Work Shifts12:00 A.M - 8:00 A.M; Rotating Weekends & Holidays.
*[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. Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
2. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing Administration or a related nursing discipline; and three (3) years of satisfactory nursing experience, one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity, which may include managing a specific department or nursing unit within a hospital or health care setting, overseeing patient care, staff management and the day-to-day operations of the department, as well as demonstrating clinical competency in relevant clinical area; or
3. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing; and four (4) years of satisfactory nursing experience (i.e., clinical care), two (2) years of which must have been in a clinical supervisory capacity (i.e., Head Nurse, Supervisor experience), as well as demonstrating clinical competency in relevant clinical area.
4. May require Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) depending on assignment/health care setting. If required, BLS must be obtained within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment to the title and maintained for the duration of the assignment.
Department PreferencesKey Leadership & Operational Objectives
- Quality & Patient Safety: Establish weekly cross-unit safety huddles across 6B, 6C, 8B, and 8C to proactively identify clinical risks, monitor medication administration accuracy, and maintain survey readiness (Joint Commission / NYS DOH).
- Workforce & Staff Development: Implement a structured retention program, reduce agency reliance through proactive scheduling, and support ongoing professional development and specialty certifications for staff nurses.
- Flow & Bed Management: Work closely with Bed Management, the Emergency Department, and Surgical Services to facilitate seamless admissions, transfers, and discharges across the 6th and 8th-floor clinical tracks.
- Resource & Financial Stewardship: Balance operational budgets by optimizing nurse staffing grids, managing overtime, and ensuring proper utilization of equipment and supply inventory across all four units.
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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