Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
Work Shifts8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M; Monday to Friday
. *[35 Hours per Week.]Duties & ResponsibilitiesPurpose of Position:
Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Nursing, assists with the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating of nursing service and education programs of the hospital, diagnostic and treatment center, or a major unit within the Department of Nursing. Performs related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Assists in developing policies, objectives and standards of nursing service and education.
2. Assists in the preparation of personnel, supply and equipment budgets.
3. Assists in the development of administrative procedures and programs of patient care.
4. May have responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing service in a major clinical division, or a home health agency in a hospital, participating in selection, placement and follow-up of patients transferred to homes.
5. Assists with the planning, organization and conduct of a nursing education program.
6. May assume responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating nursing service on the
evening and night tours.
7. Directs activities of Supervisor of Nurses.
8. Prepares and makes periodic and daily reports on administrative matters relating to staff and patient management.
9. Participates in the direction and implementation of a quality assurance program for nursing.
10. Attends and chairs regular staff meetings with nursing personnel.
11. Assesses nursing services by making rounds, conducting chart review and evaluating patient care.
Minimum Qualifications1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a professional nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3), below.
2. Master's Degree in Nursing Administration, Education, Clinical Specialty or equivalent field and five years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which three years shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and six years of satisfactory nursing experience, four years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity.
3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
BenefitsNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
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