Asst. Director of Nursing - Ambulatory Care - Newkirk Avenue
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for clinical and operational management in an outpatient primary care setting, ensuring that nursing and patient care standards are maintained. The role participates in developing departmental plans and programs and collects and provides data on unit activities and performance improvement issues. The position oversees daily clinical operations, supports safe, high-quality care across the lifespan, and contributes to staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient satisfaction. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., full-time.
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.
- 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
- Oversee day-to-day clinical operations in the outpatient primary care setting to ensure safe, high-quality care for patients across the lifespan.
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to nursing staff, lead nursing team meetings, and coordinate staff education, in-service training, and ongoing competency development.
- Participate in outpatient-focused clinical committees and projects as needed.
- Assist with developing staffing plans and manage daily schedules to ensure adequate practice coverage.
- 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 recruitment, orientation, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes for nursing staff.
- Ensure staff meet required competencies and complete mandatory education in infection control, safety, risk management, and customer service.
- Support 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
