Assistant Director of Nursing - Pediatrics

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas : Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

8 : 00 A.M – 4 : 00 P.M

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

The Assistant Director of Nursing is an integral member of Nursing Services Administration. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Nursing or designee, he / she assumes administrative responsibilities and clinical oversight for Patient Care Services. His / Her responsibilities are carried out within the framework of the Hospital by laws, the Mission / Vision statement, policies and procedures, all regulatory (JCAHO, NYSDOH) and professional organizational standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Assumes 24 hour nursing responsibilities for all elements of patient care and staffing.

2. Ensures that patient care assignments are based on staff competence and patient acuity.

3. Maintains staffing patterns that provide for quality nursing care on a 24 hour basis.

4. Ensures accuracy and timely electronic documentation to include but not limited to medication administration, progress notes, care plans, and patient assessments.

5. Participates in the selection and the development of staff. Assist in the implementation of unit orientation for all new staff.

6. Reviews profiles on personnel and provide feedback to employees.

7. Counsels staff when indicated and make recommendations for further corrective actions.

8. Monitors staff attendance and ensure that progressive disciplinary action is followed for excessive absenteeism and lateness, and for other areas of misconduct.

9. Performs fact-finding for all potential labor relations issues and provides follow up.

10. Communicates effectively with the patient, family, medical, nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

11. Responds to patient / family complaints, provides resolution and submits written reports in a timely manner.

12. Completes performance appraisals in a timely manner in collaboration with Staff Development.

13. Develops, interprets and ensures compliance with clinical policies and procedures.

14. Ensures that standards of practices are maintained.

15. Ensures that all mandatory in-services, performance appraisals, annual health assessments, annual competencies, and licensures are current.

16. Attends Nursing and Hospital Committee meetings as assigned.

17. Creates and maintains a working milieu conducive to providing optimal care.

18. Serves as a resource person for the Interdisciplinary Care Team.

19. Uses cost containment strategies to ensure effective utilization of staff, supplies and equipment

20. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates, progress of nursing activities on his / her unit.

21. Monitors performance improvements activities.

22. Apply established standards of nursing practice as promulgated by ANA, and JCAHO.

23. Knowledge and understanding of Infection Control and Fire Safety.

24. Communicate, counsel, guide, teach, direct, set priorities, and identify and solve problems

25. Collaborates with the Administrator on Duty on issues involving patient care’ family and significant others.

26. Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to all customers.

27. Ensures that safety management issues are appropriately addressed.

28. Attends departmental meetings (CQI Leadership) at least six (6) times annually.

29. Conducts risk assessments to reduce adverse events.

30. Participates in the annual budgeting process.

31. Makes recommendation for cost containment to ensure proper utilization of resources.

32. Other duties as determined by the Chief Nurse Executive or designee.

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Licensed Registered Nurse and currently registered to practice as a professional nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3), below.

2. 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.

3. 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 Preferences :

Pediatric Experience