Nursing Jobs in Edison, NJ
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$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. $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. 
$106,037.57 - $176,714.86 / year
Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities. With the nation’s largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members. Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you’re empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare. Job Description Summary: A Nursing Supervisor is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care services under a physician’s plan of care and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Option Care Health, the state’s professional standards, and regulatory entities. The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for providing and overseeing complete patient assessment, care planning, patient, and caregiver education, evaluating progress toward goals and recommendations for changes in the plan of care. The Nursing Supervisors additional competencies allow for independence in the practice of the specialty and positions the Nursing Supervisor to train and oversee pertinent competencies. Clinical competency is maintained by providing direct patient care 20-40% of the time. In a Medicare Certified Home Health agency, this position may also serve as the alternate administrator and or alternate director of nursing. Job Description: Job Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent) Competent in the clinical management of home infusion patients including Patient management skills, the Nursing Process, the rules of Federal, state, and local regulatory entities that oversee and control the provision of care in a Home Health Agency. Knowledgeable of documentation and billing requirements for home health/ infusion care goods and services. Determines suitability of patients for home care. Supervises, monitors, and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of patient care, including, when appropriate, in home evaluations of field staff. Reviews and monitors appropriateness of Nursing Care Plans and directs the staff to modify the plan as needed. Acts as Administrator and/or Director of Nursing of the Home Health Agency for Medicare certified home health agencies in the absence of a director or Manager of Nursing. Manages daily activities with regards to effective operations and communications and ensures the office remains in compliance with all regulating and accreditation entities. Complies with reporting requirements, ensures policy and procedure, compliance and monitors and evaluates medical supply usage. Participates in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting nursing operational and financial data to the Regional Nurse Manager, Area Director of Nursing, and/or Director of Operations. Supports the development and implementation of the Plan of Care for each patient. Develops, implements, evaluates, and participates in office specific continuing education and orientation programs. Assists the Director of Operations, Area Director of Nursing and/or the Nurse Manager in the recruitment, development, and monitoring of new staff. Coordinates and participates in on-call responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information. Participates as a member of or directs the professional advisory committee, infection prevention and process improvement teams, including conducting chart audits. Identifies opportunities for improvement and communicates to the Nurse Manager, Area Director of Nursing and/or Director of Operations. Speaks knowledgeably of the scope of services that are available through Option Care and provides support to sales professionals on an ongoing basis. Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? (i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.) No Yes X Basic Education and/or Experience Requirements Registered Nurse with a license in the current state of practice with 1 year of nursing supervisory/charge experience, or at least 3 years of relevant nursing experience with demonstrated progression. Required certification in CPR. Member of a state or national professional organization. Basic Qualifications & Interests (BQIs) Access to a reliable means of transportation, which will enable the incumbents to make home visits to treat/attend to their patients. If such means of transportation would include a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and a proof of insurance would be required. Experience applying knowledge of local, State, Federal, accrediting body, and OSHA rules and regulations. Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Experience in the indirect management of team members, including assisting in the development, training, and assignment of work/projects to other members of a team. Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates. Basic level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting, and aligning text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, sorting, inserting bullets, pictures and dates, using find and replace, undo, spell check, track changes, review pane and/or print functions). Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: opening a workbook, inserting a row, selecting font style and size, formatting cells as currency, using copy, paste and save functions, aligning text, selecting cells, renaming a worksheet, inserting a column, selecting a chart style, inserting a worksheet, setting margins, selecting page orientation, using spell check and/or printing worksheets). Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: inserting, rearranging, hiding, and deleting slides, navigating between slides, increasing list level, adding, centering and editing text, changing views, inserting a table or a note, moving objects, printing outline view and/or running a slide show). Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives and determining when escalation of issues is necessary. Travel Requirements : (if required) Willing to travel at least 50% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state). Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs) BSN CRNI or other professional certification. At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a hospital or home health care setting is preferred. At least 1 year of experience in the indirect management of team members, including assisting in the development, training, and assignment of work/projects to other team members is preferred. This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company and department objectives, and only covers the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all-encompassing list of duties. Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below: Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Pay Range is $106,037.57-$176,714.86 Benefits: -Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance -Paid Time off -Bonding Time Off -401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match -HSA Company Match -Flexible Spending Accounts -Tuition Reimbursement -myFlexPay -Family Support -Mental Health Services -Company Paid Life Insurance -Award/Recognition Programs Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. 
