Assistant Director - BHS

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.

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

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Completion of an accredited program of nursing

• Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare administration

  • 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

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date

  • SAFE Approach Level III Certification

    • Must obtain within six (6) months of start date

• Preferred

Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas