Assistant Patient Care Director

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the oversight of the clinical and operational functions of the patients and staff in the operating rooms.
• Work with the Patient Care Director, Medical and Surgical teams and Professional Development (PD) team to set goals and objectives in accordance with HSS strategic initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and monitor unit activities.
• Facilitate efficient and cost-effective daily operations.
• Aid in the management and evaluation of unit and staff performance.
• Establish an environment where both staff and patients are able to reach their full potential.
• Collaborate with the Patient Care Director, Frontline staff and the Interdisciplinary Team to promote the highest standards of care and safety.
• Coordinate and lead unit activities to assure optimal and appropriate care for patients, consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and Hospital for Special Surgery.
• Facilitate staff involvement in hospital wide committees.
• Collaborate with the team to coordinate the plan of care for all complex patients.
• Complete/ Monitor NDNQI Audits in collaboration with Clinicians.
• Complete/ Monitor Nursing Tracer and Environmental Tracer unit audits.
• Support all clinical operations of the unit as needed such as Charge nurse, clinical assignments as needed.
• Utilize performance improvement model (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to improve patient outcomes.
• Work as a leader, with clinical staff on unit projects (1 per year).
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration between all units to improve patient and staff experience as well as improve workflow processes.
• Partners with the Patient Care Directors regarding clinical practice, staff communication, time utilization, change facilitation and staff assignments.
• Develop developing quality management and performance improvement activities.
• Address areas of weakness and develop plans for improvement.
• Partner with the Patient Care Director for performance management and evaluations.
• Partner with Patient Care Director in implementing operational policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
• Understand Magnet nursing principles and culture; drive Magnet initiatives.
• Supports/ Coordinates with all levels of the leadership team to support staffing for all areas.
• Maintain cultural and diversity appreciation when interacting with patients and their families, visitors, and co-workers.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow and enhance patient experience.
• Cover Patient Care Directors in their absence.
• Cover Nursing Coordinator role if needed.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Nursing / BSN required.
• Required: Masters (must be currently enrolled in Masters program).
• Required: Registered Nurse NYS License, AHA BLS.
• Required: Certification in CNOR or Orthopedics recognized by ANCC.