Nursing Jobs in Park Ridge, NJ
$100,000 - $160,000 / year
186069 Job Description Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the nursing practice, patient care delivery, human and fiscal resources, and regulatory compliance of a patient care unit. Maintains a professional environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care. Job Responsibility Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the team members, operations and patient care activities of a patient care unit. Assists nursing leadership in setting strategic direction for key programs in alignment with organization mission, vision, and values and nursing strategic plan. Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team toward achieving department objectives. Promotes and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Creates a professional work environment that fosters team member respect, engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes. Promotes appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical and compassionate practice. Acquires and manages staffing for patient care unit. Collaborates with HR for requirements. Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members and supervisors. Facilitates performance reviews, promotions, pay and corrective actions. Serves as a role model for standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership). Assists in career development planning for team members. Educates teams in new and existing department procedures and systems (information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.). Manages patient care unit budget. Monitors expenditures and implements action plans when variances are present. Monitors performance metrics that support decision-making to achieve optimal performance levels. Ensures adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice. Facilitates continual compliance for unit with the JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPPA regulations and System, hospital and department standards. Demonstrates current knowledge of clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to manage direct patient care. Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health. Identifies and leads opportunities to make changes to improve operations across teams 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 Bachelors of Science Degree, required. Masters, preferred. (Bachelors or Master’s Degree must be in Nursing) Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required. Specialized certifications, as needed. 6-8 years of nursing experience and 2-5 years of leadership/management experience, required. 3+ years of ICU or PACU RN experience, 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). 
$126,160.32 - $160,090.32 / year
Position Summary The RN Care Manager performs the initial comprehensive assessment on admission in accordance with the Care Management Department policy, screening all patients by utilizing established tools for high risk indicators to ensure high risk patient populations receive the appropriate supportive services for discharge to prevent readmission and assess all populations for potential discharge planning needs. Provides ongoing reassessment of needs throughout the hospital course. Performs UR activity per department policy. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Includes The Following Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Completes a comprehensive initial assessment. Performs all activities for multidisciplinary care coordination at the intra-hospital level of care and inter-hospital level of care. Performs all transitional planning activities including but not limited to: Patient/caregiver education Arrangement of all aftercare Commercial payer involvement High utilizer patient root cause Communicates and collaborates all relevant patient information to appropriate health team members. Ensures department goals of LOS reduction, readmission prevention, denial reduction, and satisfaction improvement are realized. Documents per department requirements. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as needed. Performs all UR activities per department policy: Commercial payer reviews Disposition determination, Retro/self-audit MC variance Admission clinical review. The RN Care Manager collaborates with all Health Care professionals to evaluate the needs and the safe discharge of all geriatric patients including but not limited to inpatients, emergency department and surgical outpatients. Performs all other related duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements BSN required for all RNs hired after 1/1/18 All RNs hired before 1/1/18 will be required to have their BSN (or MSN) by 12/31/21. Registered Nurse (RN) NYS license required PRI Certification (PRI certification to be obtained within 3 months of initial employment) Screen certification strongly preferred A Care Management certification preferred (i.e. CMC, CCM etc.) 3 years clinical ED, critical care or med/surg experience preferred Previous case management experience preferred Knowledge of healthcare financial, regulatory, and payer issues preferred Knowledge of state, local, and federal programs strongly preferred Experience in use of Milliman/InterQual criteria A Care Management certification preferred (i.e. CMC, CCM etc.) Computer skills essential Core Competencies Demonstrates ability to establish two-way communication by clearly defining expectations, communicating utilizing a variety of methods, actively listening to ideas and concerns and responding in an appropriate manner. Demonstrates ability to delegate responsibilities appropriately. Demonstrates ability to retain composure under stress and perform multitasking functions. 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 physically able to walk, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, with the ability to carry necessary equipment (i.e., iPad or laptop) on rounds. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative, arm-hand steadiness and hand-eye coordination skills. Must be able to meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates ability to follow written and oral instructions required for the position. Demonstrates ability to analyze multidimensional problems into component parts and sort out tasks in priority order to solve the problem. Must be able to see object closely and far away, hear normal sounds with some background noise. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing. 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: $126,160.32-$160,090.32 (Based on full-time employment) $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. $180,000 - $200,000 / 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 Under direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the nursing service and nursing education programs of a health care setting or diagnostic and treatment center; performs related tasks. