Assistant Director, Nursing- Weekends

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing for weekend shifts. This role involves overseeing nursing operations, managing staff, and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Nursing and extensive experience in nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical experience required.
• 2+ years of leadership/management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes direct management and administrative responsibility for the Nursing Department.
• Promotes a patient-focused caring environment.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Base pay range

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

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 in the absence of leadership during their shift, including hiring, educating, evaluating and managing staff and developing staff.

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 developing staff.
• 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.
• Promotes the health system service standards and creates a patient-focused caring environment while assuring that the individual needs of the patient are met.
• Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members.
• Develops, implements, directs, and evaluates nursing care staff and/or programs. Counsels, directs, and instructs nursing staff in clinical and management concerns.
• Employs learning organization principles and techniques in all aspects of unit leadership.
• Monitors personnel, supply and equipment considerations in collaboration with staff and support department directors.
• Monitors unit operational performance metrics including LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates.
• Assesses unit activity, patient activity and personnel resources to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Participates in activities to improve patient care services.
• Role models standards of professional practice (clinical, educational, and leadership) for colleagues and external customers.
• Promotes a “just culture” environment where staff feel safe to admit mistakes, report problems, and take ownership and accountability of their actions.
• Collaborates and communicates with internal colleagues and leadership to improve quality patient-centered care.
• Implements and reinforces action plans and goals that support staff inclusion, empowerment, and development.
• Maintains a broad understanding of the regulatory environment to support compliance with requirements.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.

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 Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith estimate of potential base compensation and may be modified in the future. Several factors such as location, experience, education, and internal policies may influence the actual salary offered.

Additional Details

• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care