Assistant Director of Nursing
Waco, Texas
Posted Sep 5
- Unit and setting
- Hospital
- License
- RN license Familiarity with state-specific education laws related to healthcare professionals and staff licensing requirements
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Familiarity with state-specific education laws related to healthcare professionals and staff licensing requirements
- Experience
- Proven management experience within healthcare settings, preferably in nursing or hospital administration
- Also asks
- Strong background in strategic planning, organizational development, and team leadership
- Also asks
- Demonstrated expertise in personnel management, staff supervision, and instructional leadership in healthcare or educational environments
- Also asks
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams effectively
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience in school or educational administration is considered a plus for understanding complex organizational structures
- Experience
- Prior experience in executive leadership roles within healthcare organizations or academic institutions is highly desirable
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Texas staff median is $88k/yrTexas staff postings that state pay run $57k/yr to $125k/yr, the middle half $73k/yr to $100k/yr, across 1,592 postings. This posting's $54k/yr to $92k/yr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
The workplace
You would work CNA blocks in assisted living, 6AM-6PM or 6PM-6AM, with BLS, vital signs, and medical terminology on the list. You would live along the Brazos, drive most errands, and spend off days in Cameron Park, on the Riverwalk,…
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Read full textShow less
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing to join our healthcare leadership team. In this vital role, you will support the strategic planning and operational management of nursing services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. Your leadership will foster a collaborative environment that promotes professional development, staff engagement, and organizational excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence healthcare quality and operational efficiency at a high level.
Duties
- Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance nursing operations and patient outcomes
- Oversee staffing schedules, personnel management, and staff supervision to ensure optimal team performance
- Manage departmental budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure efficient resource allocation aligned with organizational goals
- Ensure compliance with state-specific education laws, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards
- Provide instructional leadership by supporting ongoing staff education, training programs, and professional development initiatives
- Collaborate with executive leadership to develop policies, procedures, and quality improvement strategies
- Lead efforts in organizational budget management and resource planning to sustain high-quality care delivery
Requirements
- Proven management experience within healthcare settings, preferably in nursing or hospital administration
- Strong background in strategic planning, organizational development, and team leadership
- Familiarity with state-specific education laws related to healthcare professionals and staff licensing requirements
- Experience in school or educational administration is considered a plus for understanding complex organizational structures
- Demonstrated expertise in personnel management, staff supervision, and instructional leadership in healthcare or educational environments
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams effectively
- Prior experience in executive leadership roles within healthcare organizations or academic institutions is highly desirable
Join us to make a meaningful impact by leading innovative nursing practices that improve lives. We value energetic leaders who are passionate about organizational excellence and committed to fostering a positive work environment.
Pay: $54,415.21 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Waco, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,165/mo
- Household income
- $54,365/yr, all local households, not nurse pay