Asst Head Nurse-Med/Surgery

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

Tour I: 8:00 P.M - 8:30 A.M

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the Associate/Assistant Director of Nursing, plans, implements, directs, supervises, and evaluates the delivery of age-appropriate nursing care to assigned patients, in collaboration with the Head Nurse and in accordance with established policies, procedures, professional organizations, regulatory agency standards, and in a manner that embraces safety, quality, and efficiency.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: All Units

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates knowledge of unit case mix: common diagnoses, needs, and treatment modalities

Ensures staffing coverage of care districts and equitable distribution of staffing and material resources

Performs patient care; assigns patient care based on scope of practice and skills competency of the staff

Ensures completion of delegated assignments: admission assessment, tour assessment, pain assessments, plan of care updates, and patient education

Collaborates with unit Manger to ensure timely staffing schedule and ensure schedule timely posting.

Assists HN/ manager with periodic staff meetings

Collaborates with the care team and the admitting office in ensuring patient flow and care activities: admission, discharges, transfers; ensures the use of appropriate handoff report on patient transfers

Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds; addresses patient care concerns during team rounds.

Demonstrates competency in operating unit equipment; ensures equipment are maintained as per policy.

Communicates patient's progress/issues using handoff and escalation policies.

Takes active role in Unit Pl activity; participates in hospital-wide PI initiatives

Assists with enforcing regulatory agency standards that guide care in the assignment specialty

Participates in new recruitment interview as well a in mentoring and coaching of new staff and students

Serves as patient/family advocate; provides age-appropriate education to patients/family

Demonstrates commitment to continued professional development, including Specialty Board Certification.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and

2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and

3. Six (6) months of experience as a registered nurse.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees

Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts

College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

Multiple employee discounts programs