Job DescriptionMarketing StatementSince 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.PurposeJob DescriptionResponsible for planning, organizing and directing the operations of Nursing/Patient Care Services. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all patients. Responsible for strategy development for nursing operations, high-level decision-making, financial forecasting, budget accountability, quality, safety, and staff and patient engagement. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI/Patient Safety activities. Assists in formulating the budget and maintains efficient and effective departmental operations while required compliance with all State, Federal, Local regulations laws, standards, and protocols.Specific Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe Chief Nursing Officer is charged with and responsible for:
- Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Develops, establishes, and implements Nursing's philosophy, goals and objectives that are congruent with the mission of SBH and NYC H+H, hospital-wide patient care programs, policies, standards, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
- Organizes, directs, and administers the Nursing/Patient Care Services in order to provide the level of care required by current medical and nursing standards.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of the nursing budget (personnel, supplies, equipment, etc). Responsible for cost controls to ensure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from the approved departmental budgets.
- Responsible for strategy development to run nursing operations.
- Plan and forecast nursing staffing based upon upcoming or historical variations (acuity/AI/volume).
- Supports and develops Nursing/Patient Care Services in the coordination of the employee selection process, work assignments, performance evaluations, and staff development for these services.
- Maintains continuing quality assessment and improvement analysis and evaluation of patient care delivery and communicates with Administration on the activities/issues of Nursing/Patient Care Services.
- Plans and recommends to Administration new equipment, processes, and/or procedures needed to provide patient care.
- Recommends, supports, and participates in education services, training and orientation of new employees. Encourages and facilitates the professional advancement of employees by affording opportunities for further education, research and experience.
- Serves as a key member of the Senior Leadership team. Initiates and participates in problem-solving, policy development for the facility. Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services.
- Ensures that Nursing/Patient Care Services is focused on delivering patient centered care. Ensures that teams have the tools, resources training and expectations required to build and maintain affable relationships with patients and their supporting individuals.
- Participates in Administrative Councils, Medical Staff Meetings, Quality and Safety Meetings, etc.
- Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance and continuous quality improvement.
- Ensures safe and balanced staffing/scheduling plans which define the allocation number and mix of nursing personnel in accordance with current patient care needs/outcomes for each area of the hospital where nursing care is being delivered.
- Creates and maintains standards of care established by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
- Participates in the planning, development and promulgation of programs, policies and procedures, and evaluative and monitoring techniques designed to implement the policies and achieve the goals established by the governing body and Sr. Leadership.
- Supervises the implementation of corporate programs and policies and assists in coordinating activities between facility staff and corporate officers.
- Develops and maintains relationships with community, labor and professional groups.
- Develops, implements and evaluates programs to promote recruitment, retention, development, advancement, continuing education and training of nursing staff members.
- Delegates, executes, and assists in other projects as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and,
- A Masters Degree in Nursing Administration or a related field; and,
- Eight (8) years of satisfactory nursing experience, six (6) years of which must have been in administration or management; or,
- A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must have at least a Baccalaureate Degree or higher in Nursing, and be licensed and currently registered to practice as an RN in New York State.
Department Preferences
- 5 to 8 years of progressive nursing leadership experience preferred.
- NEA-BC certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center preferred.
- Ability to lead nursing teams, manage staff, and drive organizational goals.
- Skilled in developing and implementing nursing strategies that align with overall health care objectives
- Knowledge of statistics and research methodologies.
- Thorough understanding of nursing management strategies.
- Proven ability to lead initiatives from the ground up, combined with excellent interpersonal skill. Skilled in fostering collaboration, motivating teams and driving success through effective communication and relationship-building.
How To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now 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