White Plains Hospital

Assistant Nurse Manager

$129,465 - $168,032 / year
Position Summary

In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager:

  • Assures the delivery of quality department /clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory/accreditation agency standards.
  • Promotes a positive and professional image and is a role model, coach, mentor, problem solver and resource for staff and peers.
  • Responsible and accountable for the overall operations of their assigned department. This includes and is not limited to: development of department goals and objectives that are consistent with the hospital mission and strategic plan, the management of personnel, preparing/monitoring of and accountability for the department budgets.
  • Responsible for management of FTE component of staffing budgets
  • Maintains 24 hour responsibility for nursing care provided on the unit
  • Collaborates with physicians and other members of the Health Care Team to assure the delivery of optimum age appropriate patient care
  • provides hospital supervision as required by the Division of Nursing
  • Participates in the development of Evidence based Standards of care for clinical area of responsibility
  • Assures employee compliance with hospital and Human Resources policies and procedures
  • Assures that employee competency and education requirements are satisfied as per hospital policy.
  • Participates in the Performance Improvement Program as defined by the organization and the Division of Nursing
  • Assures the provision of a safe employee/patient environment.
  • Maintains knowledge related to the operations of their department.
  • Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within their department and hospital wide.
  • Demonstrates positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations and assures that staff adheres to the Customer Service Behavioral Standards.
  • Is supportive of hospital initiatives and projects and functions as a positive change agent.
  • Participates in community service.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Includes The Following

  • Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
  • Develops and submits departmental goals and objectives that are aligned with the Nursing and hospital strategic plans as required by the Division Administrator.
  • Conducts Interviews, hires, evaluates, counsels and terminates employees as per hospital policy.
  • Schedules staff based on budgeted staffing plan and department needs.
  • Updates FTE component of staffing budgets on a continuous basis
  • Develops and submits operating and capital budgets and reports variances as required to the Division Administrator.
  • Assures compliance with governmental, state regulations and accreditation standards.
  • Assures completion of staff orientation, annual and ongoing competency and education requirements.
  • Provides house supervision as required by the Division of Nursing.
  • Attends and participates in educational programs or activities to maintain current level of knowledge or expertise to manage department.
  • Periodically provides direct patient care as needed.
  • Participates and assures department involvement in ongoing Performance Improvement initiatives to support quality metrics such as core measures and patient satisfaction as required.
  • Develops evidence based standards of care, policies and procedures, etc. as needed for area of responsibility.
  • Ensures service excellence initiatives and achieves organizational goals for patient satisfaction.
  • Attends all meetings as required.
  • Conducts staff meetings monthly to update staff and/or address department issues and records meeting minutes for all staff.
  • Utilizes multiple methodologies to communicate information.
  • Adheres to safety standards for employees and patients.
  • Participates in committees, task forces, projects, etc. as required.
  • Submits all other work reports as required/requested by the Division Administrator.
  • Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice
  • Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
  • Delegates activities to staff according to the tenets of the NYS Nurse Practice Act
  • Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics
  • Adheres to all WPH standards of care, policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, behavioral standards, completion of annual mandatory education and completion of annual health assessment
  • Creates and maintains a culture of shared governance
  • Works with the Magnet program director to align initiative’s with the strategic plan and critical components of a Magnet Organization.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Current NY State License
  • BSN required or be matriculated in a BSN program with plan for graduation by 1/1/2022 if hired prior to 2016 and by 1/1/2020 if hired between 2016 and 1/1/2018 and discussed with the Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO .
  • BLS certification (through American Heart Association) required
  • ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) preferred unless required by employees in the department supervised then the certification is required
  • Certification in area of specialty, or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager & Leader) preferred, but must be obtained within 3 years of hire date.
  • Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills
  • Previous management/leadership experience preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant acute care experience
  • Ability to function as a staff RN
  • Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Core Competencies

  • Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Planning, Organization & Delegation Skills
  • Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision Making Skills
  • Stress Tolerance

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

  • May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
  • Must be able to move about the department and hospital constantly while attending to needs of patients, visitors and staff.
  • Requires continuous communication with patients, staff and visitors of all educational levels.
  • Requires frequent use of computers and other office equipment.
  • Required to move objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum assist of one (1) or assistive device/equipment per White Plains Hospital Safe Patient Handling Policy.
  • Must be able to rapidly assess and respond to situational needs of patients, staff and visitors.
  • Must be able to adapt to a high stress environment with frequent interruptions.

