NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patients' ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology.
POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Nurse Manager. In this role, the successful candidate provides clinical leadership and management for a designated time period (shift) for a patient care unit (or clinical service in operative and ambulatory settings), consistent with the philosophy and goals of the institution, Department of Nursing, unit, or program. Assists the Nurse Manager to develop and sustain an environment of excellence in patient/family service, growth and development of staff, and to apply evidence-based practice to improve patient care.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identifies, initiates investigation and proactively responds on an immediate basis to potential and actual risk management issues per standards and institutional policies. Ensures timely and appropriate reporting and follow-up.
- Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department, unit, and service line.
- Collaborates with Nurse Manager in the evaluation and management of nursing staff including: Demonstrates competency in use of computerized scheduling and payroll system.
- Assists in facilitating a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
- Adheres to service guidelines concerning sick time, vacation, personal days and other paid/unpaid leaves.
- Provides clinical leadership and support to nursing staff by assisting them in clinical decision-making and prioritization.
- Provides leadership for the development implementation and evaluation of standards of practice for patient populations served.
- Maintains current knowledge and skills by participating in relevant educational programs.
- Collaborates with the Nurse Manager, Unit Staff and Nursing Education in identifying, addressing, and utilizing available resources to meet the learning needs of professional and ancillary staff members.
- Guides the orientation/preceptorship of new staff through collaboration with nurse educators, assigned preceptors and orientees.
- Maintains awareness of research protocols applicable to unit, ensures knowledge of staff protects rights of patients.
- Facilitates and encourages a learning environment that relies on ongoing dialogue to evaluate clinical and professional practice issues and team learning.
- Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and other nursing leadership to support the unit-based quality and performance improvement program.
- Collaborates in interdisciplinary efforts to improve health care delivery within the organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify you must have a current Registered Professional Nurse in New York. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required, Master's degree preferred. A minimum of two years of clinical practice in the care of the patient population served; ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion which addresses patient/family satisfaction.
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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