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Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.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 Shifts8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.MDuties & ResponsibilitiesPurpose of Position: Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Nursing, assists with the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating of nursing service and education programs of the hospital, diagnostic and treatment center, or a major unit within the Department of Nursing. Performs related work. Examples of Typical Tasks:1. Assists in developing policies, objectives and standards of nursing service and education.2. Assists in the preparation of personnel, supply and equipment budgets.3. Assists in the development of administrative procedures and programs of patient care.4. May have responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing service in a major clinical division, or a home health agency in a hospital, participating in selection, placement and follow-up of patients transferred to homes.5. Assists with the planning, organization and conduct of a nursing education program.6. May assume responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating nursing service on the evening and night tours.7. Directs activities of Supervisor of Nurses.8. Prepares and makes periodic and daily reports on administrative matters relating to staff and patient management.9. Participates in the direction and implementation of a quality assurance program for nursing.10. Attends and chairs regular staff meetings with nursing personnel.11. Assesses nursing services by making rounds, conducting chart review and evaluating patient care.Minimum Qualifications1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a professional nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3), below.2. Master's Degree in Nursing Administration, Education, Clinical Specialty or equivalent field and five years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which three years shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and six years of satisfactory nursing experience, four years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity.3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.Department Preferences1. Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department, unit, and service line.2. Collaborates with the DON and Nurse Educator in identifying, addressing, and utilizing available resources to meet the learning needs of professional and ancillary staff members.3. Identifies, initiates investigation and proactively responds on an immediate basis to potential and actual risk management issues per standards and institutional policies, reporting same to DON and to leadership on duty as indicated. 4. Works with the DON and other nursing leadership to facilitate and support a 24-hour environment conducive to creativity in practice and cooperation with all members of the health care team.5. Participates in interviewing and selecting staff for the unit or clinical service.6. Participates in developing the philosophy, objectives and policies of the Nursing Department.7. Oversees the development, revision and implementation of department policies and procedures to assure attainment of goals and standards set by Nursing Department.Knowledgeable In:Fetal monitoring, high risk OB, inpatient OB.A minimum of 5 years of clinical practice in the Labor and Delivery Ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion which addresses patient/family satisfactionFetal Monitor, BP Monitor, EKG Machine, Cardiac MonitorBenefitsNYC 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 PlansPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesCollege Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programsCommuter Benefits ProgramsIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.