Assistant Head Nurse

One Brooklyn Health • New York, NY

76d

About The Position

A Registered Nurse assists and supports the Nurse Manager in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivered on a specific patient care unit. In the Nurse Manager’s absence, assumes the leadership role in the supervision of nursing staff (RN/LPN/NA/WC) in the provision of patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in clinical specialty.
• Current NY State RN License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Demonstrates strong leadership abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Attends a minimum of 2 continuing education seminars/year.
• Additional certifications may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

• Performs Charge Nurse responsibilities for an assigned shift.
• Monitors staff compliance to standards of care, policies and procedures, etc.
• Assists in the coordination of unit-based Q.A. & I activities. Collects data and provides analysis and evaluation to the Nurse Manager and shares performance improvement results with staff.
• Assumes responsibilities on her respective shift at directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Directs staff in manner that provides optimum care to the patients.
• Provides guidance, assistance and direction to nursing staff in assessing patient needs, planning patient goals, developing, evaluating and modifying Nursing Care Plans.
• Maintains open channel of communication between all shifts to share pertinent information regarding patient’s continuity and quality of patient care.
• Participates in the evaluation of the quality of care and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Assigns appropriate professional and ancillary nursing staff based on Nursing Policy & Procedure.
• Actively participate in the weekly interdisciplinary meetings to improve quality patient care/needs.
• Ensures the maintenance of all unit operations including routine shift check of crash cart, 02, suction machine, defibrillator, medication cabinet and refrigerator, pantry refrigerator and narcotic count.
• Timely completion of patient admission and discharge.
• Safety check of all clinical equipment.
• Adequate supply of medical/surgical and stationery supplies.
• Confers regularly with the Nurse Manager to seek guidance and direction regarding patient care and personnel.
• Participates in unit orientation of new staff members.
• Administers direct nursing care to an assigned patient load.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Actively participates in and demonstrates knowledge of unit quality assurance and improvement.
• Performs other professional and related duties as required.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to review/implement discharge planning needs of all patients/families.
• Serves as a resource person for nursing staff regarding the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient outcomes to treatment and education.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team, assesses and evaluates the patients' response to treatment and readiness for discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees