Assistant Head Nurse, Medicine Surgery

About This Role

The Assistant Head Nurse in the Medicine Surgery unit provides professional nursing care under supervision, guiding nursing personnel and ensuring effective patient care. This role is ideal for experienced nurses looking to take on leadership responsibilities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Pay: $114,563/year
• Location:
  
  Brooklyn, NY
• Facility:
  Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center
• Department/Unit: MED/SURG INPATIENT UNIT 8100
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time, Night (7:30 P.M – 8:00
  
  A.M)

• Provide professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit.
• Serve as a team leader and assist the Head Nurse in guiding nursing personnel.
• Identify and discriminate between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms.
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
• Record and maintain nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients.
• Interpret and report responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
• Participate with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
• Provide teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel.
• Participate in defining, implementing, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education.

Experience:

• Experience as an Assistant Head Nurse preferred.

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Valid New York State RN License required.

• Annual education differential based on degree:
  • Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
  • Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000
  • Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500
• Annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 for nationally recognized certifications.
• Annual nursing experience differential ranging from $987 up to $8,190 for up to 10 years of experience.

• 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

NYC Health and Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on addressing the healthcare needs of the community, ensuring access to quality services for all.