Assistant Director of Nursing HourlyPer Diem

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical a healthcare rating company for consumers among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Nursing Administration at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Assistant Director of Nursing. The successful candidate will:

• Assume responsibility for the departments daily operations including scheduling of staff to align with units nursing care hours.
• Serve as a role model mentor and manager and must use ethical principles to guide decisions and actions that are consistent with University Hospital of Brooklyns operating goals and objectives.
• Must use appropriate policies and procedures in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Collect and maintain necessary data to support Process Improvement-Evidence Based practice.
• Ensure the unit council maintains a productive monthly meeting.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to promote and foster team spirit and boost morale.
• Take an active role in managing services.
• Promote education and professional development for staff students and patients.
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team/professional staff members in the development of educational goals for the service.
• Direct and enforces compliance with federal state and regulatory agency standards.
• Monitor and promote the improvement of the patient care process.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing or currently enrolled in a Masters Program.
• 3 to 5 years of active relevant clinical and management and/or progressive leadership experience.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS certification.
• Prior leadership accomplishment in nursing.

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Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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