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead operational and quality improvement initiatives across departments.
• Familiarity with accreditation, certification, and regulatory compliance (AAAHC, state, and federal).
• Skilled in data analysis, project management, and process improvement.
• Proficient in electronic health records, auditing, and IT communication systems.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working independently and collaborating across teams to achieve clinic goals.

Additional Information

• Purdue's benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.