Assistant Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

$250,000 - $255,000 / year

Marketing Statement NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter is a state-of-the-art facility with a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating, equipped with 164-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and 201-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) based in Harlem. Carter excels at providing quality medical, sub-acute, rehabilitative, and long-term specialty services for individuals in need of medically-complex care like ventilator weaning and onsite-dialysis. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies our ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnership. From more than 600 Nursing Homes in New York, Carter ranks #4 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York2026 ; and also received a high-performance rating for Long-Term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2026 . In 2025, Carter was awarded the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Pathway to Excellence with Distinction Award, the nation’s first long-term facility to receive it. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care 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 between all persons. Duties & Responsibilities POSITION OVERVIEW: (Primary Purpose of Position) Oversees all nursing functions in the skilled nursing facility. Works in conjunction with administrative and medical leadership to develop and implement the strategic plan of the Gouverneur. Acts as a change agent, leader, and role model for the nursing profession with the goal of having nurses work at the top of their licenses. Provides guidance and develops action plans to address patient care issues. The Director of Nursing must be a skilled leader able to demonstrate cultural competence in a diverse environment. SPAN OF CONTROL: (# and Type of Staff Directly Supervised) Deputy Director of Nursing Associate Director of Nursing Assistant Directors of Nursing ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (List in order of importance to role and time spent on function) Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate Patient Care Services. Demonstrates current clinical knowledge of best practices and regulations impacting the area of practice. Develops clinical and administrative policies, procedures, and programs, standards for practice in conjunction with evidence-based best practices and regulatory standards. Participate in facility and health care delivery system leadership committees. Conduct scheduled rounds at the service levels to identify issues, obtain feedback from staff for improvement strategies, and monitor delivery of patient care. Participates in on-site regulatory surveys, i.e., SDOH, CMS, TJC, and development of Corrective Action Plans as needed Nursing Conducts monthly meetings with Head Nurses/Associate/ADN and quarterly meetings with the general staff. Identifies, addresses, and communicates risk management issues Responds to patient complaints and works on resolution in conjunction with service line leadership. Identifies and defines problems relating to the delivery of care and recommends solutions or corrective actions. Identifies and participates in the development of new care delivery models and programs as applicable. Acts as a clinical resource for the department and facility. Maintains open communications with all levels of staff and departments in ambulatory care to promote effective working relationships Facilitates conflict resolution, ensuring Just Culture and consistent handling of patient, staff, and departmental issues. Participates in environmental and infection control rounds. Assists in the implementation and monitoring of staff compliance with the facility's Patient Safety Program, as well as Regulatory and Quality activities and projects Communicates and engages staff in facility and health care delivery-wide initiatives. Obtains feedback to improve processes and services. Human Resources Assists with the development and updating of the Orientation Program for both professional and non-professional staff. Reviews staffing models based on program and external requirements on an annual basis and as needed. Formulate/update job descriptions for all Patient Care Service department staff. Identify vacancies; interview and process candidates for hire. Conducts evaluations for direct reports with plans/goals/opportunities for improvement for the upcoming year. Monitors departmental compliance, including but not limited to evaluations, competencies, BCLS, annual mandates, compliance, and others. Assist/participate in disciplinary action of employees. Identify learning opportunities and develop/schedule in-services/classes in conjunction with OSD, Central Office, DOH, and other agencies as needed. Prepares time sheets, verifies attendance, and updates the attendance database. Assist in Employee Health Service functions, including but not limited to medical clearances, PPD readings, employee flu vaccine campaigns, and others. \ Quality Improvement Identify measures for QA/PI projects for the Nursing department. Collect, analyze, and monitor data, and provide recommendations for improvement and sustainment. Participate in service line-specific projects as indicated. Participate in facility-wide QA/PI Committee and board report. Utilizes Breakthrough methodology as appropriate for developing A3s and projects. Conduct chart reviews as needed. Information Management Act as the facility nursing champion for the Electronic Health Record. Identify IT issues/changes to facilitate documentation and workflow. Identify hardware/software needs to facilitate workflows for patients and staff. Identify IT learning needs and facilitate necessary in-services. Participate in the facility-wide HIM Committee. Patient Relations Monitor patient complaints in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Assistant Director/Director of Social Work to identify trends and issues. Work with departmental leadership to develop strategies to enhance the patient experience. Develop work plans to engage staff and meet strategic goals for the Patient Experience Plan for the facility and health care delivery system Other Staff facility-wide initiatives, including but not limited to Open House, flu campaign. Participates and performs in all drills: Fire Safety, Disaster/Emergency Preparedness, and Rapid Response Team. Attends professional workshops, conferences, and other educational meetings as appropriate. Maintains membership in professional organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Performs other duties as requested. Minimum Qualifications Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and, 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; or, A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State. Department Preferences Master's Degree strongly preferred How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

