Nurse Unit Director - 24/7 Patient Care Leader

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell seeks a Nursing Unit Manager to provide 24/7 leadership for a patient care unit, guiding clinical operations and staffing while ensuring quality, safety, and family-centered care. You will partner with nursing leadership to set strategic direction and drive performance, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a BSN, NY RN license, 6–8 years nursing experience and 2–5 years leadership experience; ED RN experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• NY RN license required.
• 6-8 years nursing experience and 2-5 years leadership/management experience.
• Emergency Department RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage 24/7 responsibility for the nursing team and patient care unit.
• Assist in setting strategic direction for key programs in alignment with mission and nursing plan.
• Communicate, build consensus, and guide team toward department objectives.
• Promote high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Manage unit budget and monitor expenditures with action plans for variances.

Skills

Leadership/management

Emergency Department experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license in New York State

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Northwell seeks a Nursing Unit Manager to provide 24/7 leadership for a patient care unit, guiding clinical operations and staffing while ensuring quality, safety, and family-centered care. You will partner with nursing leadership to set strategic direction and drive performance, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a BSN, NY RN license, 6–8 years nursing experience and 2–5 years leadership experience; ED RN experience is highly preferred.