Assistant Director, Nursing

Northwell Health•Glen Cove, NY

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Nursing oversees hospital operations and patient care activities in all areas of the facility when leadership is absent. The role provides direction to supervisors and care teams, supports hospital objectives, and maintains a professional environment focused on high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. It promotes evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice and helps ensure appropriate staffing, resources, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in nursing required.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required.
Six to ten years of nursing experience required.
Five to seven years of leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
Specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage facility operations and patient care activities in the absence of leadership.
Lead supervisors and team members through communication and guidance toward facility objectives.
Build consensus and guide departments toward hospital objectives.
Promote and maintain high-quality, patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Maintain a professional workplace that fosters respect, engagement, accountability, and optimal patient outcomes.
Promote appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice.
Guide patient care unit team members and supervisors on clinical and operational concerns in the absence of leadership.
May provide input on performance reviews, hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.
Model standards of professional clinical, educational, and leadership practice.
Monitor personnel, supply, and equipment considerations in the absence of leadership.
Assess hospital and patient activity and personnel resources to ensure equitable and appropriate staffing.
Ensure adherence to the established care delivery model and applicable scope and standards of practice.
Facilitate ongoing compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, New York State, Department of Health, Public Health Law, HIPAA, and System, hospital, and department standards.
Maintain a broad understanding of the regulatory environment to support hospital compliance.
Maintain current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
Identify opportunities for operational change using evidence-based strategies and solutions.
Perform related duties as required.