Assistant Head Nurse ( AHN / RN )

Catholic Health Services; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services is seeking an Assistant Head Nurse (RN) in Bethpage, NY to assist in directing unit operations and staffing under nursing leadership.

The role requires active NY RN licensure, BSN, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS for ED. The position emphasizes patient care coordination, quality improvement, and collaboration with physicians, staff, and families to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of RN experience in an acute care setting.
• Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in New York State.
• BSN is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS required for Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall operation of the unit and coordinate staffing under Nursing leadership.
• Ensure completion of patient assessments, nursing interventions, discharge planning, and patient education.
• Coordinate unit workflow for efficient patient care and policy compliance.
• Assist leadership in preparing staffing schedules and daily patient care assignments; participate in unit huddles.
• Maintain adherence to nursing department and hospital policies, safety, and infection control; support quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource and liaison among physicians, patients, staff, and families; participate in committees.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Nursing proficiency

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS for ED

Clinical specialty certification

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Job Details

The Assistant Head Nurse (RN) will assist in directing the unit personnel and in the maintenance of the unit operation under the direction of the Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, and Assistant Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in directing the overall operation of the unit, including escalating and following up on identified equipment or environmental issues.
• Ensure completion of patient assessments, nursing interventions, discharge planning, and patient education by appropriate staff prior to discharge as appropriate or elevate concerns during shift.
• Coordinate unit workflow to ensure efficient patient care, appropriate staffing, and compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Assist leadership in preparing monthly staffing schedules and assigning daily patient care duties to ensure continuity of care and appropriate acuity levels; modify assignments as needed to meet unit demands. Collaborate with the leadership team for planning and conducting of daily unit huddles.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and follow nursing department policies and procedures as well as hospital labor relations policies. Maintain established departmental/hospital policies and procedures for quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provides the nursing staff assistance as needed to ensure positive patient outcomes. Serve as a liaison between physicians, patients, staff, and families to provide optimal coordination of care during the shift.
• Participate in committees both nursing and hospital-wide.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2+ years of working Registered Nurse (RN) experience in relevant acute care clinical setting/clinical specialty preferred
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Master’s degree preferred
• Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in New York State
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for Emergency Department
  • Certification in clinical specialty preferred

Salary Range

USD $62.48 - USD $70.94 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.