ASSISTANT DIRECTOR NURSING - MSHP
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing for Montefiore School Health Program provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to nursing teams at 33 school-based health centers throughout the Bronx. The role is part of the multidisciplinary School Health leadership team and works closely with Montefiore Medical Group nurse leadership. The incumbent oversees, trains, and supports a team of almost 50 nurses, including ANMs, RNs, LPNs, and PCTs, who work in comprehensive care teams in elementary, middle, and high schools. The position supports the Director of Nursing Services in directing day-to-day nursing functions in outpatient ambulatory care. It contributes to quality improvement, staff development, hiring and monitoring nursing staff, and safe, timely patient management, while ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Requirements
- Valid New York State Registered Professional Nurse license and current registration.
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or a related field required.
- Two years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- At least four years of management experience required.
- Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
- Management skills to organize, direct, and evaluate patient-care activities, including off-shift operations.
- Ability to apply and use balanced scorecard measures covering customer service, financial performance, innovation and growth, and performance improvement.
- Critical-thinking and analytical skills for problem-solving and clinical decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science degree in Nursing or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in developing and managing Quality Improvement projects in accordance with Joint Commission, Infection Prevention Control, New York State Department of Health, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Work with site and collaborative teams to improve staff development and nursing practice in assigned areas, in collaboration with Montefiore Medical Group management.
- Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing day-to-day nursing functions in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines for outpatient ambulatory care.
- Assist with hiring and monitoring nursing staff and other support staff activities.
- Collaborate with CCNCs and providers to identify patient action plans that support safe and timely patient management.
- Serve as a clinical resource person for CCNCs.
- Oversee, train, and support nursing teams across 33 school-based health centers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
