Director of Nursing Level 3
New York, New York
Employer: NYC Health Hospitals
Industry: NURSING ADMINISTRATION
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.
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
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Job Description
Under direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the nursing service and nursing education programs of a health care setting or diagnostic and treatment center; performs related tasks.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Develops, establishes and implements the philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of the Nursing Department.
2. Organizes the Nursing Department to delineate authority, functional responsibilities and lines of communication. Coordinates functions of nursing services with other disciplines, collaborates with administrative staff, other department staff and representatives of allied groups in planning services.
3. Determines staffing requirements in relation to patient care standards and develops procedures to maintain an adequate, competent nursing staff.
4. Maintains a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service provided for patients.
5. Maintains up-to-date policy procedure manuals for all nursing units and evaluates their effectiveness.
6. Establishes an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports.
7. Directs the preparation of the personnel, equipment and supply budgets for the Nursing Department.
8. Directs the development and implementation of orientation, training and continuing education programs for nursing personnel.
9. Initiates and participates in studies and research projects. Utilizes findings to improve patient care and administrative services.
10. Plans for and coordinates use of clinical facilities by colleges and other agencies for nursing education purposes.
11. Participates in the development of policies and health programs for the health care setting and System policies and programs involving nursing.
12. Develops and maintains sound relationships with the community, labor and professional groups in developing nursing programs and policies.
13. May serve as a consultant for the System for the overall nursing practice, service and education programs; conducts related studies and directs projects, provides leadership in Central Office in the development, coordination and evaluation of System's central and health care setting nursing services, practice and education programs.
14. Attends community conferences and committee meetings with administrative, Medical Board and department heads.
15. Conducts and chairs staff meetings and working committees with all levels of nursing personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and
2. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing Administration or a related field and four (4) years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three (3) years of which must have been in a hospital; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
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
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Job Description
Under direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the nursing service and nursing education programs of a health care setting or diagnostic and treatment center; performs related tasks.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Develops, establishes and implements the philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of the Nursing Department.
2. Organizes the Nursing Department to delineate authority, functional responsibilities and lines of communication. Coordinates functions of nursing services with other disciplines, collaborates with administrative staff, other department staff and representatives of allied groups in planning services.
3. Determines staffing requirements in relation to patient care standards and develops procedures to maintain an adequate, competent nursing staff.
4. Maintains a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service provided for patients.
5. Maintains up-to-date policy procedure manuals for all nursing units and evaluates their effectiveness.
6. Establishes an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports.
7. Directs the preparation of the personnel, equipment and supply budgets for the Nursing Department.
8. Directs the development and implementation of orientation, training and continuing education programs for nursing personnel.
9. Initiates and participates in studies and research projects. Utilizes findings to improve patient care and administrative services.
10. Plans for and coordinates use of clinical facilities by colleges and other agencies for nursing education purposes.
11. Participates in the development of policies and health programs for the health care setting and System policies and programs involving nursing.
12. Develops and maintains sound relationships with the community, labor and professional groups in developing nursing programs and policies.
13. May serve as a consultant for the System for the overall nursing practice, service and education programs; conducts related studies and directs projects, provides leadership in Central Office in the development, coordination and evaluation of System's central and health care setting nursing services, practice and education programs.
14. Attends community conferences and committee meetings with administrative, Medical Board and department heads.
15. Conducts and chairs staff meetings and working committees with all levels of nursing personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and
2. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing Administration or a related field and four (4) years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three (3) years of which must have been in a hospital; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.
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
Created: 2024-09-07
Reference: 111521
Country: United States
State: New York
City: New York
ZIP: 10036
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