Director of Nursing Lead Nurse Practitioner

NYC Health and Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in the Bronx seeks a Director of Nursing to organize, direct, and evaluate nursing services and education programs across the facility, exercising independent initiative and judgment. The role emphasizes establishing philosophy, policies, staffing plans, and budgets for the Nursing Department, while coordinating with other disciplines and administrative staff.

Requirements include a Master's in Nursing Administration and at least four years in nursing

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field is required.
• Experience: minimum of four years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three years in a hospital.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, and implement the philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of the Nursing Department.
• Organize the Nursing Department to delineate authority, functional responsibilities, and lines of communication.
• Coordinate nursing services with other disciplines and collaborate with administrative staff.
• Determine staffing requirements in relation to patient care standards and develop procedures to maintain adequate nursing staff.
• Maintain a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service provided for patients.
• Maintain up-to-date policy procedure manuals for all nursing units and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Establish an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports.
• Direct the preparation of the personnel, equipment, and supply budgets for the Nursing Department.
• Direct the development and implementation of orientation, training, and continuing education programs for nursing personnel.
• Initiate and participate in studies and research projects to improve patient care and administrative services.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field

Job description

About This Role

The Director of Nursing at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is responsible for organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing services and education programs within the facility. This role is ideal for experienced nursing leaders who can exercise independent initiative and judgment.

Highlights

• Pay: $180,000 - $225,000/year
• Location: Bronx, NY
• Facility: NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
• Department/Unit: NURSING ADMINISTRATION
• Schedule: Full-Time, 7:00 A.M – 3:30 P.M

What You'll Do

• Develop, establish, and implement the philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of the Nursing Department.
• Organize the Nursing Department to delineate authority, functional responsibilities, and lines of communication.
• Coordinate functions of nursing services with other disciplines and collaborate with administrative staff.
• Determine staffing requirements in relation to patient care standards and develop procedures to maintain adequate nursing staff.
• Maintain a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service provided for patients.
• Maintain up-to-date policy procedure manuals for all nursing units and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Establish an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports.
• Direct the preparation of the personnel, equipment, and supply budgets for the Nursing Department.
• Direct the development and implementation of orientation, training, and continuing education programs for nursing personnel.
• Initiate and participate in studies and research projects to improve patient care and administrative services.

Requirements

Education:

• Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field required

Experience:

• Minimum of four years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three years of which shall have been in a hospital

Licenses & Certifications:

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State

About NYC Health and Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations and is recognized for its Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, and various specialized services.