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Assistant Patient Care Director

Hospital for Special Surgery
New York County, NY, United States
Full-time

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Assistant Patient Care Director

Clinical Services

Overview :

The Assistant Patient Care Director (or Assistant Manager, Clinical Services, or Assistant Nurse Manager) will support the oversight of the clinical and operational functions of the patients on the 11th floor unit.

The Assistant Patient Care Director will be a change facilitator. Responsibilities include working with the Patient Care Director, Medical and Surgical teams and Professional Development (PD) team to set goals and objectives in accordance with HSS strategic initiatives, as well as planning, organizing, and monitoring unit activities.

The Assistant PCD will partner with the Patient Care Director with the fiscal responsibility for the unit, facilitating efficient and cost-effective daily operations.

The Assistant PCD will assist with the management and evaluation of unit and staff performance while establishing an environment where both staff and patients are able to reach their full potential.

They will coordinate and lead unit activities to assure optimal and appropriate care for patients, consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and Hospital for Special Surgery.

They will collaborate with the Patient Care Director, Frontline staff and the Interdisciplinary Team to promote the highest standards of care and safety as is critical to the mission of HSS.

Staff Development

Collaborate with PD to facilitate staff orientation and development

Assist with orientation coordination for new hires and training of float staff

Serves as a resource to coordinate clinical activities to ensure the highest level of patient care, incorporating patient safety, interdisciplinary communication, patient satisfaction, and resource utilization

Maintain and update Arthroplasty and Spine materials in collaboration with PD

Collaborate with PD to work on clinical staff competencies

Facilitate staff involvement in hospital wide committees.

Clinical Competency and Practice

Review policies, post-op education material, pediatric education / medication for all clinical areas

Collaborates with the team to coordinate the plan of care for all complex patients

Active engagement, council membership and serves as co-chair on councils

Complete / Monitor NDNQI Audits in collaboration with CN IIs

Complete / Monitor Nursing Tracer and Environmental Tracer unit audits

Support clinical operations of the unit as needed such as Charge nurse, and taking clinical assignments at the bedside.

Unit Development and Projects

Utilizes performance improvement model (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to improve patient outcomes

Work as a leader, with CN IIs, on unit wide projects; 1 per year

Facilitate coordination and collaboration between all Inpatient units to improve patient experience and workflow processes

Leadership Responsibilities :

Partners with the Patient Care Directors regarding clinical practice, staff communication, time utilization, change facilitation and staff assignments

Developing quality management and performance improvement activities

Address areas of weakness and develop plans for improvement

Partner’s with the Patient Care Director for performance management, performs performance evaluations and performance improvement.

Partner with Patient Care Director in implementing operational policies and procedures and ensure operational efficiency is maintained

Understand Magnet nursing principles and culture; drive Magnet initiatives

Employee Rounding

Supports staffing for all areas

Maintain cultural and diversity appreciation when interacting with patients and their families, visitors, and co-workers

Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow and enhance patient experience

Cover Patient Care Directors in their absence

Cover Nursing Supervisor role if needed

Qualifications : Job Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education

Required : Bachelors Nursing / BSN

Required : Masters, or currently enrolled in a Masters program

Certifications / Licensure

Required : Registered Nurse License, BLS

Required : Certification in Med-Surg, or Orthopedics recognized by ANCC

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service orientation

Strong clinical knowledge and experience

Other Requirements : LI-Onsite

LI-Onsite

Pay Range - Minimum :

USD $(phone number removed) / Yr.

Pay Range - Maximum :

USD $(phone number removed) / Yr.

7 days ago
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