Nurse Manager Position Available In Kings, New York

Job Description
Overview The Nurse Manager is responsible for the daily operation and clinical supervision of the staff in the Department of Nursing. This person is clinically and administratively responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all activities within the Inpatient Service in collaboration with the Director to ensure the delivery of quality patient care that is consistent with regulatory agency standards and evidence-based approaches to clinical management. Responsibilities Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors, and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Brookdale Hospital and its employees.
Responsible for the implementation of hospital’s policies and procedures, as well as regulatory agencies codes and regulations as they pertain to the Department.
Responsible for operations and management of the unit in collaboration with the Director.
Has overall responsibility for the operation of the unit with all disciplines reporting to the Director. Coordinates all performance improvement activities so that it is truly an interdisciplinary process. Utilizes appropriate benchmarks.
Assembles and prepares data relative to clinical activities as well as other statistical and special reports required by the N.Y. State Office of Mental Health (OMH), the NY Department of Health (KOH), the NY City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). (As Applicable)
Reviews and monitors admissions and discharges to ensure appropriate clinical management and discharge planning.
Responsible for gathering performance improvement data, gathering information and meeting compliance standards for regulatory agency surveys, including DOH, and JCAHO.
Other essential functions as deemed necessary such as budgeting, supply and inventory maintenance.
Responsible for operational leadership 24o basis
Responsible for ensuring that all PCS Scope of service, Philosophy of Nursing and Ethical standards are met while delivering patient care.
Oversees patient care area to ensure clinical needs & competencies are met
Provides administrative coverage for the Nursing Department as necessary.
Participates in the system of continuing education to increase administrative and clinical knowledge and skills.
Innovative and implements best practices in care.
Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director and/ or Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services.
Compliance with regulatory requirements

HCAPS:

Development with team and service
outcome and improvement
communication plan

Qualifications Education:

Graduate of accredited Nursing school BSN.
Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years as Registered Nurse required
Minimum two (2) years experience in a leadership role required

Knowledge and Skills:

Critical thinking, math, and computer skills; Works as a team player
Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators
Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models, processes and tools and their use in health care integrated settings. Maintains currency with state of the art and regulatory trends
Knowledge of methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis
Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators
Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions
Demonstrates competence in leadership, budgetary and administrative skills
Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional growth and development
Excellent oral and communication skills
Experience and demonstrated competency in applicable clinical specialty
Decision making and problem solving
Able to read, write, see and hear English
Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position

Licenses, Certifications:

Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in New York State required
Basic Life Support required
ACLS required
PALS (required for Pediatric, PICU, and NICU) preferred for all other areas
NRP (required for L&D, MBU, and NICU) preferred for all other areas
Certified in area of Specialty required

Physical Requirements:

Physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day
Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 35 pounds for routine performance of essential functions
An individual in this position may be exposed to: Adverse indoor environmental conditions, Blood borne pathogens, Blood and body fluids, Physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), communicable diseases, chemical hazards, radiation, and repetitive motions
Full range of body motion, able to lift up to 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist lifting and moving patients
Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand and eye coordination.
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
Frequently sitting at desk working on computer
Ability to flex working hours
On call The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH). OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.