Assistant Director, Nursing

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead and manage the Nursing Department. This pivotal role involves overseeing clinical management, patient care, and staff development while fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership, with over 7 years of experience and a commitment to promoting a patient-centered care environment. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will make a significant impact on patient care and staff empowerment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical experience in nursing required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Nursing Department's operations during shifts.
• Implements and evaluates nursing care staff and programs.
• Promotes a patient-focused caring environment.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care Management

Budgeting

Staff Development

Clinical Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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Job Description

Carries out the System, Hospital and Nursing Service mission, vision, values, and the overall strategic plan, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management, and quality management in all areas of the hospital in the absence of leadership. Assumes direct management and administrative responsibility for the overall operation of the Nursing Department and facility during their shift, including hiring, educating, evaluating, managing staff, and staff development.

Job Responsibilities

• Assumes direct management and administrative responsibility for the overall operation of the Nursing Department and facility in the absence of leadership during their shift, including hiring, educating, evaluating, and managing staff and staff development.
• Carries out the System, Hospital, and Nursing Service mission, vision, values, and strategic plan, along with clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management, and quality management across the hospital in the absence of leadership.
• Promotes the health system service standards and creates a patient-focused caring environment while ensuring individual patient needs are met.
• Fosters collaboration and respect among physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Develops, implements, directs, and evaluates nursing care staff and programs. Provides counseling, direction, and instruction to nursing staff on clinical and management concerns.
• Employs learning organization principles in all aspects of unit leadership.
• Monitors personnel, supply, and equipment considerations in collaboration with staff and support departments.
• Monitors operational performance metrics such as LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy, and turnover rates.
• Assesses unit activity, patient activity, and personnel resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Participates in activities to address deficiencies in patient care services.
• Models standards of professional practice (clinical, educational, leadership) for colleagues and external customers.
• Promotes a “just culture” environment where staff can admit mistakes, report problems, and take ownership of their actions.
• Communicates and collaborates with internal colleagues and leadership to enhance patient-centered care quality.
• Implements and supports action plans and goals that promote staff inclusion, empowerment, and development.
• Maintains awareness of the regulatory environment to ensure compliance.
• Performs related duties as required, considering all responsibilities as essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 7+ years of technical experience, required.
• 2+ years of leadership/management experience, required.

Additional Salary Details

The listed salary range is a good faith estimate of potential base compensation, which may be adjusted based on various factors like location, experience, education, and internal policies.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care