NYC Health + Hospitals

Head Nurse, PCU

NYC Health + Hospitals$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid New York State RN license and current registration
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the AHA
  • Minimum one year of experience as a registered nurse
  • Ability to interpret patient responses and coordinate nursing care
  • Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Responsibilities

  • Directs the development and implementation of nursing care for assigned patients
  • Develops and evaluates nursing care plans to ensure continuity of care
  • Guides and instructs nursing personnel in their duties
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team planning for patient care
  • Maintains standards of nursing practice within the unit
  • Facilitates staff development and continuing education
  • Evaluates nursing care practices and policies within the unit

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees working 20+ hours per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation according to contract
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Union Benefits for eligible positions
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs
Full Job Description
Work Shifts

7:30 P.M - 8:00 A.M (37.5 Hours per week)

Weekends required

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision, directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within an assigned unit involving the diagnosis and treatment of responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being. Schedules, assigns, guides, directs and instructs nursing personnel in nursing activities.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Performs major duties and functions as described in the Staff Nurse position description:
1. Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
4. Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel.
7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.
8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice.
10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services.
11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and
procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.
12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other groups.
13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

2. Coordinates, guides and directs the development, implementation and continuous evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within the unit.

3. Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.

4. Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to delivery of nursing care services within the unit and initiates appropriate innovations or makes recommendations for needed changes.

5. Develops and maintains a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel within a unit.

6. Conducts conferences to develop nursing care plans and to promote staff development.

7. When assigned to continuing education for Nursing Service, assists in planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of training and educational activities for nursing practitioners and allied nursing personnel.

8. Coordinates and ensures unit participation in interdisciplinary health teams and conferences pertaining to health care setting and/or Systemwide initiatives, which affect nursing practice.

9. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and
3. One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.

Additional Salary Compensation

In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement:

An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:
  • Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
  • Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000
  • Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500

An annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.

An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,042 up to $8,645 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Head Nurse.

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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About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is a healthcare system that provides medical care to residents of New York City. The system was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NYC Health + Hospitals has a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities throughout the city. The system provides a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay.
Learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$500,000
5 Year Trend
-10%
Revenue
$7 billion

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