Assistant Director of Nursing

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 is 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

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support nursing leadership across multiple health center sites. This role partners closely with the Director of Medical Affairs to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for nursing and clinical support staff.

The ADON helps ensure nursing practices meet the highest standards of patient centered care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement consistent with TFHC policies, HRSA requirements, and accreditation standards. This role supports integrated primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and preventive services while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Medical Affairs in overseeing day to day nursing and clinical operations

• Assist with development and implementation of nursing policies, clinical protocols, and procedures in alignment with HRSA and accreditation standards

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, laboratory teams, and other assigned clinical staff across multiple sites

• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Monitor clinical supply inventory and maintain timecards and PTO tracking for assigned clinical leadership staff

• Ensure high quality nursing services across adult medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, and specialty clinics

• Collaborate with medical and operational leadership to improve clinical 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 and employee health programs, including TB screening, FIT testing, and vaccinations

• 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 and workflow compliance

• Assist with audits, site visits, and accreditation surveys

• Develop and deliver clinical training programs for nursing staff and medical assistants

• Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient care situations and new initiatives

• Promote culturally competent, patient centered care addressing health disparities and social determinants of health

• 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) required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Active and 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 and multicultural environment

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards including HRSA, OSHA, HIPAA, AAAHC, NCQA, and CLIA

• Proficiency with electronic health records, data analysis, and Microsoft Office

• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast paced clinical environment

Benefits & Rewards

TFHC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal well being and professional growth:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Generous PTO and 7 paid company holidays

• 401(k) program with employer contribution after one year

• Company paid FTCA malpractice insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee discount programs

Loan Repayment & Financial Support

This position may be eligible for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides student loan repayment assistance for qualifying nurses in exchange for a service commitment at an eligible site, based on program guidelines and availability.

Why Tampa?

Consistently ranked among the Top Places to Live in Florida, Tampa offers year round sunshine, stunning Gulf Coast beaches, and a vibrant cultural scene. With three professional sports teams, diverse dining, outdoor recreation, and family friendly attractions, Tampa is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow.

Join Us

If you are ready to build a rewarding career that goes beyond medicine and truly makes a difference, apply today and join Tampa Family Health Centers in redefining community healthcare in Tampa Bay.