Assistant Head Nurse: Lead Unit Operations & Care

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in New York seeks an Assistant Head Nurse (RN) to help direct unit operations under nursing leadership. You will assist with staffing, clinical coordination, and quality initiatives to support safe, efficient patient care.

The role requires active RN licensure in NY, 2+ years of acute care experience, a BSN, and BLS/ACLS (PALS for ED). Leadership experience is preferred; Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an acute care setting 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: BLS and ACLS required.
• PALS required for Emergency Department
• Certification in clinical specialty preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing the overall operation of the unit, including equipment or environmental issue escalation and follow-up.
• Ensure completion of patient assessments, nursing interventions, discharge planning, and patient education by appropriate staff.
• Coordinate unit workflow to ensure efficient patient care, staffing and policy compliance.
• Assist leadership in preparing monthly staffing schedules and daily care assignments; support unit huddles.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing policies and infection control procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring.
• Serve as a clinical resource and liaison among physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Participate in nursing and hospital committees.

Skills

RN experience

Leadership experience

Education

BSN required

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Catholic Health in New York seeks an Assistant Head Nurse (RN) to help direct unit operations under nursing leadership. You will assist with staffing, clinical coordination, and quality initiatives to support safe, efficient patient care.

The role requires active RN licensure in NY, 2+ years of acute care experience, a BSN, and BLS/ACLS (PALS for ED). Leadership experience is preferred; Master’s degree is a plus.