Asst. Director of Nursing - Ambulatory Care

Maimonides Medical Center•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing oversees day-to-day clinical operations in an outpatient primary care setting to ensure safe, high-quality care for patients across the lifespan. The role provides nursing supervision and supports staff development, staffing, practice operations, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Active RN license in New York State.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Minimum 3–5 years of nursing leadership experience in an outpatient or ambulatory primary care setting.
Experience working with both adult and pediatric patient populations.
Knowledge of Article 28 regulations, Joint Commission standards, Value Based Care, DOH regulations, and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Clinical expertise in primary care and chronic disease management.
Proficiency in analyzing data and solving clinical and operational problems.
Competence with EMR systems and regulatory compliance.
Commitment to team collaboration and high-quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision and guidance to nursing staff and lead nursing team meetings.
Coordinate staff education, including in-service training and ongoing competency development.
Participate in outpatient-focused clinical committees and projects as needed.
Develop staffing plans and manage daily schedules to ensure adequate coverage across the primary care practice.
Monitor patient flow, appointment efficiency, and clinical practice operations; identify and implement process improvements.
Collect, analyze, and report clinical and operational metrics to support continuous performance improvement.
Collaborate on practice budget planning, monitor fiscal performance, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency and improved resource utilization.
Participate in nursing staff recruitment, orientation, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes.
Ensure staff meet required competencies and complete mandatory education in infection control, safety, risk management, and customer service.
Support a culture of learning, mentoring, and professional growth within the outpatient nursing care team.
Participate in continuous quality improvement by identifying care delivery issues and implementing evidence-based solutions.
Investigate patient and staff incidents and ensure follow-up and compliance with regulatory standards, including DOH, Joint Commission, and VFC requirements.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports in compliance with administrative, clinical, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate organizational updates and strategic priorities to outpatient nursing staff.
Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to enhance outpatient service delivery and patient satisfaction.