Associate Director of Nursing - IMC
Brooklyn, New York
Interfaith Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Associate Director of Nursing - IMC

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Shift: Nights, 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM

• Five days per week, every other weekend
• Some holiday shifts may be required

Position Summary

• Serve as off-shift weekend/holiday supervisor with overall responsibility for patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation on the unit.
• Lead clinical management, budgeting, financial and quality management aligned with hospital mission and values.
• Promote a patient-focused, culturally sensitive, and collaborative care environment involving physicians, nurses, and healthcare team members.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to regulatory and professional standards (e.g., CMS, IHI, CAP).
• Develop and implement quality and performance improvement programs.
• Use tracer methodology tools to create corrective action plans for ongoing quality care.

Operational Management

• Collaborate on personnel, supply, and equipment budget preparation and monitoring.
• Develop long-term staffing schedules ensuring adequate daily coverage.
• Monitor unit performance metrics including 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, caring environment conducive to health teaching and culturally sensitive care.

Management & Human Resources

• Lead unit planning processes and develop nursing care delivery plans.
• Use patient and staff satisfaction survey results to guide customer service and staff recruitment/retention strategies.
• Educate and evaluate staff; provide opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Establish unit metrics to measure retention strategy effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, including previous supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Creative problem-solving skills to improve programs and processes.

Physical Demands

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, bending, and some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities without compromising patient care.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days)

This role is ideal for experienced nursing leaders seeking a supervisory position with a focus on quality, operational excellence, and staff development during night shifts.