Director of Nursing Lv 4 (Critical Care)

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee patient care and operational activities at their Harlem Hospital Center. This role emphasizes leadership in managing clinical quality improvement, staffing, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure excellence in patient care. The Director will work closely with the Chief Nursing Officer to align departmental functions with hospital goals, fostering a positive workplace that promotes service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing administration or management.
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices and patient care standards.
• Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all patient care and operational activities.
• Develop systems and processes for clinical care delivery.
• Collaborate with other Directors of Nursing for quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Communication

Patient Care Management

Quality Improvement

Education

Nursing Degree

Advanced Practice Certification

Job description

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Job type: Full-time

Work setting: Hospital

Medical specialty: Critical & Intensive Care, Surgery

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

Job Description

The Director of Nursing is an integral member of the Nursing and Patient Care Services Administration. They work under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer or a designee, assuming administrative responsibilities and clinical oversight for Patient Care Services. The role involves developing systems and processes for clinical care delivery, managing departmental activities, including clinical quality improvement, and establishing metrics to meet regulatory and organizational goals. The Director is responsible for creating strategies, structures, and standardization of leading practice services to achieve clinical and operational excellence, support financial sustainability, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration within the framework of hospital policies, regulations, and standards.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all patient care and operational activities, with twenty-four (24) hour responsibility for patient care areas.
• Promote a positive workplace attitude that fosters customer service and aligns with the hospital’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Manage patient care and unit operations.
• Collaborate with other Directors of Nursing to improve patient care and employee performance.
• Monitor employee performance related to patient care and nursing practices, ensuring compliance with policies and documentation standards.
• Communicate patient care and service issues promptly and assist in corrective actions.
• Conduct frequent rounds with/without Nurse Managers to assess units.
• Evaluate staffing plans to ensure adequacy for patient care needs.
• Work with peers and Assistant Directors of Nursing to develop mechanisms for continuous feedback on patient care and nursing practices, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.