Head Nurse- 4 South

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Head Nurse (N3) to lead nursing care planning, staff development, and standards of practice on a 24/7 basis. The role involves coordinating services from other departments and providing consultation to nursing and health care professionals within the unit.

The candidate must hold a valid New York State RN license and possess nursing leadership experience, with a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Nursing as appropriate for the level.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid NYS RN license and current registration.
• Three years nursing experience with regular charge assignments.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Nursing preferred for advanced role.

Responsabilités

• Plan nursing care and maintain standards of practice.
• Coordinate services across departments to the nursing unit.
• Supervise professional, para-professional, clerical and clinical support staff.
• Work a 24/7 shift assignment schedule.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff management

Clinical supervision

Nursing standards

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Description du poste

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.

Internal Posting: 10/16/26 to 10/29/26

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.