Assistant Head Nurse-Amb Care

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

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.

Job Description

TOUR 2: 8:00 A.M - 5:30 P.M

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume responsibility of Charge Nurse when necessary.
• Complete written daily assignment as necessary.
• Completes a nursing assessment utilizing the initial, reassessment, geriatric, diabetic and immunization modules as appropriate.
• Document all pertinent information on-line in the Nurses Contact Note, assessment/screening modules as appropriate.
• Documents in the paper medical record when the electronic system is down.
• Screen patient waiting area and determine the acuity/priority needs of patients.
• Supervise nursing licensed and unlicensed support staff.
• Triage patients for care, treatment or medication needs.
• Follow-up on patients who require further monitoring for care/treatment rendered.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team or community agencies as appropriate.
• Provide pertinent hand-off communication to team members, Emergency Department, diagnostic services or to In-patient nursing staff when patients are being transferred or admitted to other services.
• Obtain vital signs or reassess as necessary.
• Administer injections, immunizations, PPD and medications as ordered or by standing orders.
• Conduct health teaching, instructions and counseling sessions to patient/client and or significant other as needed.
• Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation when necessary.
• Encourage patient/client to vent emotions in a socially acceptable way.
• Procure medications and supplies for unit.
• Acts as a preceptor for Orientee or Nursing student.
• Participate in quality assessment activities.
• Report occurrences immediately and fill out occurrence form when necessary.
• Observes patient on cardiac monitor during and post procedure.
• Orients licensed and unlicensed nursing staff to the unit and Ambulatory Care.
• Responsible for personal growth and development, developing leadership skills and maintaining clinical competence by attending continuing education programs.
• Arrives on patient area at designated time.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and
3. Six (6) months of experience as a registered nurse.

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
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs