Director of Nursing
Apply NowCompany: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11226
Description:
Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.
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
8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
Job Description
Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Nursing for Medical-Surgical Services is responsible for the overall strategic and operational leadership of the medical-surgical nursing units. This includes planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing care to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care delivery in alignment with hospital goals and regulatory standards.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of Nursing Lv 4 is charged with and responsible for:
Operations Management:
Assumes responsibility for the daily operations of medical-surgical nursing units.
Ensures adequate staffing and skill mix to meet patient care needs, using recruitment, reassignment, and float pool management.
Oversees patient flow and bed management to optimize throughput and resource utilization.
Reviews and posts schedules in compliance with contractual agreements.
Clinical Leadership & Staff Development:
Keeps abreast of current nursing technology and professional techniques, disseminating best practices to nursing staff.
Leads initiatives to enhance staff education, competency, and professional growth.
Conducts competency assessments, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
Ensures compliance with mandatory education, certifications, and training.
Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement:
Leads quality improvement initiatives within the medical-surgical units to enhance patient outcomes and staff performance.
Monitors patient care incidents and implements corrective actions to mitigate risks.
Actively participates in accreditation, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and DOH standards.
Implements evidence-based practice models to improve patient safety and care quality.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Collaborates with physicians, ancillary departments, and hospital leadership to optimize patient care and operations.
Serves as a resource for nursing leadership, offering guidance on policy development and best practices.
Participates in hospital-wide committees, contributing to policy development, operational planning, and clinical best practices.
Represents nursing in strategic hospital initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
Budget & Resource Management:
Develops and manages budgets for medical-surgical services, optimizing cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability.
Oversees supply chain management, ensuring timely procurement and cost containment strategies.
Identifies opportunities for revenue enhancement and operational efficiency improvements.
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:
Ensures nursing compliance with hospital policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements.
Leads survey readiness efforts for accreditation bodies such as TJC and the Department of Health.
Implements and monitors hospital-wide patient safety goals and initiatives.
Additional Responsibilities:
Serves as Administrator on Duty (AOD) as needed, providing executive nursing leadership during assigned shifts.
Assumes additional duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and,
2. A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field, and a minimum of four years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three years of which shall have been in a hospital; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
Department Preferences
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
Expertise in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Ability to interpret and implement regulatory requirements and standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage staff and interdisciplinary teams.
Data-driven decision-making and outcome measurement skills.
Experience managing nursing services in a unionized environment.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, complex healthcare setting.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
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
8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
Job Description
Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Nursing for Medical-Surgical Services is responsible for the overall strategic and operational leadership of the medical-surgical nursing units. This includes planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing care to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care delivery in alignment with hospital goals and regulatory standards.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of Nursing Lv 4 is charged with and responsible for:
Operations Management:
Assumes responsibility for the daily operations of medical-surgical nursing units.
Ensures adequate staffing and skill mix to meet patient care needs, using recruitment, reassignment, and float pool management.
Oversees patient flow and bed management to optimize throughput and resource utilization.
Reviews and posts schedules in compliance with contractual agreements.
Clinical Leadership & Staff Development:
Keeps abreast of current nursing technology and professional techniques, disseminating best practices to nursing staff.
Leads initiatives to enhance staff education, competency, and professional growth.
Conducts competency assessments, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
Ensures compliance with mandatory education, certifications, and training.
Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement:
Leads quality improvement initiatives within the medical-surgical units to enhance patient outcomes and staff performance.
Monitors patient care incidents and implements corrective actions to mitigate risks.
Actively participates in accreditation, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and DOH standards.
Implements evidence-based practice models to improve patient safety and care quality.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Collaborates with physicians, ancillary departments, and hospital leadership to optimize patient care and operations.
Serves as a resource for nursing leadership, offering guidance on policy development and best practices.
Participates in hospital-wide committees, contributing to policy development, operational planning, and clinical best practices.
Represents nursing in strategic hospital initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
Budget & Resource Management:
Develops and manages budgets for medical-surgical services, optimizing cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability.
Oversees supply chain management, ensuring timely procurement and cost containment strategies.
Identifies opportunities for revenue enhancement and operational efficiency improvements.
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:
Ensures nursing compliance with hospital policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements.
Leads survey readiness efforts for accreditation bodies such as TJC and the Department of Health.
Implements and monitors hospital-wide patient safety goals and initiatives.
Additional Responsibilities:
Serves as Administrator on Duty (AOD) as needed, providing executive nursing leadership during assigned shifts.
Assumes additional duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and,
2. A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field, and a minimum of four years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three years of which shall have been in a hospital; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
Department Preferences
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
Expertise in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Ability to interpret and implement regulatory requirements and standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage staff and interdisciplinary teams.
Data-driven decision-making and outcome measurement skills.
Experience managing nursing services in a unionized environment.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, complex healthcare setting.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
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