Head Nurse-Ped Primary Care Position Available In New York, New York

Head Nurse-Ped Primary Care Department

PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE CLINIC

Location
Manhattan
Job

ID122754

Civil Service ClassificationNon Competitive
Hire In Rate$109,491.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range$109,491.00 – $109,491.00 Pay FrequencyYear
Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular
Regular ShiftDay About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country. 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 Shifts 8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direction of the ADN/Associate Director of Nursing, the Head Nurse of the Ambulatory Care Department is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the quality of care rendered in the clinic. As the Head Nurse, she/he has the authority and responsibility of managing the unit to guarantee quality care for every patient seen in clinic ad is held accountable by the use of the nursing process. She/he is responsible for the implementation of the Nursing Department philosophy and objectives of Nursing Care through the use of the department’s policy and procedures.

Functional Duties/Responsibilities:

Reports directly to the

ADN/ADON.

Performs all staff nurse responsibility.
Checks for absent and late employees and monitors the computerized sign in and out sheet documentation.
Performs initial assessment and re-assessment of patient receiving care in the clinic and assists MD with all examinations.
Delegates staff to perform the following functional assignments such as:
(a) Taking vital signs.
(b) Preparing patients for various procedures and proper consents.
(c) Checking code cart, intubation tray and ambu bag.
(d) Performance of activities of daily living.
Makes staff assignments; give each staff member the briefing necessary for the care of patients in the assigned clinic.
Supervises medication treatment and diagnostic procedures administered or performed by staff.
Conducts interdisciplinary referrals or conferences as the need arises with therapist, social worker, dietitian, and physicians and other health team members.
Makes or refers all requests for unit needs to other allied health services.
Initiates or delegates assignments for the requisitions for ordering of medications, surgical and stationery supplies.

Supervises:

(a) Updating of medications
(b) Removal of recalled or outdated drugs.
(c) Care f special drugs such as narcotics, (if indicated).
(d) Care of Medication cabinets and medication refrigerator.
Minimum Qualifications
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
One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.
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