Head Nurse-NICU

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization seeks a dedicated Head Nurse for its Pediatric Office Practice. This role involves leading nursing care, ensuring compliance with patient safety standards, and mentoring staff to enhance their clinical skills. The ideal candidate will possess a valid RN license in New York and have a strong background in pediatric nursing. Join a team that values integrity and compassion, and contribute to high-quality patient care in a diverse environment. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid NY State RN license and BLS certification required.
• 1+ year experience as a registered nurse in pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Directs and evaluates nursing care in Pediatric Office Practice.
• Ensures compliance with safety goals and manages patient flow.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Leadership

Patient Safety Compliance

Electronic Medical Records (EPIC)

Education

Registered Nurse License in New York

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M

Job Description

Purpose:

Under the general direction of the Director assigns, plans, directs, implements and evaluates nursing care for the patients presenting to the Pediatric Office Practice area. Demonstrates leadership that is self-directing, creative and innovative, with an ability to function effectively in stressful situations. Maintains professionalism, is tactful, and relates effectively to and with staff, patients and their parents/guardians of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The Head Nurse is charged with and responsible for:

• Ensures compliance with National Patient Safety Goals: patient identification, communication, medication management, hand hygiene, etc.
• Works collaboratively with Pharmacy and Nursing personnel in adhering to standards applicable to the Vaccine for Children (VFC) Program.
• Assigns staff to and ensures appropriate follow-up with Newborn Screening recalls per DOH guidelines.
• Routinely audits City Immunization Registry (CIR) for patient compliance with current vaccination recommendations and makes referral to provider as needed.
• Routinely conducts risk assessments and implements strategies to reduce adverse events.
• Ensures that safety management issues are appropriately addressed and escalated in a timely manner.
• Works collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team in adhering to vision and hearing screening mandates.
• Exhibits a collaborative approach in managing and directing patient flow.
• Routinely conducts and leads interdisciplinary huddles.
• Effectively utilizes the electronic as well as the paper medical record.
• Ensures that staff competencies and mandatory education such as BCLS, NRP, PALS, AIS, etc. are up to date and completed on an annual basis.
• Leads and monitors unit-based performance improvement activities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assumes an assignment on a short-term basis for the purpose of facilitating patient flow and patient satisfaction.
• Assists nursing personnel in developing clinical and leadership skills through mentorship and or referral to educational training based on identified learning needs.
• Ensures that emergency equipment and supplies are maintained in a state of readiness at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Department Preferences

• Understands the principles of leadership management with specific skills related to Pediatric Nursing.
• Has knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures relating to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged and adolescent population.
• Has knowledge and understanding of medications used in the pediatric population.
• Coordinates and or provides emergency response to codes within and surrounding areas.
• Enhances personal and professional development through attendance to internal and external educational conferences.
• Experienced with electronic medical records, EPIC preferred
• Certified in BLS, NRP and PALS
• Demonstrates a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• In collaboration with other service HN, provides coverage of MCHS on weekends and holidays.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities