A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
N/A Job Description Responsible for 24-hour operational effectiveness and efficiency of assigned patient care areas. Demonstrates an awareness of internal and external forces impacting care and resources at the point-of-service as well as across the care continuum. Facilitates an atmosphere of participative management and teamwork among the nursing staff as well as promoting and achieving the philosophy, goals, and standards of the organization and nursing services within their defined areas of responsibility. Contributes to the long-range planning process and recruitment and retention of qualified nurse. Collaborates in organizational programming and committee work. A commitment to clinical excellence is displayed through participation in and support of evidence-based practice and the consistent implementation of clinical standards of care and practice through professional development activities for self and nursing staff. Influences policies that achieve health equity, promote wellness, and protect against inequity for people of marginalized and underrepresented communities
Position Qualifications :
Education/Training:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN Preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Experience:
Minimum of seven (7) years nursing experience, including three (3) years in the Maternal Child Health area, Pediatrics and/or NICU with a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated leadership experience. Demonstrated participation on councils and committees.
Licensure, Registration or Certification:
Current New York State licensure as a registered professional nurse; Current BLS and NRP Certifications required. Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