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below:

  • Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
  • Patients with exceptional communication needs
  • Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
  • Patients with developmental delays
  • Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
  • Patients at end of life
  • Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
  • Patients under isolation precautions
  • Adult (18 – 64 years)
  • Patients with cultural needs
  • Geriatric (> 65 years)

☒All populations

  • Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
  • Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range: $129,465 - $168,032 (Based on FT employment)

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Communication/Relationships Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community Acts as a resource person for staff with regard to Program and Nursing policies and procedures Interprets the role of the nurse to the patient, to other clinic staff and to the community Demonstrates good interpersonal relationships Demonstrates skills in communication on both oral and written levels Works cooperatively with the Unit Director and the Unit Supervisor in Administrative matters May be required to perform other duties as assigned Items 1-45 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act Qualifications Education: BSN, Master's Degree in Nursing or health related field. Maintain current BCLS Minimum of three years of progressive nursing leadership experience demonstrating solid management abilities Name: ACLS (Required Depts.: ED; PACU/ASU; ICUs; Telemetry Units; SDU; IR, Interventional Cardiology (CCL/EP/Echo); L&D; Endoscopy, and APN Adult Oncology) Issuing Authority: American Heart Association Name: BCLS Issuing Authority: American Heart Association Name: PALS (Required Depts.: ED; PACU; IR; Peds ICU, and APNs Pediatric Oncology) Issuing Authority: American Heart Association Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $142653.21 - $177585.91 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Mount Sinai Health System

Assistant Nurse Manager-Mount Sinai Union Square - Thyroid Institute 9:30am-5:30pm