$119,059.50 - $154,777.35 / year
Req #: 0000248404 Category: Nurses Status: Part-Time Shift: Night Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services Department: Patient Transfer Center Pay Range: $119,059.50 - $154,777.35 per year Location: 379 Campus Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873 Job Title: Mobile Health Supervisor RN Location: 379 Campus Drive Department Name: Patient Transfer Center Req #: 0000248404 Status: Salaried Shift: Night Pay Range: $119,059.50 - $154,777.35 per year Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview The Patient Transfer Center Nurse Supervisor is responsible for oversight and coordination of patient transfers. The Supervisor will ensure the department is managed in accordance with RWJBH system policies. The Patient Transfer Center Supervisor is responsible to oversee the prioritization of patient transfers based on acuity. It is the expectations that the PTC Supervisor supports the staff and assists in evaluating staff performance. The supervisor will provide oversight and assistance of activities, including but not limited to, patient registration, bed placement requests, insurance authorizations and arranging patient transportation. The PTC supervisor will provide overall support to Patient Transfer Center employees by following through on employee inquiries through initial request through resolution. The Patient Transfer Center Supervisor will report to the PTC Leadership. Qualifications Required: Graduate of an approved school of nursing New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse License Valid Driver's License from a USA state AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing 5 years of experience in Health Care Nursing Management, ED or ICU patient care setting Two years of supervisory experience Ability to accurately type at least 40 wpm Certifications And Licenses Required Requires a New Jersey Professional Registered Nurse License Valid Driver's License from a USA state Requires AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Licenses and Certifications Scheduling Requirements Part-Time, Nights 36 hours per week Essential Functions Consistently demonstrates and supports the Patient Transfer Center mission, vision, core values and department customer service standards Supports and evaluates staff performance of the Patient Transfer Center Develops guidelines for prioritizing work activities, evaluating effectiveness and modifying activities as necessary Oversees planning, implementation, and development of program/initiatives for the Patient Transfer Center to promote exceptional customer service Assist with scheduling of staff and develops team to ensure continual even functioning of departments during absences Consults and advises management on departmental problems affecting overall operations and appropriate corrective actions Participate in employee engagement initiatives, including compiling data and discussing trends and concerns with management Evaluates employee performance and reinforces Standard evaluation guide and Daily Observation Report Adherence Assists and conducts potential employee interviews and recommends candidates for open positions to maintain optimum staffing levels and operational needs. Creates and monitors education and orientation of new team members. Performs clinical coordinator responsibilities during emergent staffing needs. Monitors and assesses the use of hospital services by administering utilization review procedures under Federal, State and hospital guidelines. Participates in facilitating new hire orientation Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned Holiday and weekend requirement Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits And Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer $304,588 - $320,000 / year
Marketing Statement NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country. 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 The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all Nursing and Patient Care Services in alignment with the five pillars of NYC Health + Hospitals: Quality & Outcomes, Care Experience, Financial Sustainability, Access to Care, and Culture of Safety. The CNO provides executive oversight for the full scope of nursing operations, including inpatient, ambulatory, procedural, perioperative, behavioral health, and specialty services, as well as Advanced Practice Nursing (Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, and other advanced practice providers as applicable). The CNO ensures regulatory compliance, professional practice standards, and operational excellence across all nursing programs. The CNO is accountable for the development, execution, and fiscal stewardship of the nursing operating and capital budgets, including workforce planning, productivity management, cost containment strategies, and financial forecasting. The CNO ensures the efficient allocation of human, material, and capital resources to sustain high-quality, equitable patient care. The CNO demonstrates advanced executive leadership effectiveness by delegating authority and responsibilities appropriately across the nursing leadership structure, ensuring accountability at all levels. The CNO manages time strategically, balances competing operational and strategic priorities, and optimizes leadership bandwidth to drive organizational performance while sustaining visibility and engagement across the enterprise. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CNO operationalizes and executes the strategic vision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the System Chief Nurse Executive (CNE/SVP), translating enterprise goals into actionable nursing strategies and measurable outcomes at the facility level. In addition, the CNO develops and implements a comprehensive, multi-year Nursing Strategic Plan aligned with organizational and system priorities, advancing workforce development, programmatic growth, innovation, clinical excellence, and nursing leadership succession. The CNO fosters a professional practice environment that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, health equity, staff engagement, psychological safety, and high reliability, ensuring that nursing services consistently deliver safe, patient-centered, and financially sustainable care. Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities QUALITY & OUTCOMES Provides executive oversight of nursing practice to ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, high-quality care. Oversees nurse-sensitive indicators (falls, HAPI, CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, readmissions, mortality, patient flow metrics, etc.). Leads Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and performance improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies (PDSA, Lean, High Reliability). Ensures compliance with CMS, DOH, TJC, and other regulatory/accreditation standards. Establishes and maintains professional practice standards, competency validation, and evidence-based care models. Participates in and reports quality outcomes to Administration and governing bodies. Nursing Excellence & National Designations Leads strategy to achieve and sustain nationally recognized nursing excellence designations including but not limited to: Pathway to Excellence, Magnet, Beacon, Lantern, AORN Centers of Excellence, Safe Sleep, Babyfriendly, etc. Embeds designation standards into daily operations, leadership accountability, and outcome dashboards. Ensures sustained performance beyond designation cycles through governance infrastructure and measurable benchmarks. Advances nursing research, innovation, shared governance, and workforce engagement to maintain excellence. CARE EXPERIENCE Ensures patient-centered care delivery across all inpatient and ambulatory settings. Promotes compassionate, culturally competent care that builds trust with patients and families. Aligns nursing engagement strategies to improve HCAHPS and patient satisfaction outcomes. Advances shared governance and frontline empowerment to improve staff engagement and professional satisfaction. Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance continuity of care and discharge effectiveness. Integrates nursing excellence standards into care experience initiatives to enhance staff satisfaction and patient trust. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Develops and maintains the nursing operating and capital budgets (personnel, supplies, equipment). Ensures fiscal accountability, cost controls, and productivity management within approved budgets. Forecasts nursing staffing based on acuity, census, and volume trends. Optimizes staffing models to ensure safe, balanced, and efficient workforce utilization. Identifies strategic operational efficiencies and opportunities for financial stewardship. Partners with Finance and Operations to ensure nursing resources align with institutional priorities. Holds enterprise-level accountability for nursing financial performance. Aligns staffing, programmatic growth, and workforce investments with ROI and value-based care metrics. Integrates designation achievement and quality improvements with financial performance outcomes. ACCESS TO CARE Ensures safe staffing models that meet patient demand across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. Collaborates with interdisciplinary leaders to improve throughput, discharge planning, and reduction of avoidable delays. Supports expansion of programs and services to meet community health needs. Advances workforce recruitment, retention, and succession planning to ensure sustained access to nursing services. Promotes equitable care delivery and health equity initiatives aligned with community needs. Provides executive oversight for Advanced Practice Nursing (Nurse Practitioners, CNS, CRNA, etc.). Ensures scope of practice compliance, credentialing, performance evaluation, and integration into service line growth. Aligns APN deployment with access, quality outcomes, and programmatic development. Oversees strategic growth and operational performance of nursing-led programs and service lines. Aligns programmatic initiatives with system and CEO/CNE strategic priorities. CULTURE OF SAFETY Leads the implementation of High Reliability principles and Just Culture frameworks Promotes psychological safety and transparent reporting of adverse events and near misses. Maintains oversight of patient safety programs and risk mitigation strategies. Ensures compliance with infection prevention, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness standards. Develops leadership accountability structures to sustain safe clinical environments. Supports labor engagement and collaborative relationships in unionized settings. Translates CEO and CNE/SVP enterprise vision into measurable nursing objectives. Develops and implements a comprehensive Nursing Strategic Plan with clear KPIs aligned to all five pillars. Establishes leadership accountability structures to sustain cultural and operational excellence. Minimum Qualifications Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and, A Masters Degree in Nursing Administration or a related field; and, Eight (8) years of satisfactory nursing experience, six (6) years of which must have been in administration or management; or, A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must have at least a Baccalaureate Degree or higher in Nursing, and be licensed and currently registered to practice as an RN in New York State. Department Preferences Certification(s)/License(s) QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB: Licensed and currently registered as a professional registered nurse in New York State (required) National Board Certification in Executive Leadership such as NEA-BC from the American Nurses Credentialing Center or CENP from American Organization of Nurse Leaders (preferred) Educational Level Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or related field (required). Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration or related field, if baccalaureate degree is in non-nursing, MSN is required (required). Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP) or related field preferred. Attends professional continuing education, i.e. lectures, seminars and workshops related to nursing and hospital leadership. Knowledgeable In Executive nursing leadership and governance Nursing professional practice models and care delivery frameworks Healthcare finance and budget forecasting Regulatory accreditation, and compliance requirements in healthcare organizations (CMS, DOH, TJC) High Reliability & CQI methodologies Workforce analytics & labor relations Nursing excellence designation standards Advanced Practice Nursing regulations Strategic planning and change management Health equity and population health Research, statistics, and data analytics Performance measurement, data-driven decision making, and outcomes evaluation. Strong data literacy and comfort with clinical and operational metrics Ability to drive innovation, lead change, and manage conflict constructively Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity in clinical practice Knowledge of management in a union Equipment/Machines Operated General office equipment Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems Staffing, scheduling, and productivity systems Quality, safety, and performance dashboards Financial and budget management tools Data analytics and reporting platforms Microsoft Office software (or similar) Computer Programs/Software Operated Desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and mobile communication devices. Hospital information systems, electronic health records (EHR), and data management platforms. Quality and performance improvement software, dashboards, and reporting tools Presentation and audiovisual equipment, including projectors, video conferencing systems, and microphones Standard office equipment including printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines Learning management systems (LMS) and online education platforms used for staff development and training. Data analysis and research tools, including survey platforms and statistical reporting software Years Of Experience Minimum eight (8) years of nursing experience (required) Minimum six (6) years relevant experience demonstrating progressive nursing leadership and management (required). How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button. 
