Assistant Head Nurse-Critical Care
1 month ago
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
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.
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Job Description
Purpose of Position:
Under the guidance and direction of the ADN/ADN or the Supervisor, the Assistant Head Nurse of the Nursing Department is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the quality of care rendered in the unit. As the Assistant Head Nurse, she/he has the authority and responsibility of managing the unit to provide care for every patient assigned to the unit and is held accountable for the use of the nursing process. She/he is responsible for the implementation/management of the Nursing Department Philosophy and objectives of the patient care unit.
Examples Of Typical Tasks
- Assess each patient's needs and establish an appropriate plan of care based on the nursing assessment and diagnosis.
- Maintains standard of care by ensuring that an individualized care plan for each patient is developed and implemented.
- Evaluate the nursing care Plan and the patient’s response to the intervention and make modifications as needed.
- Prepares patient care assignments based on staff competence and patient acuity.
- Administers medications and treatments in a safe knowledgeable manner and documents same according to hospital policy, procedure, and professional standards.
- Ensures that medications are accurately documented in the HDS System once removed from Pyxis and resolves all discrepancies if created.
- Supervises the performance of nursing personnel.
- Makes daily rounds to check for completion/accuracy in the electronic/paper medical records (i.e., medication, progress notes, doctor’s order, Patient Care Plans, 1-2-6 Cart and emergency equipment, Patient Assessment sheets Patient/Family education, etc.)
- Makes daily rounds with the interdisciplinary Team in developing priorities of patient care.
- Participates and assists in the implementation of unit orientation of new employees.
- Communicates effectively with the patient/family, medical, nursing, and other staff.
- Utilizes Nursing Care Plans as a guide for rounds, conferences, and assignments.
- Review Patient Educational and Care Plans for patient-specific plans of care.
- Monitor staff for compliance with the prevention of HAPI and restraint application, turning and repositioning every 2 Hours.
- Responsible for reporting to the Supervisor any situation or problem on the service which impedes the nurse in the performance of their duties.
- Conducts daily audits of paper/electronic medical records to ensure that progress notes reflect nursing and surgical plans of care.
- Assessment and completion of weekly patient risk assessment records and pressure ulcer reports.
- Directs and coordinates the Continuous Quality Improvement monitoring activities.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
- Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and
- Six (6) months of experience as a registered nurse.
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit
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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