Assistant Director of Nursing

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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 Shifts

7:00 P.M - 8:00 A.M (Covering Weekends)

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Executive, assigns, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care on an ongoing basis. Participates in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating nursing service and nursing education programs during the evening tour and performs related work. Demonstrates leadership that is self-directing, creative and innovative with an ability to evaluate self objectively and function effectively in stressful situations; is tactful, relates effectively and works with and through individuals with diverse backgrounds

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: (Position Specific Competencies)
• Include technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of the Nursing Department/hospital during the night tour.
• Assists in implementing organizational plans for nursing services that delineate nursing functions, define relationships with other departments/disciplines and ensure maintenance of clinically qualified nursing staff.
• Interprets policies/objectives of nursing services to staff, other disciplines and visitors; promotes harmonious working relationships; develops/maintains sound relationships with community, labor and professional groups.
• Assesses nursing services through rounds, chart reviews and observation/evaluation of nursing care; participates in a system of continuing evaluation of nursing services and directs/actually completes the evaluation of competency and performance of nursing personnel.
• Selects, develops and evaluates Tour 1 Administrative Nursing Supervisor Nursing Office Clerks; assists/guides in problem solving and other administrative issues.
• Participates in planning, organizing and evaluating nursing education programs; conducts/participates in meetings/conferences/seminars with nursing/hospital personnel.
• Is available as a resource person for the night tour; assures supervisory coverage 7 days per week.
• Attends/participates in continuing education programs.
• Participates in accreditation and P.I., Discharge Planning and JCAHO activities.
• Functions as Administrator on Duty

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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.

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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