Administrative Director of Nursing

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Administrative Director of Nursing on our Nursing Administration team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
Current BLS at hire or transfer until ACLS obtained. BLS renewal not required once ACLS is obtained.
Current and ongoing ACLS, PALS, NYS RN License.
CPI initial training (2 day course) within 3 months of hire
CPI refresher annually
Five (5) years of acute clinical experience required.
Travel to multiple facilities is required.
Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
No routine exposure to hazards.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing Administration preferred.
ANCC approved certification required when eligible.
Experience in a supervisory or administrative role preferred.
May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Responsibilities

Provides staff supervision, to assure overall functioning of the nursing department and compliance with the established standards of care during the evening/night and 24 hour weekend tours of duty.
Problem solves at the administrative level in consultation with the hospital administrator or designee.
Facilitates/provides the necessary essential services of other support departments whose services are limited during the evening/night weekends tour of duty.