Head Nurse

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care 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

Tour II: 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Associate/Assistant Director of Nursing, plans, implements, directs, supervises, and evaluates the delivery of age-appropriate nursing care to assigned patients, in collaboration with the Head Nurse and in accordance with established policies, procedures, professional organizations, regulatory agency standards, and in a manner that embraces safety, quality, and efficiency.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

All Clinical Units

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of unit case mix: common diagnoses, needs, and treatment modalities
• Ensures staffing coverage of care districts and equitable distribution of staffing and material resources
• Performs patient care; assigns patient care based on scope of practice and skills competency of the staff
• Ensures completion of delegated assignments: admission assessment, tour assessment, pain assessments, plan of care updates, and patient education Collaborates with unit Manger to ensure timely staffing schedule and ensure schedule timely posting.
• Assists HN/ manager with periodic staff meetings
• Collaborates with the care team and the admitting office in ensuring patient flow and care activities: admission, discharges, transfers; ensures the use of appropriate handoff report on patient transfers
• Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds, addresses patient care concerns during team rounds.
• Demonstrates competency in operating unit equipment; ensures equipment are maintained as per policy.
• Communicates patient's progress/issues using handoff and escalation policies.
• Takes active role in Unit PI activity; participates in hospital-wide P I initiatives
• Assists with enforcing regulatory agency standards that guide care in the assignment specialty
• Participates in new recruitment interview as well as in mentoring and coaching of new staff and students
• Serves as patient/family advocate; provides age-appropriate education to patients/family
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional development, including Specialty Board Certification.

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. One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.

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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