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Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Syracuse
  • Management & Professional
  • Registered Nurses
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jul 15 2026
  • Ambulatory Services Admin
  • State of New York
  • TH Assistant Director of Nursing, NSSL5
  • 90410
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

Responsible and accountable for planning, organizing and controlling clinical services in designated ambulatory departments reporting through Ambulatory Administration. Provides clinical leadership to the unit/area managers through development and maintenance of standards of clinical practice, participation on nursing and hospital committees.

Functions as a member of the nursing leadership team with responsibility for the provision of clinical, service, quality, financial management/ development, and personnel management initiatives, services, and outcomes for the efficient and effective operations of the designated Ambulatory departments.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed/registered R.N., Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field, and a minimum of five years experience with management responsibilities, plus excellent written/oral communication, organizational, and leadership skills required. CPR- BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's in Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Previous experience in Ambulatory Services is strongly preferred.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, Days

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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