Ast Dir. Nursing - NYC Health + Hospitals : Job Details

Job DescriptionMarketing StatementNYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) is a member facility of the New York City Health + Hospitals system, one of eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed community hospital, NCBH specializes in women's and children's services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. It's Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 1,000 babies into the world each year. NCBH is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any and all in need.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.Check Us Out Onlinewww.nychealthandhospitals.orgcareers.nychhc.orgDocs4nyc.orgJob DescriptionUnder the general supervision of the Director of Nursing in Medical Surgical, the Assistant Director of Nursing serves as a role model for excellence in Nursing clinical and administrative practice. The Assistant Director of Nursing assist with planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluation of nursing service of the hospital, diagnostic and treatment center or a major unit within the Department of Nursing

• Assumes responsibility of planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating service on the evening or night tours
• Engages front line staff and other stakeholders in continuous improvement of systems and processes; manages resources for staff participation in improvement work activities
• Ensures effective facilitation of improvement teams and development of leadership skills to ensure overall effectiveness of the meetings

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a professional nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3), below.
• Masters Degree in Nursing Administration, Education, Clinical Specialty or equivalent field and five years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which three years shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and six years of satisfactory nursing experience, four years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity.
• A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.

Department PreferencesEffective leadership abilities as demonstrated by

• Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive and forward thinking manner
• Planning and problem solving
• Developing goals and objectives, and establishing priorities
• Inspires confidence, appropriate risk taking and achievement standards
• Self starter with willingness to try new ideas
• Positive can-do attitude couples with sense of urgency
• Good judgement and ability to act decisively at the right time
• Ability to persuade others and develop consensus
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal presentation with communication style that is open and foster trust, credibility and understanding

How To ApplyPlease be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or forward your resumeNYC 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