NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) is a member facility of the New York City Health + Hospitals system, one of eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed community hospital, NCBH specializes in women's and children's services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. It's Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 1,000 babies into the world each year. NCBH is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any and all in need.

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.

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Job Description

Purpose of Position:

The Director of Nursing: Ambulatory Care Services, and reporting to the CNO (Medicine, Subspecialty, Dental Women's Health, and Pediatrics) is responsible for nursing practice oversight by organizing and leading the delivery of nursing care for designated patient care areas. This includes: analyzing clinical practice and identifying opportunities to increase quality, safety, effectiveness and efficiency within Primary and Speciality Care, identifying clinical indicators to measure, evaluate ad improve care; maintaining compliance with all clinical policies, procedures and regulations; supervision of registered nurses and other healthcare providers who deliver nursing care.

Responsibilities:

• Effective leadership abilities as demonstrated by:
• Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive and forward-thinking manner
• Effective analytical ability in order to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and solve complex problems and issues
• Develops and implements innovative systems and processes that improve staff and patient quality and safety
• Demonstrates achievable and measurable results and develop action plans for improvement

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.

Department Preferences

ACLS/ BLS Certifications

Exhibit progressive professional development

Five years of experience in a hospital clinic setting with atlas two years in a management and supervisory responsibility

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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