$95,450 - $143,175 / year
Description The Assistant Nurse Manager is a Registered Professional Nurse with broad knowledge and skills who acts as clinical leader in the daily functioning of the unit and oversight of quality patient care delivery, in conjunction with, or in the absence of, the Clinical Nurse Manager. Responsibilities Patient Care 1. Leads nursing practice using the tenets of the Professional Practice Model of Relationship Centered Care and the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing for the promotion of the patient experience. 2. Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of Purposeful Hourly Rounding (PHR) and role models expected behaviors. 3. Ensures the integration of PHR into clinical activities to enhance Relationship Centered Care. 4. Validates staff members round hourly on all patients by direct observation and patient feedback. 5. Assesses staff competency in PHR and provides consistent meaningful feedback with more focused feedback as needed. 6. Conducts rounding of all patients on a daily basis (Monday-Friday.) 7. Communicates quantitative and qualitative information regarding the patient experience and staff engagement to the staff and the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team that leads to the development and implementation of an action plan. 8. Collaborates with the physician dyad and escalates concerns as appropriate. 9. Follows up on all patient concerns in a timely manner and provides service recovery as needed. 10. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy and active listening through dialogue, body language and actions. Patient Experience 1. Role models the tenets of Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care (MSHRCC) through facilitation of the following actions but not limited to: Admission Welcome, Bedside Shift Report, HELP, AM/PM Care, 5 Minute Sit Down, Purposeful Hourly Rounding (PHR), Medication Review, Discharge Wrap Up, and MD/RN Unit Collaboration. 2. Huddles with staff at the start of each shift, identifying high-risk patients who require special attention. 3. Communicates to nursing leadership concerns or issues identified during huddle and throughout shift. 4. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates to Clinical Nurse Manager/Associate Director of Nursing/designee or Patient Relations as needed. 5. Interprets and communicates patient experience scores and benchmarks and keeps staff informed of progress and areas of opportunity. 6. Considers the patients values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge in all aspects of care. 7. Empowers staff to use evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patient's perceptions of care. 8. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy and active listening through dialogue, body language and actions. Quality and Safety 1. Designs, supports and leads a safe, therapeutic and efficient patient-centered care environment for professional practice. 2. Identifies and investigates issues or variances in practice/operations by participating in the RCA process and implements corrective action plans. 3. Fosters a fair and open culture that encourages error and near-miss occurrence reporting. 4. Leads interdisciplinary quality improvement teams using the principles of high reliability. 5. Reviews unit progress, changes and compliance with quality and safety metrics with clinical nurses and other members of the healthcare team. 6. Responds to escalations of potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice by correcting concerns following institutional chain of command protocol. 7. Monitors institutional information technology infrastructure and corrects gaps in clinical nurse documentation. 8. Leads staff participation in quality and safety initiatives and mandated compliance measures. 9. Demonstrates accountability for all unit quality and safety practices and compliance and ensures required evaluation of staff competencies is maintained. Operations and administration 1. Supports implementation of the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the department, throughout the clinical service and individual patient care units. 2. Provides administrative and clinical oversight to ensure that all activity (staffing, support services, inter disciplinary collaboration, resources and financial viability) supports the goals of the organization. 3. Works collaboratively with physician dyads and the healthcare team to promote patient care and regulatory standards. 4. Maintains a nursing unit in compliance with all regulatory agency mandates, including the regulations of NYS DOH and The Joint Commission. 5. Oversees 24-hour patient care delivery, throughput, staffing and processes to ensure efficient and effective operations. 6. Prepares, implements and monitors unit budgets, including capital equipment allocation, budget variances, management of OT and vacancies according to MSHS financial goals. 7. Maintains control of established positions and manages the recruitment and retention of qualified staff. 8. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. 9. Evaluates nursing staff performance and mentors, coaches, counsels and disciplines staff as needed. 10. Monitors availability and maintenance of nursing equipment and supplies. 11. Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure communication with staff about progress, changes and compliance with all hospital policies and procedures. 12. Encourages, recognizes and rewards staff participation in quality and safety initiatives, compliance and successes. 13. Facilitates organizational change initiatives by using effective strategies. 14. Leads a shared decision-making model by establishing a structure of shared governance, just culture and staff engagement in practice councils, departmental meetings and initiatives. 15. Interprets and implements collective bargaining agreements affecting staff. 16. Responds to protest of assignment in a timely manner as detailed in the collective bargaining agreement and discusses the resolution in unit staff meetings. Professional Development 1. Performs as a clinical leader who actively creates and supports nursing practice and an environment of care that reflects clinical excellence. 2. Organizes the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients and their families and members of the healthcare team. 3. Projects and cultivates a professional image to colleagues by communicating caring, respect, compassion, empathy and trust. 4. Incorporates ethical principles into decision making for patient and family in collaboration with the clinical nursing staff and the healthcare team. 5. Fosters a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, life-long learning and innovation for self and others. 6. Acquires and disseminates knowledge and skills relative to the role, patient population, clinical specialty and global or local health community needs. 7. Leads shared decision making through unit/service practice councils, nursing department and hospital committees, and clinical service/unit initiatives. 8. Serves as a professional role model and preceptor for new leadership staff and students. 9. Integrates the values of research and evidence-based practice and its application to nursing practice and the environment of care. 10. Contributes to the profession of nursing through leadership and participation in professional organizations. Qualifications Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing required, master's in nursing or health related field preferred. 3 years minimum clinical nursing experience with some Charge Nurse/Supervisory experience preferred. Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Cath Lab experience required. Must have relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice assigned. Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $95450 - $143175 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Northwell Health

Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

$65 - $98 / hour
181303 Job Description Manages team members, operations, and patient care activities of a patient care unit during assigned shift. Maintains a professional work environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care. Job Responsibility Manages and leads team members, operations and patient care activities within a patient care unit during assigned shift. Collaborates with team members and nursing management in the development of methods, techniques and analytical approach to patient care. Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team members toward achieving department objectives. Promotes and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Creates a professional work environment that encourages team member respect, engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes. Promotes appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical and compassionate practice. Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members during assigned shift. May conduct performance reviews and provide input into hiring, promotions and corrective actions. Serves as a role model for standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership). Educates team members in new and existing department procedures and systems (information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.). Provides input on department budget allocations to nursing management. Ensures adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice. Faciliates continual patient care unit compliance with the JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPPA regulations and System, hospital and department standards. Demonstrates core clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to supervise and provide direct patient care. Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health. Interprets policies, procedures and technical methods for team members. Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations that improve patient care delivery and team effectiveness using evidence-based strategies and solutions. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required. Specialized certifications, as needed. 4-6 years of nursing experience and 0-2 years of leadership/management experience, required. Hospital OR RN experience, highly preferred. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).