Director of Nursing (Corona, Queens)

Urban Health Plan • Corona, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Plaza del Sol Family Health Center in Corona, Queens, is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing in preparation for an upcoming site expansion. The Director of Nursing helps plan, direct, and evaluate nursing services, upholds the department’s philosophy, goals, and standards of nursing practice, and oversees the management and development of nursing personnel. The role works closely with the Medical Director and Operations Director at Plaza del Sol and receives clinical supervision from the Chief Nursing Officer.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining administrative, training, and compliance responsibilities with direct clinical support. The Director provides clinical troubleshooting and guidance, trains staff, assesses Medical Assistant competencies, and may step in to provide patient care, such as administering vaccines, when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Five years of clinical nursing experience.
• Three to five years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, or charge nurse capacity.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Fundamental understanding of primary care or ambulatory nursing.
• Excellent electronic medical record (EMR) skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the health center’s overall direction and policies.
• Collaborate with administrative staff and other personnel to plan patient services.
• Directly supervise nursing personnel, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Health Center Support Representatives.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, one-on-one meetings, training, performance management, employee relations, payroll, and time off for nursing staff.
• Communicate nursing needs and provide input and guidance to the Chief Nursing Officer and other leaders.
• Identify resources and support needed by the Nursing Department and for daily operations.
• Collaborate with site leadership to promote quality patient care and effective staff relations.
• Assess and communicate staffing, supply, and equipment needs.
• Help prepare the emergency contingency plan by specifying nursing staff responses to internal or external disasters.
• Participate in policy decisions affecting patient care services.
• Provide Quality Management direction and oversight for nursing and ancillary activities.
• Oversee supplies that directly affect patient care, including ordering and charging for stock medications, medical supplies, and patient-care equipment or supplies.
• Participate actively in Quality Management Committee and Nursing team meetings, and ensure regular monitoring is conducted and reported.
• Provide clinical troubleshooting and guidance, train staff, assess Medical Assistant competencies, and assist with direct patient care when needed.

Benefits

• Fully funded health insurance for the employee and 73.5% funded health insurance for family members.
• Dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including a 3% annual employer contribution.
• Paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
• Entertainment discount programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Fitness discounts and perks through the medical plan.
• $50,000 term life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director