Head Nurse - CCU jobs in Queens Village, NY

Who We Are:

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Shift: Days

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay: $145,000 - 160,000 per year

Job Summary:

Maintains shift accountability for the coordination and facilitation of the delivery of quality patient care on their unit. Encourages staff to achieve high performance standards through education and role modeling. Utilizes knowledge and expertise in participation of case management to provide comprehensive, coordinated, seamless care to patients and their significant others. Resolves conflicts on the Patient Care Unit and uses established conflict resolution techniques to steer and direct care team members towards an amicable solution. Manages Human and Material Resources effectively and efficiently. Directs staff in Performance Improvement activities that improve patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and enhances organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the patient care team in identifying and solving patient problems/complaints
• Relay patient information to doctors and communicate with other health team members about a patient's care
• Provide information about care and treatment to patients and families
• Promote an atmosphere which facilitates collaboration and empowerment of staff
• Assess and evaluate staff competency
• Assist with ensuring adequate labor coverage

Requirements:

• NYS Registered Nurse License required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master's preferred
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in critical care
• BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association
• Experience in a team-based, collective bargaining environment desirable
• Basic knowledge of regulatory agency requirements
• Ability to establish staffing patterns and staffing schedules required