Assistant Director of Nursing

Provident Behavioral Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Washington, DC is seeking a leader to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight for ambulatory orthopedic services. The role collaborates with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include coordinating nursing operations, mentoring staff, monitoring quality and safety, assisting with budget and operations, and ensuring compliance with protocols and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical leadership and administrative oversight capabilities in an ambulatory orthopedic setting.
• Proven ability to coordinate care across nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
• Competence in quality improvement, risk/safety monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and accreditation expectations for clinical services.
• Excellent communication, staff leadership, and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing operations and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead and mentor staff by supporting performance management, professional development, and effective teamwork.
• Monitor clinical quality, patient safety, and outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with budget and operational management to support efficient and effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Administrative oversight

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Job description

Role Summary: Provides clinical leadership and administrative oversight for ambulatory orthopedic services.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing operations and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead and mentor staff by supporting performance management, professional development, and effective teamwork.
• Monitor clinical quality, patient safety, and outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with budget and operational management to support efficient and effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical leadership and administrative oversight capabilities in an ambulatory orthopedic setting.
• Proven ability to coordinate care across nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
• Competence in quality improvement, risk/safety monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and accreditation expectations for clinical services.
• Excellent communication, staff leadership, and operational management skills.