Assistant Director, Nursing

Nursing Administration Manager

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered.

Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas:
Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. 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.

Work

Shifts:

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M;
Rotating Weekends & Holidays. *[35 Hours per Week.]

Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversees daily nursing clinical operations and patient care delivery for one unit/department. Assists in developing policies, objectives and standards of nursing service. Participates in planning, organizing, and evaluating of nursing service and/or health programs. Assists in implementing organizational plans for nursing service. Oversees daily staffing, scheduling, and equipment coverage. In collaboration with nursing leadership, develops strategies to identify nursing candidates, retain and engage staff.

Assists in the development of administrative procedures and programs of patient care. Directs, supervises, and evaluates activities of Supervisor of Nurses and other nursing personnel. Prepares and makes periodic and daily reports on administrative matters relating to staff and patient management. Monitors information technology infrastructure and corrects gaps in clinical nurse documentation. Maintains readiness for regulatory surveys and audits. Participates in the direction and implementation of a quality assurance program for nursing.

Leads staff participation in quality and safety initiatives and required compliance measures. Assesses nursing services through rounds, chart reviews and observation/evaluation of patient care. Participates in departmental and other relevant activities, meetings, and health care events, as required. Ensures adherence to established protocols during emergencies and declared disasters. Effectively applies ICARE values:
Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. May have responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing service in a health care setting. May assume responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating nursing service on the weekend/evening and/or night tours.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing Administration or a related nursing discipline; and three (3) years of satisfactory nursing experience, one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity. Or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing;

and four (4) years of satisfactory nursing experience (i.e., clinical care), two (2) years of which must have been in a clinical supervisory capacity. May require Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) depending on assignment/health care setting.

Department Preferences:
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) projects experience preferred. Experience with Running regular audits on nursing documentation, medical records, and infection control protocols preferred. Experience with Updating and implementing evidence-based nursing procedures, manuals, and safety policies preferred. Supervisory experience with clinical operations, mentor charge nurses, and investigate safety incidents preferred.

Benefits: NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
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

How To Apply:

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