Director of Nursing Education

About the Facility

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, providing high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality 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.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, this position organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the nursing service and nursing education programs of a healthcare setting or diagnostic and treatment center with broad scope for independent initiative and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, establishes, and implements the philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of the Nursing Department.
• Organizes the Nursing Department to delineate authority, functional responsibilities, and lines of communication.
• Coordinates functions of nursing services with other disciplines, collaborates with administrative staff, other department staff, and representatives of allied groups in planning services.
• Determines staffing requirements in relation to patient care standards and develops procedures to maintain an adequate, competent nursing staff.
• Maintains a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service provided for patients.
• Maintains up-to-date policy and procedure manuals for all nursing units and evaluates their effectiveness.
• Establishes an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports.
• Directs the preparation of the personnel, equipment, and supply budgets for the Nursing Department.
• Directs the development and implementation of orientation, training, and continuing education programs for nursing personnel.
• Initiates and participates in studies and research projects, utilizing findings to improve patient care and administrative services.
• Plans for and coordinates the use of clinical facilities by colleges and other agencies for nursing education purposes.
• Participates in the development of policies and health programs for the healthcare setting and System policies and programs involving nursing.
• Develops and maintains sound relationships with the community, labor, and professional groups in developing nursing programs and policies.
• May serve as a consultant for the System for overall nursing practice, service, and education programs; conducts related studies and directs projects; provides leadership in Central Office in the development, coordination, and evaluation of System’s central and healthcare setting nursing services, practice, and education programs.
• Attends community conferences and committee meetings with administrative, Medical Board, and department heads.
• Conducts and chairs staff meetings and working committees with all levels of nursing personnel.

Requirements

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
• A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field, and a minimum of four years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three years of which shall have been in a hospital.
• All candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.