Head Nurse

About the Role

NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) is a 215-bed community hospital specializing in women’s and children’s services, Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care, and community-based outpatient services. Our Labor and Delivery service safely delivers over 800 babies annually. We are committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care to all in need, guided by our ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence).

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, this role directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients within an assigned unit. Responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing and treating responses to actual or potential health problems using nursing methods and techniques.
• Scheduling, assigning, guiding, directing, and instructing nursing personnel in nursing activities.
• Developing, implementing, and continuously evaluating nursing care plans and progress notes to ensure continuity of care.
• Interpreting and reporting patient responses to the health team.
• Participating in interdisciplinary health team planning for comprehensive patient care.
• Providing teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel.
• Participating in defining, implementing, and maintaining nursing practice standards.
• Reviewing and analyzing trends in nursing care delivery and initiating appropriate changes.
• Conducting conferences for nursing care planning and staff development.
• Coordinating unit participation in interdisciplinary health teams and conferences.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State license and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), obtained during facility orientation.
• One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.

Department Preferences

Critical Care Department