Assistant Director of Nursing

Tampa Family Health Centers • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in providing clinical leadership, operational oversight, and staff development across multiple health center sites. This role plays a critical part in ensuring nursing and clinical support teams deliver patient-centered, compliant, and high-quality care in alignment with TFHC policies, HRSA requirements, and accreditation standards.

The ADON works closely with nursing leadership, medical providers, and operational teams to support integrated primary care, behavioral health, and preventive services while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active, unrestricted Florida RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary, multicultural environment
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards (HRSA, OSHA, HIPAA, AAAHC, NCQA, CLIA)
• Proficiency with electronic health records, data analysis, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community health, ambulatory care, or FQHC settings strongly preferred
• Experience with HRSA compliance, population health, and value-based care models preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in overseeing day-to-day nursing and clinical operations across multiple sites
• Travel between health center locations to provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, lab teams, and other clinical staff
• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Serve as Acting Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence, as needed
• Monitor clinical supply inventory and ensure sites are appropriately stocked
• Maintain timecards and PTO tracking for clinical leadership staff
• Ensure delivery of high-quality nursing services across adult medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and specialty clinics
• Collaborate with medical and operational leadership to improve workflows, patient access, and throughput
• Monitor infection control, medication management, and safety practices in compliance with OSHA, CDC, and HRSA standards
• Oversee vaccine management, including VFC compliance and inventory controls
• Support staffing coordination to ensure appropriate clinical coverage across sites
• Assist with employee health programs, including TB screening, FIT testing, and vaccination administration
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, data review, and root cause analyses
• Support HRSA program requirements, including clinical quality measures, UDS reporting, and risk management
• Perform chart reviews and ensure documentation compliance for UDS data collection
• Assist with preparation for audits, site visits, and accreditation surveys
• Develop and deliver clinical education and training programs for nursing and medical assistant staff
• Promote evidence-based practice, continuing education, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient care situations and new clinical initiatives
• Promote culturally competent care that addresses health disparities and social determinants of health
• Support patient education, engagement, and self-management
• Address patient complaints and clinical incidents per policy
• Provide direct nursing care as needed, including medication administration, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and triage

Benefits

• Mission-driven, nonprofit healthcare organization serving underserved communities
• Leadership role with meaningful impact across multiple clinical sites
• Collaborative, team-based care environment
• Opportunity to influence quality, compliance, and staff development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager