Associate Director of Nursing

• ALL PHS Locations, NC, 27510 - All PHS Nursing
• $85,169.00 - $101,696.00
• Salary
• Full Time

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee. 

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title – Associate Director of Nursing

Department - Nursing

Reports to – Chief Medical Officer

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position: The Associate Director of Nursing will oversee and assist in the management of work and services provided by nursing staff at all PHS community health centers with a focus on training, clinical practice, professional growth and development, hiring, staffing as well as serve as a resource to nursing staff. The ADON must have a commitment to improving the quality of patient care and services provided, alignment and practice of PHS shared values and excellent customer services skillsets. Utilizes the nursing process including: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and recording of patient care and patient education. Assists in recruitment, hiring and retention of clinical staff. Provides support to assigned geographical area nursing staff and medical assistants through effective communication of new processes and procedures, review of current processes and procedures, education, hands on training as appropriate in collaboration with Director of Nursing, orientation of new staff in collaboration with the nurse manager at the site. Is responsible for assisting Director of Nursing with ensuring clinical practice aligns with organizational policy and procedure. Attends meetings pertinent to nursing services at PHS. Practices within the scope of the North Carolina Practic Act, NCBON and PHS, Inc. policies, procedures and standards. Assists in the evaluation of staff (MA's or NA's) for promotion via PHS career ladder. Assists with building partnerships with health care institutions to build a workforce pipeline. Assists in semi-annual and annual training of nursing department staff. Provides staff coverage and administrative oversight to sites as needed. May serve as an interim nurse manager of a site as needed. Provides leadership and role models professional behavior at all times needed. Provides leadership and models professional behavior. Serves as the direct supervisor for assigned nurse managers within geographical area. In collaboration with second ADON, serves as the direct supervisor for flex and prn nurses and medical assistants. For flex staff, puts together monthly staffing calendar and assignments for distribution. Puts together the monthly staffing calendar and assignments. Completes annual evaluations and performance improvement plans as needed for these assigned staff.

• Work Location: FLOAT

Will travel to requied PHS Sites as needed

• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Travel: To required PHS Sites as needed

Duties/ Responsibilities – 

• Supports the organization's mission, goals and objectives and provides leadership to the nursing department.
• Carries out supervisory duties in accordance with the organization's policies and state and federal laws.
• Provides direct supervision to flex and float pool nurses.
• Assists in the interviewing, hiring and retention of nurses and medical assistants for the organization.
• Assists with the orientation and of new staff.
• Assists in the orientation and training to Nurse Managers, Triage Nurses and Medical Assistants.
• Assists in and monitors nursing and medical assistant staff competencies and addresses needs as defined through the monitoring process.
• Addresses complaints and concerns and resolves problems within the department, following up as necessary to ensure resolution is achieved.
• Keeps Nursing Director informed of conflicts and potential problems.
• Assists in the appraisal performance, reward and discipline of employees appropriately as needed.
• Assists in the development and implementation of clinical systems, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the Nursing Director.
• Liaison and representative of  PHS at Collaborative functions.
• Mentor new sites/staff.
• Assists in the development and implementation of team based care
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Provide specialty training as part of PHS PI Program.
• Provide remedial competency-related training for nursing staff PRN.
• Support group teaching sessions PRN.
• Assist with development of Patient Education materials.
• Assists with the retention of staff through training, clinical advancement and education as appropriate.

Qualifications – 

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing

Required: 10years of nursing experience with at least 5years in a management position

Preferred: 3 years in community health

Current/valid License: Current/valid NC Registered Nurse's License

Immunizations:

Pay Range - $85,169.00 - $101,696.00

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

DEI Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) endeavors to maintain an inclusive workplace, one that is reflective of the patient population that we serve and the individuals whom we employ. We strive to incorporate inclusiveness throughout our work culture, including the way that we recruit, support, and retain employees. We believe that having employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is an asset. It helps us to view the world through different lenses embodying the perspectives, opinions, approaches, and values that our employees bring to work daily. In fact, inclusion is woven into the very fabric of our work life, which allows our employees to perform at their highest possible potential.