Associate Director of Nursing

$137,987 / year

Marketing Statement NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care 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 between all persons. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: Under direction of the Director, Department of Nursing, or designee, participates in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing service and nursing education program of a hospital, hospital center or diagnostic and treatment center. Performs related work. Examples Of Typical Tasks Performs all duties of the Director of Nursing in his or her absence. Participates in developing philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of nursing service and education. Assumes responsibility for developing and implementing a staffing plan and directing recruitment and selection of personnel. Develops, plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates assigned projects and programs. Assists the Director in preparation of personnel, supply and equipment budgets for nursing. Assumes responsibility for planning, directing, organizing and evaluating programs of orientation, training and continuing education for nursing personnel. Assumes responsibility for directing the evaluation of personnel performance. Participates in developing and maintaining sound relationships with community, labor and professional groups in developing new nursing programs and policies. Assumes responsibility of day-to-day operations of nursing service. Assesses nursing services by making rounds, conducting chart review and evaluating patient care. Participates in a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service. Participates in implementing an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports. Updates and maintains required manuals. Participates in research projects as applicable. Participates in operating and procedural committees as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3) below. A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration, Education or an equivalent field and a minimum of six years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which four years shall have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity; or, A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and seven years of satisfactory nursing experience, five years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or, A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State. Department Preferences Prior transfer center experience requested Clinical experience required Clinical Operations Transfer Center Operations Familiarity with Epic H2O Hyperdrive Highly motivated, self-starter with strong leadership, change management, planning, organizational and project management skills Excellent verbal, written, leadership and facilitation skills along with a sound understanding of business principles, operations and process improvement strategies Ability to effectively contribute and collaborate within a high-functioning team as well as across multiple professional levels including executive leadership, administration, clinical and ancillary staff Willing to travel to NYC Health + Hospitals facilities within the 5 boroughs Minimum of 7 years’ experience in hospital-based setting, Health Care Nursing Management, ED, ICU or CCU patient care setting in which three or more years have been of supervisory, teaching, or administrative capacity with experience in a fast-paced environment Minimum three years demonstrated experience in employee development and performance as well as KPI management desired How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

Director of Nursing

$180,000 - $196,175 / year

Marketing Statement NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 700,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue’s clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care 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 between all persons. Duties & Responsibilities PURPOSE OF POSITION Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Nursing, Special Projects plans and directs all aspects of the Nursing Excellence Program. The Nursing Excellence program includes all organizational designations of excellence related to nursing practice including but not limited to Beacon, PRISM Lantern, Surgical Safety and ANCC Programs including Pathway to Excellence and/or Magnet. As well as leadership of supporting programs. The Director of Nursing, Nursing Projects has broad expertise in the delivery of nursing professional practice, including models for care delivery and models of professional practice. The DON is responsible for hospital-wide efforts around developing, implementing and enhancing conceptual models that drive professional nursing practice at Metropolitan Hospital. As it relates to Nursing Excellence Designations, the DON provides leadership and oversight for each designation and is responsible for retaining recognition by assessing enterprise readiness, ensuring improvement strategies to meet program criteria are formulated and implemented, oversee the development and completion of the various designation and re-designation applications, annual report submissions, site visit survey lead and serves as Bellevue’s Nursing Excellence researcher. The DON provides leadership to program dedicated staff and has responsibility as an influential leader to all Metropolitan Hospital as it relates to Nursing Excellence and program recognition. The DON assists leaders throughout the organization to ensure nurses are informed and updated on an ongoing basis about program initiatives, developments and progress. Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities Provides an experience and environment of patient- and family-centered care. Interprets impact of broad scope organizational change for staff and develops change strategies for successful implementation. Incorporates the system and hospital’s vision, missions and values in goals and programs within Nursing Excellence. Develops and manages operational initiatives with measurable outcomes. Formulates objectives, goals and strategies collaboratively with other stakeholders. Prepares and delivers reports to operational leadership outlining progress toward meeting annual goals and objectives, to include performance related to clinical activity, quality, safety. Contribute to the success of the organization by providing leadership, direction and coordination for areas of responsibility. Manage and direct all activities within the area of responsibility. Continually assesses all services, identifies problems, utilizes data to analyze and propose innovative approaches for solutions. Maintain records related to services that are complete, accurate, available, and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements. Engages staff and other stakeholders in continuous improvement of systems and processes; manages resources for staff participation in improvement work activities. Ensures effective facilitation of improvement teams and development of leadership skills to ensure overall effectiveness of the meetings. Perform other duties as needed Minimum Qualifications Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and, 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; or, A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State. Department Preferences Develops and implements clinical outcome measures for quality improvement, cost and complication reduction, and the implementation of evidence-based medicine Incorporates the use of evidence-based practice and appreciative enquiry into program development and improvement activities Oversees and strengthens shared governance structures, ensuring active staff nurse participation in councils, committees, and decision-making processes affecting practice, quality, and professional development Leads and supports nursing research initiatives. including facilitation of clinical inquiry, evidence-based practice projects, and dissemination of findings through presentations and publications How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

Director of Nursing

$180,000 / year

Marketing Statement Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care 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 between all persons. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose: Under the general direction of the Chief Nurse Executive is responsible for the direction, coordination and control of the functional activities of the Critical Care Department. Specific Duties And Responsibilities Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Critical Care Department collaborating with the Chief of Medicine and the Chief Nurse Executive. Interpret policies and objectives of nursing services to staff and community groups; promotes harmonious working relationships with other departments/community groups. Assumes responsibility for the selection of personnel for service. Keep abreast of current nursing technology and professional techniques and disseminate the latest developments in the field to nursing staff. Conducts/participates in meetings/conferences/seminars with various health care-related hospital committees/outside agencies. Direct, coordinate and control the execution, implementation, and revision of departmental policies/procedures to assure attainment of nursing department goals/objectives. Investigate nursing care deficiencies/complaints, prepare responses and follow up on corrective action. Serves as a resource person and assumes responsibility for the Nursing Department as designated on weekends and holidays. Monitor and follow up on patient care incidents to ensure adequate reporting and corrective action as necessary. Ensures compliance in accreditation/regulatory, TJC standards, and participates in surveys and performance improvement activities. Ensures patient and staff safety. Other responsibilities as delegated by the CNO Minimum Qualifications Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and, 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; or, A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State. Department Preferences How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

Director of Nursing- Ambulatory Care