Nurse Unit Lead: Patient-Centered Care & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage a patient care unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality, family-centered care. You will supervise staff, coordinate operations, and uphold professional practice standards within regulatory guidelines.

The role requires a BSN, active NY RN license, and 4–6 years of nursing experience with 0–2 years in leadership. Collaborate with nursing management to optimize care delivery and department performance.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current NY RN license required.
• 4-6 years nursing experience and 0-2 years leadership/management experience required.

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 and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members during assigned shift.
• Serves as a role model for standards of professional practice and educates team members on department procedures and systems.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nursing expertise

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

RN license NY

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage a patient care unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality, family-centered care. You will supervise staff, coordinate operations, and uphold professional practice standards within regulatory guidelines.

The role requires a BSN, active NY RN license, and 4–6 years of nursing experience with 0–2 years in leadership. Collaborate with nursing management to optimize care delivery and department performance.