Head Nurse

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practices for patients within an assigned unit. Responsibilities include maintaining nursing care plans, guiding nursing personnel, and participating in interdisciplinary health care planning.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid New York State RN license, a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and at least one year of experience as a registered nurse. Join us in providing exceptional patient care and improving lives.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid New York State RN license and current registration.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing regimens.
• Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes.
• Coordinates and guides nursing activities for patients.

Skills

Nursing methods and techniques

Patient care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Health teaching and counseling

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Valid New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within an assigned unit involving the diagnosis and treatment of responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling, and the provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being. Schedules, assigns, guides, directs, and instructs nursing personnel in nursing activities.

Examples of Typical Tasks

• Performs major duties and functions as described in the Staff Nurse position description.
• Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs therapeutic measures essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
• Develops, implements, and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
• Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
• Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
• Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
• Determines and assigns components of the nursing regimen that may be carried out by allied nursing personnel.
• Provides teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.
• Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice.
• Participates in determining conditions, resources, and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services.
• Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices, and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Interprets philosophy and objectives of the agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families, and other groups.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
• Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.
• Coordinates, guides, and directs the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within the unit.
• Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
• Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to delivery of nursing care services within the unit and initiates appropriate innovations or makes recommendations for needed changes.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.