Associate Director of Nursing

NYC Health + HospitalsNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Work Shifts9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.MDuties & ResponsibilitiesPurpose of Position: Under direction of the Director, Department of Nursing, or designee, participates in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing service and nursing education program of a hospital, hospital center or diagnostic and treatment center. Performs related work. Examples of Typical Tasks:Performs all duties of the Director of Nursing in his or her absence.Participates in developing philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of nursing service and education.Assumes responsibility for developing and implementing a staffing plan and directing recruitment and selection of personnel.Develops, plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates assigned projects and programs.Assists the Director in preparation of personnel, supply and equipment budgets for nursing.Assumes responsibility for planning, directing, organizing and evaluating programs of orientation, training and continuing education for nursing personnel.Assumes responsibility for directing the evaluation of personnel performance.Participates in developing and maintaining sound relationships with community, labor and professional groups in developing new nursing programs and policies.Assumes responsibility of day-to-day operations of nursing service.Assesses nursing services by making rounds, conducting chart review and evaluating patient care.Participates in a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service.Participates in implementing an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports.Updates and maintains required manuals. Participates in research projects as applicable.Participates in operating and procedural committees as assigned.Minimum Qualifications1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3) below. 2. A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration, Education or an equivalent field and a minimum of six years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which four years shall have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity; or, 3. A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and seven years of satisfactory nursing experience, five years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or, 4. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.Department PreferencesPrior transfer center experience requested Clinical experience required Clinical Operations Transfer Center Operations Familiarity with Epic H2O Hyperdrive Highly motivated, self-starter with strong leadership, change management, planning, organizational and project management skills Excellent verbal, written, leadership and facilitation skills along with a sound understanding of business principles, operations and process improvement strategies Ability to effectively contribute and collaborate within a high-functioning team as well as across multiple professional levels including executive leadership, administration, clinical and ancillary staff Willing to travel to NYC Health + Hospitals facilities within the 5 boroughs Minimum of 7 years' experience in hospital-based setting, Health Care Nursing Management, ED, ICU or CCU patient care setting in which three or more years have been of supervisory, teaching, or administrative capacity with experience in a fast-paced environment Minimum three years demonstrated experience in employee development and performance as well as KPI management desiredBenefitsNYC 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 ProgramsHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online.