Head Nurse-emerg Svcs, Adults - New York, United States - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About NYC Health + Hospitals:

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 II: 8:00 A.M - 8:30 P.M

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 accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory agency standards, and in a manner that embraces safety, quality, and efficiency.

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
Assigns patient care based on scope of practice and skills competency of the staff
Audits care notes to ensure completion of 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.
Assist nurse manager with periodic staff meetings
Collaborates with the care team and the admitting office in ensuring patient flow: admission, discharges, transfers; ensures the use of appropriate handoff report in patient transfers
Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds; readily discourses patient care concerns during rounds.
Demonstrates competency in operating unit equipment; ensures equipment are maintained as per policy.
Communicates patient's progress/issues using handoff and escalation policies.
Demonstrates ownership of Unit Pl activity; participates in hospitalwide P I initiatives
Assists with enforcing regulatory agency standards that guide care in the assignment specialty
Participates in new recruitment interview as well as in mentoring and coaching of new staff and students
Serves as patient/family advocate; provides ageappropriate education to patients/family
Demonstrates commitment to continued professional development, including Specialty Board Certification.

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and
One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.

How To Apply:

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