Head Nurse, PCU

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is hiring a Registered Professional Nurse for Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, focusing on patient-centered care in North Brooklyn. You will manage nursing regimens, guide nursing staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate must hold a valid New York State license, be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), and have at least one year of experience as a nurse. Expect a rewarding environment that fosters professional growth and quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Valid BLS certification through the AHA.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Directs the development and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients.
• Schedules, assigns, and instructs nursing personnel.
• Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes.

Skills

Nursing methods and techniques

Case-finding

Health teaching

Health counseling

Professional competence

Education

Registered Professional Nurse License

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Marketing Statement

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high‑quality 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under general supervision, directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within an assigned unit, including 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 supportive care. 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.
• Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
• Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Interprets and reports patients/clients’ responses 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 related to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice.
• Determines conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services.
• Engages in the development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Interprets the philosophy and objectives of the agency and Nursing Department for patients/clients, families and other groups.
• Maintains professional competence through continuing education and other 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 within the unit.
• Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of nursing care plans and progress notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Reviews and analyzes trends related to delivery of nursing services within the unit and initiates appropriate innovations or recommendations for needed changes.
• Develops and maintains a system of evaluation of nursing care practices and procedures within a unit.
• Conducts conferences to develop nursing care plans and promote staff development.
• When assigned to continuing education for Nursing Service, assists in planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of training and educational activities for nursing practitioners and allied personnel.
• Coordinates and ensures unit participation in interdisciplinary health teams and conferences related to health care setting or system‑wide initiatives that affect nursing practice.

Minimum Qualifications

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