Associate Director of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY
PRIDE Health
4x11 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: IMC - Associate Director of Nursing

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Employment Type: Clinical - Nursing - IPC
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Off-shift weekend/holiday supervisor role
• Responsible for overall assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care on the unit
• Oversees strategic planning, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial and quality management on the unit
• Promotes patient-focused care and fosters collaboration with physicians, nurses, and healthcare team members

Key Responsibilities

Standard Compliance

• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards (CMS, IHI, CAP, etc.)
• Develop quality/performance improvement programs and corrective action plans based on tracer methodology

Operational Performance

• Develop and monitor personnel, supply, and equipment budgets
• Create long-term staffing schedules and ensure adequate daily coverage
• Monitor unit operational performance metrics, agency, and overtime costs

Clinical Practice / Patient Care

• Collaborate with Chief Nursing Officer to establish nursing care standards and evaluate staff compliance
• Facilitate support services essential to patient care
• Maintain a safe, culturally sensitive, and caring environment for patients and families

Management

• Participate in overall service planning and unit planning processes
• Use patient and staff satisfaction survey results to establish customer service and recruitment/retention agendas
• Develop effective nursing care delivery plans within the unit

Human Resource Development / Management

• Educate and evaluate staff on procedures and systems
• Provide growth and development opportunities, including education and training
• Establish unit metrics and goals to measure retention strategy effectiveness

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, bending
• May include some repetitive motions
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years nursing experience including previous supervisory experience
• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing required
• Licensure: Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State
• Skills:

  • Effective verbal and written communication in English
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Creativity and ability to improve existing programs and processes

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required