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Assistant Director of Nursing

Helping Hand Nursing Services
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2027

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Administrator to provide leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence within our healthcare organization. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) ,demonstrated nursing management experience, and a strong background in critical care nursing. This role is responsible for overseeing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing staff performance, and promoting high-quality patient care outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to nursing staff.
  • Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure quality patient care.
  • Oversee daily clinical operations, staffing schedules, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations.
  • Monitor patient care standards.
  • Evaluate employee performance, provide coaching, and implement professional development plans.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient care situations, particularly within critical care services..

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
  • Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Minimum of 10 years of clinical nursing experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership or management experience.
  • Strong background in Critical Care, ICU, CCU, Emergency Department, or related acute care settings.
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.

Core Competencies

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Critical Care Expertise
  • Staff Development & Mentorship
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Improvement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Patient Safety
  • Conflict Resolution

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000

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