Administrative Nurse Coordinator
Brooklyn, New York
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Administrative Nurse Coordinator

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Shift: Nights (12 AM – 8 AM) with flexibility to cover days and weekends as needed
Contract Length: Approximately 14 weeks

Position Summary

• Coordinate nursing services during evening and night shifts.
• Ensure adherence to nursing practice standards and patient care protocols.
• Apply management theory, labor relations knowledge, and hospital policies independently.
• Promote career development and professional growth of nursing staff.
• Communicate organizational information promptly to staff.
• Empower employees with authority and resources to take action.
• Foster teamwork and positive relationships among staff, patients, and visitors.
• Participate in educational programs, workshops, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Utilize nursing research and evidence-based practices to drive quality improvements.
• Oversee unit operations in collaboration with leadership.
• Conduct rounds to evaluate compliance with standards and provide support and coaching.
• Assess and document patient safety measures including restraints, observation, falls, and risks.
• Investigate and resolve complaints, incidents, and problems.
• Manage staffing for current and upcoming shifts.
• Monitor hospital codes response and documentation.
• Ensure nursing philosophy, ethical standards, and scope of service are met.
• Address conflicts constructively and maintain effective communication.
• Report patient safety and pertinent shift issues for follow-up.
• Establish and monitor customer service improvement goals focused on patient satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to produce trend analysis and evaluation documentation.
• Knowledge of quality improvement models, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Root Cause Analysis.
• Effective team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated competency in clinical specialty relevant to the role.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Competence in leadership and administrative functions.
• Ability to see, hear, read, and write English.

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and staff levels.
• Flexibility to cover additional shifts including days and weekends as needed.