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Develops, establishes and implements the philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of the Nursing Department. Organizes the Nursing Department to delineate authority, functional responsibilities and lines of communication. Coordinates functions of nursing services with other disciplines, collaborates with administrative staff, other department staff and representatives of allied groups in planning services. Determines staffing requirements in relation to patient care standards and develops procedures to maintain an adequate, competent nursing staff. Maintains a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service provided for patients. Maintains up-to-date policy procedure manuals for all nursing units and evaluates their effectiveness. Establishes an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports. Directs the preparation of the personnel, equipment and supply budgets for the Nursing Department. Directs the development and implementation of orientation, training and continuing education programs for nursing personnel. Initiates and participates in studies and research projects. Utilizes findings to improve patient care and administrative services. Plans for and coordinates use of clinical facilities by colleges and other agencies for nursing education purposes. Participates in the development of policies and health programs for the health care setting and System policies and programs involving nursing. Develops and maintains sound relationships with the community, labor and professional groups in developing nursing programs and policies. May serve as a consultant for the System for the overall nursing practice, service and education programs; conducts related studies and directs projects, provides leadership in Central Office in the development, coordination and evaluation of System’s central and health care setting nursing services, practice and education programs. Attends community conferences and committee meetings with administrative, Medical Board and department heads. Conducts and chairs staff meetings and working committees with all levels of nursing personnel. 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 Understands the principles of leadership and hospital management. Knowledge of standards from The Joint Commission, Department of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other regulatory agencies. Knowledge of Quality Management/improvement Techniques How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button. $70,062 - $125,242 / year
Position: School Nurse (K-12) Position Summary: Ridgewood Public Schools seeks a School Nurse at Ridgewood High School. The successful candidate will be expected to: Oversee school health policies and programs, via the District Nursing Services Plan, and the District Physicians' Standing Orders Developing and administering a coordinated school health program Implementing the school's medications policies and procedures Working Conditions: Location: Ridgewood High School Start Date: August 26, 2026 End Date: June 30, 2027 plus 3 days of New Teacher Orientation in August Full-time, permanent position, medical benefits and pension. Salary range is $70,062-$125,242 commensurate with education and experience as per negotiated contract. Application Procedure: Please do not mail, email, or bring resumes to the district HR office or any of our schools. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded. Equal Opportunity Statement: The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diverse applicants. Other Requirements: New Jersey School Nurse Certification Demonstrated ability to be highly capable, energetic and student-centered in the care of students. Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of organization and be able to multitask Demonstrated ability to assist in planning and maintaining a safe and healthful school environment including the establishment and implementation of emergency care procedures Must be able to effectively communicate with teachers, parents and administrators both verbally and in writing Must be able to work collaboratively and have experience maintaining harmonious relationships with students, colleagues and parents 
$140,000 - $175,000 / year
Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare. For more information, visit www.jobs.premisehealth.com. As a Full Time Nurse Practitioner , you'll provide care to client employees in our Health Center located in New York, NY - Hudson Yards . The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday 8a-5p. Work-life balance that’s hard to find in healthcare — predictable weekday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or call requirements, allowing for greater personal flexibility. Build meaningful patient relationships — focus on quality care with an employee-based patient population versus high-volume traditional practice settings. Practice autonomously with strong support — collaborate with an integrated care team while maintaining provider independence in clinical decision-making Prime Manhattan location — work in the vibrant Hudson Yards area with easy access to dining, transit, and city amenities. What You’ll Do Conducts physical exams and preventive health measures per guidelines Performs procedures such as injections, suturing, wound care, and infection management Develops patient care plans, records progress, and ensures continuity of care Educates patients on treatment plans, health maintenance, and development Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to assess clinical conditions Collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams for comprehensive care Prescribes or recommends treatments, including medications and therapies Refers patients to specialists or physicians as needed Maintains patient health records ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation and records Educates and coaches nursing staff on best practices Performs other duties as assigned What You’ll Bring Maintains state RN licenses/certificates to practice Maintains Nurse Practitioner licenses/certificates to practice Maintains State Prescriptive Authority (if applicable) Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice as applicable) State Narcotic/Controlled Substance license if required in your state (Alabama, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Puerto Rico) (New York ROPES registration) Current national certification (ANCC or AANP required) Master’s Degree in Science of Nursing (if Master Degree in Science certificate does not state Nursing on it then a copy of transcripts is required) Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services At least three years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers full-time team members benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents. Additional benefits can be viewed here: https://jobs.premisehealth.com/benefits. Premise is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Premise provides its reasonable and genuinely expected range of compensation for this job of $140.000.00 - $175,000.00 annually. A number of factors will influence the rate offered for this position, including your experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors. Should you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact askhr@premisehealth.co m. #LI-KV1 #NPPA123 
$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). $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. 
