Assitant Head Nurse

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 ShiftsTour II: 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.MJob DescriptionSUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates knowledge of unit case mix: common diagnoses, needs, and treatment modalitiesEnsures staffing coverage of care districts and equitable distribution of staffing and material resourcesPerforms patient care ; assigns patient care based on scope of practice and skills competency of the staffEnsures 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 meetingsCollaborates 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 transfersParticipates in interdisciplinary team rounds; addresses patient care concerns during team rounds.Demonstrates competency in operating unit equipment; ensures equipment are maintained as per municates patient's progressissues using handoff and escalation policies.Takes active role in Unit PI activity; participates in hospital-wide P I initiativesAssists with enforcing regulatory agency standards that guide care in the assignment specialtyParticipates in new recruitment interview as well as in mentoring and coaching of new staff and studentsServes as patientfamily advocate; provides age-appropriate education to patientsfamilyDemonstrates commitment to continued professional development, including Specialty Board CertificationMinimum Qualifications1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and3. Six (6) months of experience as a registered nurse.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 weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2025-03-04