Telemetry Unit Lead Nurse (Assistant Head Role)

NYC Health and Hospitals

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 132,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid holidays and vacation

Loan forgiveness programs

Tuition discounts and professional dev

Union benefits

Discount programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

NYC Health and Hospitals seeks an Assistant Head Nurse for the Telemetry Unit in Brooklyn, NY. The role leads nursing staff and supports the Head Nurse in delivering professional patient care on the TELEMETRY UNIT.

Typical schedule is Full-Time, Day shift (7:00 A.M – 3:30 P.M) with alternating weekends. Minimum requirements include an NYS RN license, BLS, and 2+ years of related experience; salary is posted and reflects comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience as an Assistant Head Nurse preferred.
Experience in telemetry nursing is advantageous.
Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit.
Diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems.
Serve as a team leader and assist the Head Nurse in guiding nursing personnel.
Identify and discriminate between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms.
Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
Record and maintain nursing care plans and progress notes.
Interpret and report responses of patients/clients to appropriate health team members.
Participate with interdisciplinary health team members to plan comprehensive patient care programs.
Provide teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel.
Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education.