Assistant Director, Nursing (Behavioral Health) - NYC Health

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.

Job Description

TOUR 3 (4pm - 12am)

Purpose Of Position:

Enhance the organizational and departmental structure of the nursing service by overseeing nursing staff and ensuring compliance with the organizational policies and procedures.
To assist with planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and educating of nursing personnel in the behavioral department

Areas Of Responsibilities:

Behavioral Health Department

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities:

• 1. Performs all duties of Associate Director for 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. Provides for 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 as by observations during nursing rounds.
• 9. Provides guidance to nursing administrators to ensure continuity and an acceptable level of patient care on evenings and nights.
• 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 for nursing any activities affecting nursing staff and patient care.
• 22. Assists the administrator for nursing 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, plus (2) or (3), below.
• 2. Masters Degree in Nursing Administration, Education, Clinical Specialty or equivalent field and five years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which three years shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and six years of satisfactory nursing experience, four years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity.
• 3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. 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