Dep Dir. Nursing Lv 2 - NYC Health

NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter is a state-of-the-art facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating, equipped with 164-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and 201-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) based in Harlem. Carter excels at providing quality medical, sub-acute, rehabilitative and long-term specialty services for individuals in need of medically-complex care like ventilator weaning. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies our ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnership.

From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Carter ranks #6 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received a high-performance rating for Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2024.   

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.

Job Description

Position Overview:

• Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, is responsible for the direction, coordination and control of the operational activities of the Nursing Department. Serves as the principal assistant to the Chief Nursing Officer and assumes full responsibility and authority in her absence.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in developing and implementing the patient/resident care programs, the mission, vision, values, ethics, philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and standards for Nursing Service.
• Serves as the Head of the Department of Nursing in the absence of the Chief Nurse Executive.
• In collaboration with the Chief Nurse Executive, assumes twenty four (24) hour responsibility for the Nursing Services.
• In collaboration with the Chief Nurse Executive, assists in the development and implementation of an organizational plan that delineates nursing functions, identifies position required to carry out functional responsibilities, and nursing staffing that insure the maintenance of an adequate and qualified staff.Is available as a resource to provide guidance and direction in problem resolution.
• Monitors progress of special nursing programs and projects, and makes recommendations and/or takes appropriate action on basis of findings .
• Collaborates with the medical staff and other hospital departments and promotes interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Represents Nursing at selected medical board and organizational-wide committees.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Programs and utilizes findings for the improvement of patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

 Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or other Nursing related degree
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge and experience on NF and LTACH services
• Proficient in EMR application – EPIC and Point Click Care

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