Nursing Unit Director-Intensive Care Services - Garnet Health
Middletown, NY 10940
About the Job
At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Nursing Unit Director on our MICU team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.
Responsibilities:The Nursing Director assumes twenty-four hour responsibility for planning and coordinating the clinical and nursing personnel aspects for the assigned patient care area to assure quality patient care. The Nursing Director is an integral part of the Nursing Management team and as a team member assists with establishing the goals/philosophy/standards of the department. The Nursing Director collaborates with physicians and Department Heads to assure that patient care needs as related to other departments/disciplines are met.
At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.
Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.
Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health Medical Center. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $124,352.00-$155,435.00 salaried. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Qualifications:Minimum Education:
- Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Master’s Degree in Nursing/Nursing Administration preferred or commitment to attain degree.
Minimum Experience:
- Five years of clinical experience including two years in area of specialization; one year in nursing leadership position preferred.
Required Certification/Registration:
- Ongoing current RN registration; BLS required at hire until ACLS obtained if applicable. BLS renewal not required once ACLS is obtained. Any certifications required in specific clinical area(s) of responsibility, i.e.; ACLS, PALS, NALS, TNCC; (refer to the RN Grid). Specialty board certification preferred: OCN, CEN, CCRN, etc.
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and walking most of the day, lifting, moving patients and equipment.
Working Conditions:
- Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. Participation in tasks that include an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood and body substances or a potential for a splash or spill of these substances.
- Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
- Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
