Nurse Manager, 6W

The Brooklyn Hospital Center • New York, NY

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the operational management of the assigned Nursing Unit in collaboration with physician leadership. The Nurse Manager provides clinical and administrative leadership for the Medical/Surgical, Cancer 6W Unit. The position requires medical/surgical experience, which includes oncology patient population. Participates in the strategic planning for the department. The Nurse Manager manages the activities of the Medicine 6W Unit and ensures all operations are in compliance with clinical guidelines. Has accountability for nursing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years progressive leadership experience.
• Experience working in a hematology/oncology program.
• Current New York State License as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Current Oncology Nursing Certification from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
• Completion of de-escalation training within 90 days of employment and every two years thereafter.
• Knowledge of guidelines of the regulatory bodies - The Joint Commission, Department of Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
• Assessment skills.
• Ability to make safe judgement calls.
• Strong communication skills for in-servicing the staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the assigned Nursing Unit in collaboration with physician leadership.
• Clinical and administrative leadership for the Medical/Surgical, Cancer 6W Unit.
• Managing the activities of the Medicine 6W Unit.
• Ensuring all operations are in compliance with clinical guidelines.
• Accountability for nursing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Participating in the strategic planning for the department.

What This Job Offers

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