Associate Director, Nursing

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Company: NYC Health + Hospitals

Location: New York, NY 10025

Description:

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 - 4:00 P.M

Job Description

SUMMARYOFDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance and support of the Director for Nursing Quality (DONQ) and Special Projects, the Associate Director, Analytics and Project Implementation (AD-API) is a critical member of Patient Gere Services. The AD-API will be expected to represent the institution well and to role model its core values and philosophy. They will be responsible for supporting the DONQ on numerous initiatives and projects relative to implementing Patient Care Services' strategic plan. This requires high level data analysis and clinical knowledge utilizing evidence-based processes.

The Associate Director will interface with nursing staff and leadership, and other important clinical areas to ensure that projects and initiatives are aligned with the institution's strategy.

The AD-API will have strong project management experience and will be responsible for the oversight of all project plans and deliverables as they relate to assigned areas of responsibility.

The AD-API will oversee and support a shared leadership philosophy and advance the professional care delivery model for Patient Care Services. As a member of Patient Care Services Leadership Team, the AD-API will perform all 2spects of the role, consistent with the American Nurses Association, Scope and Standards for Nursing.

AREASOFRESPONSIBILITIES

All clinical divisions under Nursing Dept.

The specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assists DONQ with all projects and initiatives relative to the implementation of Patient Care Services' strategy using rational processes and data analytics to ensure highest-level of quality and use of best practices.
  • Leverages clinical and operational experience along with information systems knowledge to identify innovative methods by which data analytics can drive quality and efficiency.
  • Manages project goals, timelines, milestones, and resources in collaboration with various departments.
  • Prepares technical reports and updates of projects being implemented.
  • Collaborates with clinical/nursing departments to develop and analyze key performance metrics to improve patient care.
  • Using a sound performance management approach, fosters team-centered culture that is wholly consistent of Kings County's.
  • Participates in departmental and hospital-wide meetings and committees, as required.
  • Assists with the preparation for Joint Commission and other governmental surveys/audits, as needed.
  • Maintains a leadership position by staying current on nursing's clinical best practices and incorporates these practices into Patient Care Services' strategy and planning.
  • Ensures that nursing practices support and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and standards, including Code of Conduct and Standards of Care and Safety Regulations.


RESPONSIBILITESINPATHWAYTOEXCELLENCE,BEACONANDMAGNET DESIGNATIONS

Fosters the foundation of collaboration among staff and supports a shared-governance environment

Facilitates shared governance council meetings and assists in report preparation

Actively engages staff in discussion and inputs relating to resource allocation and cost management

Supports staff during times of organizational change or change in leadership

Continuously strives to increase core knowledge and role competency through leadership development activities

Knowledge of Pathway to Excellence, Beacon Award for Excellence and Magnet Recognition Program designations

Participates in peer-to-peer performance feedback/review and uses these feedback (and that of staff's) as Opportunities for improvement

Uses mistakes as learning opportunities, not criticism

Promotes 3 culture of day-to-day recognition and creates an environment where everyone understands the value of recognizing each other on any given day (both big and small contributions)

Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3) below.
2. A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration, Education or an equivalent field and a minimum of six years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which four years shall have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity; or,
3. A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and seven years of satisfactory nursing experience, five years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or,
4. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.

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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

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