Nurse Unit Lead – Patient Care & Team Leadership

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee a patient care unit during assigned shifts. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, and maintain a professional work environment that supports efficient operations.

The role requires a BSN, current NY RN licensure, and 4–6 years of nursing experience with 0–2 years in leadership/management. Specialized certifications may be required based on unit needs.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• Current NY RN license required
• 4-6 years nursing experience and 0-2 years leadership/management experience
• Specialized certifications as needed

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads team members, operations and patient care activities within a patient care unit during assigned shift.
• Collaborates with team members and nursing management in developing methods and analytical approaches to patient care.
• Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team toward department objectives.
• Promotes high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Creates a professional work environment with engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes.
• Promotes evidence-based, ethical and compassionate practice.
• Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team during assigned shift.
• May conduct performance reviews and input into hiring, promotions and corrective actions.
• Serves as a role model for professional practice standards.
• Educates team members in new and existing procedures and systems.
• Provides input on department budget allocations to nursing management.
• Ensures adherence to care delivery model and standards of practice.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nursing experience

Clinical supervision

Education

BSN required

RN license in NY

Specialized certifications

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee a patient care unit during assigned shifts. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, and maintain a professional work environment that supports efficient operations.

The role requires a BSN, current NY RN licensure, and 4–6 years of nursing experience with 0–2 years in leadership/management. Specialized certifications may be required based on unit needs.