Asst Director Nursing - Medical K5
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing directs clinical and administrative functions for assigned nursing units under the direction of the AVP of Nursing. The role ensures high-quality, effective patient care and appropriate use of labor and non-labor resources. Working with senior nursing management, the Assistant Director evaluates nursing services and patient care, helps plan and implement policies, procedures, and standards, and monitors reporting units for compliance. The position also participates in selecting and developing clinical managers and professional staff. This role is full-time and serves Kronish 5 / Hemodialysis, with an evenings/nights-flex schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- 3–5 years of medical/surgical experience.
- Excellent clinical skills.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to oversee and advance nursing practice and manage patient-care operations.
- Ability to create and sustain a unit culture of patient- and family-centered care.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Hemodialysis experience.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Management or leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Work with senior nursing management to establish unit goals and objectives and evaluate progress in alignment with Maimonides Health goals.
- Assist with planning, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, and patient-service standards, and monitor units for compliance.
- Participate in designing protocols and documentation tools for assigned nursing areas and defining nursing responsibilities for new procedures.
- Work with nursing leaders and healthcare-team members to develop, monitor, implement, and evaluate nursing standards.
- Evaluate staff training and educational needs and coordinate orientation programs and in-services with the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Develop and implement nursing conferences and meetings as appropriate.
- Communicate clinical and administrative information to healthcare-team members, assess new programs, and recommend implementation or acquisition of products and techniques; conduct in-services as required.
- Assist senior nursing management in identifying continuous quality improvement projects and work with leadership to develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance projects and analyze data.
- Participate in selection, hiring, and supervision of clinical leadership and professional staff; initiate disciplinary action, conduct annual performance appraisals, and recommend promotions, raises, and training.
- Assist the Director of Nursing with the annual capital budget, including recommending equipment and other purchases to advance technology and departmental efficiency.
- Assist with departmental operating and personnel budgets; manage the budget, analyze monthly reports and overtime runs, and help ensure the department remains within budget guidelines.
- Review standards and policies for regulatory compliance, recommend and implement changes, communicate changes to Patient Services staff, and monitor reporting compliance.
- Respond to daily problems, resolve them when possible, refer issues as appropriate, and investigate department complaints to support timely resolution and response.
- Work with the Director of Nursing to maintain departmental facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials in a condition that promotes efficiency, health, comfort, and safety.
- Maintain department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
