Nursing Director Hospital Perioperative Services

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nursing Director Hospital Perioperative Services. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible and accountable to the VP of Nursing in the directing, evaluating and improving nursing care processes, patient care systems and the interdisciplinary work environment for a clinical division on a 24/7 basis. Clinically works with nurse managers, physicians and other disciplines to achieve outcomes.

Requirements

• BSN, MSN or Health related field with theoretical background in nursing practice and administration required.
• A minimum of five years of nursing practice with progressive experience in management.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards for areas of responsibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to devote the time required completing assigned tasks on schedule.
• NYS RN Licensure

Nice To Haves

• Leadership Certification required
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as aligned with the mission, values and goals of the organization.
• Maintains and improves nursing practice standards; accountable with managers and coordinators for the quality of nursing care within a clinical division.
• Sets goals and program priorities within the division integrated with organizational philosophy and strategic plan
• Establishes, in conjunction with administration, a divisional budget and manages the division within the approved budget.
• Makes recommendations for changes based on assessment of salary and non-salary expenses.
• Develops and implements plans to increase efficiency and improve expense/revenue ratio
• Evaluates patient care in assigned areas by leading Performance Management activities, evaluating results and planning appropriate action with the managers to improve processes, systems and deficiencies.
• Participates in planning system changes involving other disciplines and departments and assists managers with implementation and evaluation as necessary
• Conducts performance appraisals on management staff in division and reviews performance appraisals of staff done by managers.
• Acts as resource to managers in all personnel actions including transfers, promotions, resignations, and corrective action.
• Hears grievances at Step 1I and takes appropriate action on a timely basis
• Interviews management staff and recommends hiring of applicants with appropriate skills and behaviors.
• Assists managers in staff interviews as needed.
• Provides an environment and leadership style which motivates, encourages and educates staff.
• Approves unit objectives and receives progress reports from managers on a regular basis
• Participates in or chairs appropriate councils, committees, activities and special projects representing the division, Nursing and/or the hospital.
• Participates actively in the hospital risk management and patient safety programs, and reports any high risk situation; assists in its correction and intervenes to minimize risk, and improve safety.
• Interprets implements, enforces and evaluates hospital, departmental and interdepartmental policies and procedures and participates in necessary revisions to promote evidence-based practices.
• Identifies needs for coordinated activity on behalf of patients in the division and initiates interdepartmental planning and solutions.
• Works collaboratively with Materials Management and Bio Medical Engineering to ensure adequate supplies and equipment.
• Makes daily rounds of area/s under his/her direction.
• Communicates regularly with managers and staff for all shifts as applicable.
• Solicits input and provides feedback on issues raised by the Nursing staff.
• Follows through until resolved.
• Makes recommendations based on employee suggestions
• Keeps the Vice President for Nursing informed on general operations, goals, and issues
• Maintains channels of communication in a positive, courteous and helpful manner.
• Demonstrates service excellence skills toward patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Serves as a role model and holds managers and staff accountable for same.
• Enhances professional growth and self-development.
• Applies information from education programs, workshops review of literature and specialty and/or nurse administrative organization to area(s) of responsibility
• Coaches nurse managers and staff in professional growth and development
• Provides and arranges for mandatory annual staff inservice education and promotes nursing excellence via clinical rounds, case reviews, quality and or research initiatives
• Demonstrates the ability to organize, plan and successfully effect change
• Ensures nursing regulatory and accreditation standards are met in area(s) of responsibility
• Acts as a patient advocate and reports adverse occurrences; plans and implements changes to prevent recurrence

Benefits

• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees