Assistant Head Nurse

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 : 30 A.M 5 : 00 P.M

Job Description

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.

How To Apply

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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
30+ days ago