Assistant Director, Nursing

Northwell•Glen Cove, NY

2d•$105,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Nursing oversees all areas of the hospital in the absence of leadership and maintains a professional environment that supports high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. The position provides operational and clinical guidance to supervisors and team members, supports appropriate staffing and resource management, and promotes regulatory compliance, professional practice, and evidence-based care. The role may provide input on performance reviews, hiring, promotions, and corrective actions, and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee operations and patient-care activities throughout the facility when leadership is absent.
Provide leadership to supervisors and team members through communication and guidance toward facility objectives.
Communicate, 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 work environment 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.
Serve as a role model for clinical, educational, and leadership standards of professional practice.
Monitor personnel, supply, and equipment considerations when leadership is absent.
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.
Apply 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.