Evening Assistant Director Nursing - LVN Program

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in the administration and oversight of the Nursing Program, ensuring compliance with state Board of Nursing regulations and organizational policies. This role is highly collaborative and administrative, with responsibilities spanning curriculum oversight, faculty support, student advisement, and accreditation preparation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure departmental compliance with state Board of Nursing, organizational policies, and regulatory agency standards
• Support curriculum review, development, and revision
• Aid faculty in preparing and maintaining syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and learning objectives
• Establish departmental policies aligned with institutional and professional standards
• Advise students on academic progress, attendance, and professional conduct; assist graduates with licensure applications
• Participate in student admissions, orientations, and departmental meetings
• Contribute to Advisory Committee planning and attend meetings
• Support the accreditation process and ensure ongoing program compliance
• Engage in systematic program evaluation and reporting
• Substitute teach as needed
• Career development activities while leading a high-performance team of professional, motivated, and engaged staff
• Supervise faculty on campus at night and on weekends

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida
• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of clinical experience (required); Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Additional Experience: Four (4) years of clinical experience required

Requirements

• Set department-level strategic direction and influences organizational priorities
• Anticipate complex problems and proactively address them
• Build strong relationships through insight, empathy, and presence
• Communicate vision and priorities with clarity and inspiration
• Demonstrate exceptional listening, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Create accountability frameworks to ensure sustained performance
• Champion the use of technology, data, and systems for innovation
• Make impactful decisions with minimal oversight
• Anticipate future trends and translate insights into strategic breakthroughs
• Foster a motivating environment that drives high performance
• Adapt style and approach to meet evolving demands in real time

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Gain, understand, and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises. This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures. Travel to campus and clinical sites required.