Director of Nursing Lv 4 - Med/Surg - NYC Health

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.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Chief Nursing officer, the  Director of Nursing Medical Surgical assists with the planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluation of nursing service and education program of the hospital, diagnostic and treatment center or a major unit within the Department of Nursing. Performs related work.

• Responsible for overall quality operations (24/7 accountability) of a Medial Surgical/Telemetry/Step down unit including clinical supervision, staff retention and recruitment, fiscal budget, cost containment, position control, and outcomes measurement of clinical indicators.
• Manages staff, interviews, hires and trains, evaluates employee performance, deals with performance problems as appropriate, delegates work assignments effectively.
• Promotes an optimum environment in which the patient care team can accomplish mutually developed goals.
• Ensures the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for staff. May provide education planning, documentation, and record keeping for assigned units.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and, 
2. A Masters 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

• BLS AHA, ACLS
• 5 Plus years of clinical experience in Telemetry / Medical Surgical Nursing
• ANCC Board Certification specialty area preferred
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, organization, presentation skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, ability to work independently
• Rotating Tour

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