Head Nurse

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network Head Nurse (N3) unit seeks an experienced nurse to plan care, develop staff, and uphold standards of practice on a 24/7 basis.

The role coordinates with other departments and may provide consultation across areas of specialization, supervising professional and paraprofessional staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience including regular charge assignments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing with two years of nursing experience including regular charge assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plan nursing care and maintain standards of practice.
• Oversee staff development and staffing patterns.
• Coordinate services with other departments and provide consultation.
• Supervise professional and support staff on a 24/7 shift basis.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Head Nurse (N3)

Summary - Under supervision of a higher-level professional nurse, incumbents of this position are responsible for the planning of nursing care, staff development, staffing patterns, implementation and maintenance of standards of practice, departmental philosophy and overall hospital objectives, on a 24-hour basis. Coordinates services provided by other departments to the nursing unit. May provide consultation to other nursing and health care professionals in the area of specialization. Work is subject to shift assignment over a 24-hour, 7-day per week period. Supervision is exercised over a number of professional, para-professional, clerical and clinical support staff.

License, Certification, and Registration

Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse.

Training and Experience

either: (a) three years of nursing experience which must have included regular charge assignments; or (b) a Bachelor's degree* or Master's degree* in Nursing, and two years of nursing experience which must have included regular charge assignments.