Head Nurse - Neonatal ICU

NYC Health and Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Loan Forgiveness Programs

College tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

College Savings Program

Union Benefits

Multiple employee discounts

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals Bellevue is seeking a Head Nurse in the Neonatal ICU to oversee nursing care development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff support.

The role requires 2+ years of acute care nursing experience, current NY RN license, and BLS certification; ACLS preferred. Full-time daytime schedule (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in acute care nursing
• Current RN License in New York
• BLS certification required
• ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing regimens for patients.
• Schedule, assign, guide, and instruct nursing personnel in activities.
• Identify and discriminate between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms.
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate nursing regimens for assigned patients.
• Record and maintain nursing care plans and progress notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Interpret and report patient responses to appropriate health team members.
• Participate with interdisciplinary health team members to plan comprehensive patient care.
• Provide teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel.
• Participate in defining, implementing, and maintaining nursing practice standards.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and learning experiences.

Skills

Acute care nursing

RN license NY

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

About This Role

The Head Nurse in the Neonatal ICU will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients in the unit, ensuring high-quality care and support for both patients and nursing staff.

Highlights

• Pay: $116,159/year
• Location: New York, NY
• Facility: Bellevue
• Department/Unit: INTENSIVE CARE PEDIATRIC 8S
• Schedule: Full-Time, Day (7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.)

What You'll Do

• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing regimens for patients.
• Schedule, assign, guide, and instruct nursing personnel in activities.
• Identify and discriminate between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms.
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate nursing regimens for assigned patients.
• Record and maintain nursing care plans and progress notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Interpret and report patient responses to appropriate health team members.
• Participate with interdisciplinary health team members to plan comprehensive patient care.
• Provide teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel.
• Participate in defining, implementing, and maintaining nursing practice standards.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and learning experiences.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years in acute care nursing preferred
• Licenses & Certifications: Current RN License in New York
• Licenses & Certifications: BLS certification required
• Licenses & Certifications: ACLS preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

About NYC Health and Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Bellevue, as part of this system, is America’s oldest public hospital and a major referral center for complex cases, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care.