About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception.
Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country. 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 11: 00 P. M – 7:30 A.
M Standard Weekly Hours-35 Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Nursing, assists with the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating of nursing service and education programs of the hospital, diagnostic and treatment center, or a major unit within the Department of Nursing. Performs related work. Examples of Typical Tasks : 1.
Assists in developing policies, objectives and standards of nursing service and education. 2. Assists in the preparation of personnel, supply and equipment budgets. 3. Assists in the development of administrative procedures and programs of patient care. 4.
May have responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing service in a major clinical division, or a home health agency in a hospital, participating in selection, placement and follow-up of patients transferred to homes. 5. Assists with the planning, organization and conduct of a nursing education program. 6. May assume responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating nursing service on the evening and night tours. 7.
Directs activities of Supervisor of Nurses. 8. Prepares and makes periodic and daily reports on administrative matters relating to staff and patient management. 9. Participates in the direction and implementation of a quality assurance program for nursing. 10.
Attends and chairs regular staff meetings with nursing personnel. 11. Assesses nursing services by making rounds, conducting chart review and evaluating patient care.
- 1. Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and 2. Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing Administration or a related nursing discipline; and three (3) years of satisfactory nursing experience, one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity, which may include managing a specific department or nursing unit within a hospital or health care setting, overseeing patient care, staff management and the day-to-day operations of the department, as well as demonstrating clinical competency in relevant clinical area; or 3. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing; and four (4) years of satisfactory nursing experience (i.e., clinical care), two (2) years of which must have been in a clinical supervisory capacity (i.e., Head Nurse, Supervisor experience), as well as demonstrating clinical competency in relevant clinical area. 4. May require Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) depending on assignment/health care setting. If required, BLS must be obtained within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment to the title and maintained for the duration of the assignment. Department Preferences
- Certification in Nursing Leadership preferred
- Bachelor of Science Degree; Master’s Degree preferred
- 5 years satisfactory nursing experience, which includes 3 years in supervisory position
- Safe patient Handling Equipment
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
- Bachelor of Science required / Masters preferred.
- Combination of satisfactory progressive experience in an acute care setting or related specialty and education.
- Demonstrate competency in written and verbal communication.
- BCLS certified Benefits 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 Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.