Associate Director, Nursing
About The Position
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Purpose of Position: Under direction of the Director, Department of Nursing, or designee, participates in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing service and nursing education program of a hospital, hospital center or diagnostic and treatment center. Performs related work.
Requirements
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3) below.
- A Masters Degree in Nursing Administration, Education or an equivalent field and a minimum of six years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which four years shall have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity; or,
- A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and seven years of satisfactory nursing experience, five years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or,
- A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
Nice To Haves
- Educational Level: MSN, MS, MHA, or related field (preferred)
- Knowledgeable in: Nursing administration, budgeting, The Joint Commission (TJC), and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) standards
- Computer Programs/Software Proficiency:
- EPIC
- Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Clairvia
Responsibilities
- Performs all duties of the Director of Nursing in his or her absence.
- Participates in developing philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of nursing service and education.
- Assumes responsibility for developing and implementing a staffing plan and directing recruitment and selection of personnel.
- Develops, plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates assigned projects and programs.
- Assists the Director in preparation of personnel, supply and equipment budgets for nursing.
- Assumes responsibility for planning, directing, organizing and evaluating programs of orientation, training and continuing education for nursing personnel.
- Assumes responsibility for directing the evaluation of personnel performance.
- Participates in developing and maintaining sound relationships with community, labor and professional groups in developing new nursing programs and policies.
- Assumes responsibility of day-to-day operations of nursing service.
- Assesses nursing services by making rounds, conducting chart review and evaluating patient care.
- Participates in a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service.
- Participates in implementing an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports.
- Updates and maintains required manuals. Participates in research projects as applicable.
- Participates in operating and procedural committees as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
