Associate Director Of Nursing

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 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 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 many 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 Pharmacy Officer

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Training Career Ladder

Job Summary:  Utilizes the nursing process including:  assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and recording of patient care and patienteducation. 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 Practice 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 (All PHS Sites As Needed) Stationed at Chapel Hill CHC - 107 Conner Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
• Schedule: Monday- Friday: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
• Required Travel: As Needed (Must be able to travel to all locations)                                          

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.
• 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.

Qualifications - 

Education/Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing

·     10years of nursing experience with at least 5years in a management position.

Preferred Experience: 3 years in community health

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Current/valid NC Registered Nurse’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Microsoft Office, email/internet and ability to learn other healthcare related software.
• Normal pharmacy computer programs, Electronic Health Records.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range: $85,169.00 - $114,460.00 (commensurate with years of experience)

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. 

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