Grant Funded

This position is grant funded.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose 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 Qualifications
1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a professional nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3), below.
2. Masters 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.

Department Preferences

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in program coordination, preferably within a healthcare or educational setting.
• Previous experience with nurse education or fellowship programs is a plus.
• Master's degree in Nursing or Education (preferred).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or other educational tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of nursing education standards and practices is highly desirable.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage challenges in a dynamic environment.
• A commitment to supporting nursing education and professional development.
• Occasional local travel for meetings, and events may be required.

Benefits

NYC 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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