Assistant Director of Nursing (DON)

Agape Care Group•Summerville, SC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Become an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) with Agape Care Group. We are looking for impeccable leaders to join our team who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will lead the delivery of compassionate, patient-centered care within the scope of services provided by our Hospice House. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and oversee personalized care plans for each patient, ensuring optimal outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of care. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of care is consistently delivered in an efficient, cost-effective manner, fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and staff. You will play a key role in providing ongoing education and training to the care team, managing staff development through new hire orientation, and supporting continuous professional growth. As a hands-on leader, you will oversee the coordination and supervision of all clinical and supportive services, ensuring they are delivered safely and in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards. You will stay up-to-date with clinical practices, regulatory changes, and reimbursement guidelines, ensuring that the team is well-prepared to provide exceptional care. You will also serve as an essential member of our leadership team, working collaboratively to ensure every patient receives the highest level of care and support. And just like all of our team members, our Assistant Directors of Nursing have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

Requirements

A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care
Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN preferred).
Current state license as a registered nurse
Minimum of 3 years' experience as a registered nurse in an appropriate clinical care setting, hospice environment preferred.
Evidence of clinical and supervisory knowledge and experience appropriate to the assigned supervision responsibilities.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.

Nice To Haves

3 years of supervisory experience as a registered nurse in an appropriate clinical care setting, home health, or hospice environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of compassionate, patient-centered care within the scope of services provided by our Hospice House.
Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and oversee personalized care plans for each patient, ensuring optimal outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Ensure the quality of care is consistently delivered in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Foster positive relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Provide ongoing education and training to the care team.
Manage staff development through new hire orientation, and supporting continuous professional growth.
Oversee the coordination and supervision of all clinical and supportive services, ensuring they are delivered safely and in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards.
Stay up-to-date with clinical practices, regulatory changes, and reimbursement guidelines.
Serve as an essential member of our leadership team, working collaboratively to ensure every patient receives the highest level of care and support.