Assistant Head Nurse

One Brooklyn Health System Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

One Brooklyn Health System Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the Nurse Manager in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care on a dedicated patient care unit.

The RN may assume leadership during the Nurse Manager’s absence and supervise RN/LPN/NA/WC staff to ensure quality patient care. Responsibilities include coordinating unit operations, supervising shifts, directing staff, participating in QA activities, and attending interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Leadership abilities demonstrated
• Experience supervising nursing staff (RN/LPN/NA/WC)
• Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary meetings and QA activities

Responsibilities

• Performs Charge Nurse responsibilities for an assigned shift.
• Monitors staff compliance to standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Assists in coordinating unit-based QA&I activities; Collects data and provides analysis.
• Assumes responsibilities on shift as directed by Nurse Manager.
• Directs staff to provide optimum patient care.
• Guides nursing staff in assessing patient needs and developing Nursing Care Plans.
• Maintains open communication across shifts regarding patient continuity and care quality.
• Participates in evaluating quality of care and makes recommendations.
• Assigns nursing staff based on patient needs and staff competency.
• Participates in weekly interdisciplinary meetings to improve patient care.
• Ensures unit operations; checks crash cart, equipment, and inventories.
• Administers direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Serves as a resource on discharge planning and patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Continuing education CE seminars

Job description

Overview

A Registered Nurse assists and supports the Nurse Manager in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivered on a specific patient care unit. In the Nurse Manager’s absence, assumes the leadership role in the supervision of nursing staff (RN/LPN/NA/WC) in the provision of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs Charge Nurse responsibilities for an assigned shift.
• Monitors staff compliance to standards of care, policies and procedures, etc.
• Assists in the coordination of unit-based Q.A. & I activities. Collects data and provides analysis and evaluation to the Nurse Manager and shares performance improvement results with staff.
• Assumes responsibilities on her respective shift at directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Directs staff in manner that provides optimum care to the patients.
• Provides guidance, assistance and direction to nursing staff in assessing patient needs, planning patient goals, developing, evaluating and modifying Nursing Care Plans.
• Maintains open channel of communication between all shifts to share pertinent information regarding patient’s continuity and quality of patient care.
• Participates in the evaluation of the quality of care and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Assigns appropriate professional and ancillary nursing staff based on Nursing Policy & Procedure (see Nursing Administrative Manual):
  • Complexity of the patient's condition and required nursing care.
  • Dynamics of the patient's status including frequency of change and/or patient care
  • The staff's competency to effectively complete the required patient assessment and nursing intervention.
  • Type of technology employed in providing nursing care (knowledge & skill).
  • Degree and availability of supervision required by each nursing staff member.
  • Relevant infection control guidelines and patient safety
• Actively participate in the weekly interdisciplinary meetings to improve quality patient care/needs.
• Ensures the maintenance of all unit operations including:
  • Routine shift check of crash cart, 02, suction machine, defibrillator, medication cabinet and refrigerator (expired coeds and temperature), pantry refrigerator and narcotic count.
  • Timely completion of patient admission and discharge
  • Safety check of all clinical equipment.
  • Adequate supply of medical/surgical and stationery supplies.
• Confers regularly with the Nurse Manager to seek guidance and direction regarding patient care and personnel.
• Participates in unit orientation of new staff members.
• Administers direct nursing care to an assigned patient load.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Actively participates in and demonstrates knowledge of unit quality assurance and improvement.
• Performs other professional and related duties as required.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to review /implement discharge planning needs of all patients/families.
• Serves as a resource person for nursing staff regarding the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient outcomes to treatment and education.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team, assesses and evaluates the patients' response to treatment and readiness for discharge.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Attends a minimum of 2 continuing education seminars/year.

Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in clinical specialty.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates strong leadership abilities.

Licenses, Certifications

• Current NY State RN License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Additional certifications may be required based on specialty.

Physical Requirements

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending.
• May include some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.