Nurse Unit Leader: 24/7 Patient Care & Ops

Northwell Health; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Director to oversee a patient care unit with 24/7 accountability for clinical operations, staffing, and budget performance.

The role requires a BSN and state licensure, with a Master's preferred, plus 6–8 years of nursing experience and 2–5 years in leadership. You will drive strategic initiatives, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure family-centered care across the unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 6-8 years of nursing experience and 2-5 years of leadership/management experience.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and budgeting in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the team, operations and patient care activities of a patient care unit.
• Assists nursing leadership in setting strategic direction for programs aligned with mission and nursing plan.
• Communicates and guides team toward achieving department objectives.
• Promotes high quality, patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Manages staffing for the patient care unit and collaborates with HR for requirements.
• Facilitates performance reviews and career development for team members.
• Provides direction to unit staff and ensures adherence to care delivery standards.
• Maintains knowledge of scope and standards of practice and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Staff development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Director to oversee a patient care unit with 24/7 accountability for clinical operations, staffing, and budget performance.

The role requires a BSN and state licensure, with a Master's preferred, plus 6–8 years of nursing experience and 2–5 years in leadership. You will drive strategic initiatives, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure family-centered care across the unit.