Supervisor of Nurses - CHS

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We provide essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

Work Shifts

8:00 P.M – 8:30 A.M

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as necessary, using the problem-oriented progress notes written to match each problem documented on the Problem List and organized using the SOAP format.
• Collaborates with the On-Site Director of Nursing (OS-DON) in the orientation of new staff on the unit. Evaluates the new nurse on an ongoing basis; writes a formal evaluation at the end of the probation period, and makes recommendations to the OS-DON.
• Evaluates and provides feedback to staff on an ongoing basis and in an annual formal evaluation conference. Collaborates with the OS-DON and/or Deputy Director of Nursing. Provides appropriate documentation and records of nursing personnel activities.
• Identifies staff development needs and plans strategies to meet the needs in collaboration with available nursing resources.
• Communicates, documents and collaborates on an ongoing basis with the OS-DON concerning patient care and unit administration.
• Administers medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards.
• Shares with peers the knowledge that is gained at continuing education programs.
• Contributes to an environment that is conducive to meeting patients’ needs by taking initiative in maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Contributes to maintenance and/or improvement of the unit morale by utilizing established channels of communication, recognizing, accepting, and respecting people as individuals, and demonstrating concern for unit and patient needs over a 24-hour period.

Care of the Environment

• Takes initiative in maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Observes security regulations and appropriate care of contraband.
• Utilizes established channels of communication, recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals, and demonstrates concern for unit and patient needs over a 24-hour period.

Human Relations Skills

• Assists other employees where needed.
• Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow associates, patients, visitors, and Department of Corrections personnel.
• Maintains friendly working atmosphere.
• Maintains professional demeanor.
• Maintains professional appearance and adheres to uniform policy of Department of Nursing.
• Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in behavior.
• Utilizes established channels of communication.
• Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals.
• Recognizes limitation and seeks assistance appropriately.

Working Conditions

• Clinic and Infirmary environment. Constant standing, walking; frequent bending, lifting and reaching; occasional sitting.

ADA Requirements

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State;
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA);
• Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse.

Additional Salary Compensation

• An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:
• Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
• Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800
• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000
• Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500
• An annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.
• An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9,100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Supervisor of Nurses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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