Head Nurse

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time
Job Title: Head Nurse

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Our goal is to provide high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.

Job Summary

The Head Nurse will schedule, assign, guide and instruct Nursing personnel in patient care activities. Delegates direct or indirect care of patients, based on staff qualifications. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to collaborate with other health professionals.

Responsibilities
  • Supervises, educates, orients and makes patient care assignments for professional and non-professional staff based on acuity, workload and staff competencies/skill level.
  • Completes monthly schedules and aligns staffing with provider schedules.
  • Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect.
  • Serves as a patient advocate.
  • Ensures patient care is provided in accordance with established nursing standards of care.
  • Conducts periodic rounds in the practice and facilitates patient flow, communication and problem resolution.
  • Serves as a resource person and role model for staff.
  • Mentors, educates, motivates and foster professional growth in staff.
  • Works collaboratively with Administration and Directors of Service to foster a team approach in the management of the practice.
  • Ensures processes/mechanisms in place for proper follow up of abnormal results and reporting Reportable Diseases/Conditions in a timely manner.
  • Identifies and promptly addresses all patient safety issues including, but not limited to, hand washing, two patient identification, etc.
  • Ensures all equipment, supplies and drugs are in working order and not expired.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities and projects and other committees as assigned.
  • Promotes open communication within the practice and conducts regularly scheduled meetings with staff.
  • Participates in the hiring of new staff.
  • Coordinates orientation for new staff and annual mandated inservices and other training for all staff.
  • Assist in the development and implement new initiatives, i.e. Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
  • Monitors staff attendance and performance, conducts counseling sessions in accordance with Human Resource policy/procedure for progressive disciplinary process.
  • Participates in facility wide committees as assigned.
  • Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Maintains nursing skills through participation in continuing education programs.
Requirements
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and ability to collaborate with other health professionals.
  • Knowledgeable of the Nursing Process, the New York State Nurse Practice Act and local, state and federal regulations.
  • Ability to plan, problem solve, make decisions, set priorities and take appropriate actions.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to promote change.
  • Customer service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
  • BCLS Certification required.
  • Four years experience in Ambulatory Care nursing.
  • Certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing preferred.
Working Conditions

The Head Nurse will work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a team-based setting and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings and pension plans, loan forgiveness programs, paid holidays and vacation, college tuition discounts, professional development opportunities, and multiple employee discounts programs.


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