Nursing Jobs in Fairfield, NJ
$180,000 - $210,000 / year
Marketing Statement Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. 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 SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, utilizes the strategic pillars in planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating nursing services. Facilitates compliance with National Performance Goals. Provides oversight responsibility for day-to-day operations of service area. Performs functions of the Administrator for Nursing in their absence. Assumes 24/7 responsibility of service to ensure provision of quality patient care. Oversees the development, revision and implementation of service specific policies, procedures and protocols to assure compliance with current evidence-based practices per AWHONN. Participates in development and implementation of the philosophy, objectives and policies of the Nursing department Monitors departmental metrics and compliance including but not limited to exclusive breastfeeding, Baby Friendly initiatives, patient identification, high risk medications (Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate) titration Collaborates with Chief of Service(s) in identifying service specific goals based on the Strategic Pillars and reports out performance and interventions aimed at attainment of goals Collaborates with Chief of Service(s) in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary policies, procedures and protocols. Organizes the service specific Nursing table of organization to delineate lines of authority, functional responsibilities and channels of communication. Reviews staffing with ADNs, utilizing AWHONN and DOH staffing guidelines to ensure patient safety and the delivery of quality patient centered care Assesses service needs and implements measures to attain standards and recommendations Ensures utilization of evidence based practices in the delivery of patient centered maternal/child healthcare Evaluates quality of care rendered to patients through chart reviews, reports from quality assurance, and patient relations department, as well by observations during purposeful leadership rounds Ensures timely follow up and oversight for identified departures from established policies, procedures and protocols Ensures adherence with corrective action plans Provides guidance to off tour nursing administrators to ensure continuity of care Assumes responsibility for directing the evaluation of personnel performance. Assists in preparation of budget for nursing Monitors and manages vacancy within department including utilization of overtime, agency, temporary and per diem staff Promotes inter and intra-departmental cooperation and collaboration. Assists in problem resolution that may arise involving the Nursing Department. Participates in developing and maintaining sound relationship with community and professional groups. Conducts and/or attends meetings and committees as assigned both within the hospital and with external agencies Promotes personal and professional growth as evidenced by certification in specialty and participation in seminars and conferences with service specific focus (inpatient maternity, high risk maternity, fetal monitoring, etc.) Attends conferences and shares information with staff. Maintains standards of Baby Friendly designation utilizing patient centered approach. Functions effectively within the organizational structure. Escalates safety concerns to CNO in a timely manner Assists the administrator in maintaining a system of records and reports. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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. Responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process in a collaborative manner to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with his/her scope of practice. The RN supports the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within the St. Joseph's Healthcare System and on his/her assigned unit. 
$94,000 - $150,000 / year
186802 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. 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). 
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