Assistant Director of Nursing
Company: CareSouth
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description CareSouth is a federally
qualified health center that is dedicated to its mission of
providing high quality and affordable healthcare with compassion
and respect for all. For this position, we are seeking someone who
has the passion-filled purpose to deliver service in an impactful
way. Enjoy clinic hours, work-life balance, holidays, all while
staying connected to your desire to care for patients. SUMMARY: As
the Assistant Director of Nursing, the candidate will work under
the supervision of the Director of Nursing to oversee the daily
operations of the nursing department, ensuring that all staff
adhere to established policies and procedures. The ADON will be
responsible for managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care,
and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, the
ADON will play a key role in staff development, including training
and mentoring new nurses. The successful candidate will possess
excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to
work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. The ADON
should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of
handling multiple tasks simultaneously. A strong understanding of
healthcare regulations and best practices is essential to meet the
Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, the Health Resources
and Services Administration (HRSA) standards, and the Joint
Commission (JC) standards. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's of Science
Degree in Nursing. Associate's degree in Nursing with three years
of nursing experience will substitute for the BSN. ASN/BSN graduate
of an accredited school of nursing. Minimum of a valid Registered
Nurse license. Minimum of four years of related experience. Must
possess at least 1 year of clinical supervisory experience. Valid
CPR license. Demonstrated ability to learn using Electronic Health
Records; must have strong computer skills. Completes annual
education requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication
skills. Must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts. Performs all job
responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws,
rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Keywords: CareSouth, Baton Rouge , Assistant Director of Nursing, Healthcare , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
