Associate Director of Nursing - IMC
Brooklyn, NY
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

ID: 62670700 Shift: Nights w/ EOW 5x8 NIGHTS - 12:00a – 8:30a Five days/week every other weekend. May need to work som Description: Position Summary:-Off shift weekend/holiday Supervisors.-Assumes shift responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the unit.-Carries Hospital and Nursing Service mission, vision, values and the overall strategic planning, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and quality management on the unit.-Promotes the health system service standards and creates a patient focused caring environment while addressing and meeting the individual needs of the patient.-Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Standard Compliance:-Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes: CMS, IHI, CAP, etc.-Utilizes creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs, instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards.-Utilizes results from tracer methodology tools to develop corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis.Operational Performance:-Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors.-Develops long-term unit staffing schedules and ensures adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs.-Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics, agency and overtime costs.Clinical Practice/Patient Care:-Collaborates with the CNO to establish nursing care standards and evaluates staff compliance.-Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to patient care.-Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conductive to positive health teaching and maintenance; patient and family expectations of care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and role models sensitivity to staff.Management:-Participates in the overall planning process for the service.-Responsible for the overall planning process for the unit.-Uses findings from patient satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish unit based customer services agenda.-Uses findings from staff satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish a unit based recruitment and retention agenda.-Develops an effective plan for delivery of nursing care within the assigned area of responsibility.Human Resource Development/Management:-Educates and evaluates staff.-Educates staff in new and existing department procedures and systems (eg. Information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.)-Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training.-Establishes unit metrics and goals to measure effectiveness of retention strategies.Physical Demands:-Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending.-May include some repetitive motions.-Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Schedule Notes:NIGHTS - 12:00a 8:30a Five days/week every other weekend. May need to work some holidays as well. Reach out for a Resume sample that is a fit for what is needed.Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience including previous supervisory experience.-Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.-Excellent creative skills, ideas to improve existing programs.-Services, processes, ideas that have impact on this job and the department.-Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, required.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/AEducation: Required Education:-Master s Degree in Nursing is required.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/AJob Category: Clinical - Nursing - IPC Guaranteed Hours: 40.00 Contract Weeks:89