BHS SUPERVISOR OF NURSES

Company Description Job Description The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Supervisor of Nurses in the Bureau of Health Services. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Chief Medical Officer and the Director, the Supervisor of Nurses will oversee all nursing staff in the Annual Medical/Candidate Evaluation Unit and Duty Determination Clinic. This role involves coordinating nursing and phlebotomy schedules to ensure full coverage for the 7-day/week clinic, including weekends and holidays, while managing last-minute adjustments to accommodate absences. The supervisor will be responsible for training new staff and conducting in-service training on updated protocols, procedures, and workflows to maintain high standards of care. They will assign and delegate work, review medical documentation for accuracy, and ensure that tasks are completed efficiently. Quality Assurance audits will be conducted regularly, including reviewing incoming x-ray interpretations to ensure timely communication of clinical findings. The Supervisor of Nurses will collaborate closely with medical staff to develop diagnostic evaluations, create treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and adjust care as needed. Additionally, they will coordinate immunizations for probationary members and schedule registered nurses from temporary agencies to participate in bio-terrorism preparedness drills. Maintaining an adequate inventory of medical supplies, including medications and vaccines, is a critical function, as is ensuring proper record keeping in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and immunization records. The supervisor will also perform Quality Assurance for the EMR to uphold data integrity, assist in case management while safeguarding patient confidentiality, and ensure that all nursing staff remain HIPAA compliant. Lastly, they will conduct performance evaluations, manage Absence Control conferences, and collaborate with HR to address attendance and performance issues as they arise. Qualifications A valid New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. AND: For Assignment Level I In addition to meeting the license requirement above, candidates must have three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Registered Nurse, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity within a hospital or other appropriate setting. For Assignment Level II In addition to meeting the license requirement above, candidates must: a) have completed a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program registered or approved by the New York State Education Department; or b) have current certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by a national certifying body recognized by the New York State Education Department. In addition, candidates must have three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Registered Nurse, one of which must have been working in the capacity of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Created: 2024-11-10