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.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Chief Nurse Officer, participates in planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating nursing services. Provides oversight responsibility for day-to-day operations of nursing.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of all inpatient and outpatient Behavioral Health Nursing Departments

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
1. Performs all duties of Deputy Director of Nursing in his/her absence.
2. Participates in developing the philosophy, objectives and policies of the Nursing department.
3. Oversees the development, revision and implementation of department policies and procedures to assure attainment of goals and standards set by Nursing department.
4. Organizes the Nursing department to delineate lines of authority, functional responsibilities and channels of communication.
5. Assumes responsibility to ensure provision of quality patient care.
6. Ensures adequate staffing to administer quality patient care in relation to census and patient classification.
7. Assesses needs and implements measures to attain standards and recommendations.
8. Evaluates quality of patient care through reports from quality assurance, and patient relations department as well by observations during rounds.
9. Provides guidance to nursing administrators to ensure continuity and an acceptable level of patient care on all tours.
10. Assumes responsibility for directing the evaluation of personnel performance.
11. Assists in preparation of budget for nursing.
12. Promotes inter and intra-departmental cooperation and collaboration.
13. Attends meeting with nursing as well as other departments to promote good communication and close collaboration.
14. Assists in problem resolution that may arise involving the Nursing Department.
15. Participates in developing and maintaining sound relationship with community and professional groups.
16. Conducts and/or attends meetings and committees as assigned both within the hospital and with external agencies.
17. Promotes personal and professional growth.
18. Attends conferences and shares information with staff.
19. Assigns administrative staff to attend continuing education programs.
20. Functions effectively within the organizational structure.
21. Reports to administrator any activities affecting nursing staff and patient care.
22. Assists the administrator in maintaining a system of records and reports.
23. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and,
2. A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field, and a minimum of four years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three years of which shall have been in a hospital; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
4. A valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

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