Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Nursing is an integral member of Nursing Services Administration. Under the supervision of the DON, she/he assumes 24-hour administrative responsibilities for evaluation, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care on the unit. Carries out the System, Hospital, and Nursing Service mission, vision, values, and overall strategic planning, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, and quality management of the unit. Promotes all nursing service standards and creates a patient-focused environment. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team. Responsibilities are carried out within the framework of the Hospital By-Laws, the Mission and Vision statements, policies and procedures, all regulatory (TJC, NYSDOH, OMH) and professional organizational standards

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collaborates with the planning and developing programs to improve patient care and employee performance.
• Periodically monitors employee's performance relative to patient care and nursing practice, e.g. compliance to policy/procedures relative to patient care assignments.
• Communicates patient care and service related problems on the tour to appropriate individuals timely. Assists in corrective actions/follow-up.
• Nurse Leader rounds with service on a daily basis.
• Evaluates staffing plan and ensures that staffing is adequate to meet patient care needs.
• Collaborates with peers and Director of Nursing in developing mechanisms that improves continuous feedback relative to the current status of patient care/nursing practice issues in order to comply with hospital policy/procedure, regulatory agency mandates and standards.
• Collaborates with the planning and developing programs to improve patient care and employee performance.
• Periodically monitors employee's performance relative to patient care and nursing practice, e.g. compliance to policy/procedures relative to patient care assignments.
• Communicates patient care and service related problems on the tour to appropriate individuals timely. Assists in corrective actions/follow-up.
• Nurse Leader rounds with service on a daily basis.
• Evaluates staffing plan and ensures that staffing is adequate to meet patient care needs.
• Collaborates with peers and Director of Nursing in developing mechanisms that improves continuous feedback relative to the current status of patient care/nursing practice issues in order to comply with hospital policy/procedure, regulatory agency mandates and standards.
• Collaborates with the planning and developing programs to improve patient care and employee performance.
• Periodically monitors employee's performance relative to patient care and nursing practice, e.g. compliance to policy/procedures relative to patient care assignments.
• Communicates patient care and service related problems on the tour to appropriate individuals timely. Assists in corrective actions/follow-up.
• Nurse Leader rounds with service on a daily basis.
• Evaluates staffing plan and ensures that staffing is adequate to meet patient care needs.
• Collaborates with peers and Director of Nursing in developing mechanisms that improves continuous feedback relative to the current status of patient care/nursing practice issues in order to comply with hospital policy/procedure, regulatory agency mandates and standards.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3) below.
2. A Masters Degree in Nursing Administration, Education or an equivalent field and a minimum of six years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which four years shall have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity; or,
3. A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and seven years of satisfactory nursing experience, five years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or,
4. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.

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