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Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Location : Tampa, Florida (Multi-Site / On-Site)

Organization : Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)

About Tampa Family Health Centers

At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service — it’s our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) , we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to a culturally diverse and underserved community across Hillsborough County.

Joining TFHC means becoming part of a mission-driven, nonprofit organization where clinical leaders are supported, empowered, and given the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both patients and care teams.

Position Summary

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.

Essential ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Management

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

Clinical Operations

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

Quality Improvement & Compliance

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

Education & Staff Development

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

Patient Care & Advocacy

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

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Active, unrestricted Florida RN license

Current BLS certification

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience

At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role

Experience in community health, ambulatory care, or FQHC settings strongly preferred

Experience with HRSA compliance, population health, and value-based care models preferred

Skills & Abilities

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

Why Join TFHC?

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