Administrative Director of Nursing

Garnet Health•Thompson, NY

7d•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 Harris NY.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred, Masters’ degree desirable.
Minimum Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience as a staff nurse with demonstrated charge nurse/leadership abilities, or minimum of one-year experience in a nursing managerial position.
Currently licensed and registered to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.
Successful completion of a BLS Provider Course. BLS renewal not required once ACLS is obtained.
Successful completion of ACLS within one year of hire.
Successful completion of PALS within one year of hire.
Position will primarily be light work requiring to lift up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching is required.
Requires 80% sitting and 20% standing or walking.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word is required.
Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
No routine exposure to hazards.
Position may have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.
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.
May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Masters’ degree desirable

Responsibilities

A Registered Professional Nurse who is responsible and accountable for the administration, management and quality of nursing care provided or as designated by Vice President/Chief Nurse Officer and who participates in formulating Nursing Department Policy and has active input with the Clinical Directors and the Vice President/Chief Nurse Officer in formulating hospital policy.