Assistant Director of Nursing (JR229037)

Introduction

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Overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing maintains standards of the practice for nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and Nursing's Social Policy Statement. The Assistant Director of Nursing actualizes the vision, mission, values, balanced scorecard and performance measures for Montefiore Medical Center. The Assistant Director of Nursing participates in performance improvement/research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; and demonstrates leadership skills. The Assistant Director of Nursing demonstrates core and unit specific competencies based on the patient population served. The position is responsible for all administrative issues and the coordination of fiscal, human and other resources needed to provide patient care services within the medical center. The ADN role models service excellence. He/she participates in performance improvement and research activities; maintains professional practice standards; and demonstrates leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Standards of Excellence Integrates the standards of excellence into daily clinical practice. *Respect: Honors and values each person. *Effective Communication: Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas, information, and direction. *Sensitivity: Demonstrates willingness and ability to listen and understand others’ feelings, needs and circumstances. *Professionalism: Demonstrates confidence, competence and pride in work and appearance. *Exceeding Expectations: Assists others without being asked. *Courtesy: Treats everyone with kindness and care.
• Management/Leadership Skills Integrates management/leadership skills into daily clinical/ administrative practice *Decisive Risk Taking: Takes informed risks after careful and deliberate consideration of available information and weighs the cost/benefit of action versus inaction. *Emotional Maturity: Exhibits a controlled, even temperament when dealing with people and issues in both positive and negative situations. *Empowerment: Shows confidence in the ability of others by delegating work and authority to others as appropriate and by actively soliciting feedback and opinions on issues that affect the work of the unit or group. *Implementation: Executes plans, policies, programs and projects in an organized and timely manner. *Strategic Innovation: Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and change in work and business practices, procedures, and policies in the context and in anticipation of changing business requirements, trends, and technology. *Service Orientation & Process Improvement: Proactively identifies evolving customer service needs and gaps and seeks to make improvements on a continuous basis. *Team Leadership: Forms and leads effective teams to accomplish departmental, divisional and organizational objectives. *Human Resource Management: Communicates clear expectations, provides regular feedback and coaching and conducts effective performance reviews. *Work Environment & Safety: Maintains up-to-date equipment and takes accountability for a work environment which is safe, clean, orderly, and free of potential hazards. *Financial and Resource Management: Efficiently manages the financial and capital resources of the organization. *Meeting Management: Conducts focused, purposeful, and efficient meetings that are considerate of participants’ time. *Technical and Professional Knowledge: Maintains and demonstrates the appropriate technical and/or professional knowledge base required by the position.
• Innovation & Learning Demonstrates professional growth and accountability for own practice. * Supports the mission, vision, strategic plan, balanced scorecard measures, and Standards of Professional Practice of Nursing of Montefiore Medical Center. * Performs within the scope of practice as defined by the New York State Department of Education. * Complies with Montefiore Medical Center’s Human Resource Policies and Procedures including attendance and dress code. * Successfully completes mandatory education programs. * Attends Montefiore Medical Center’s educational programs as appropriate. * Participates in and contributes to a Department of Nursing/Hospital Committee. * Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization. * Contributes to the growth and development of staff through mentor relationships and formal and informal education. * Remains current of advances in professional nursing practice through review of pertinent literature, attendance at outside educational programs and professional networking. * Maintains active membership in a professional organization. * Achieves or maintains ANCC certification. * Completes and prioritizes work appropriately. * Seeks resources and assistance as needed. * Completes other duties as assigned. Demonstrates the ability to perform Assistant Director of Nursing duties. * Maintains licensure. * Successful completion of annual mandatory education.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or related field Required
• of Science degree in Nursing or related field Preferred
• 1-3 years management experience Required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Effective management skills necessary to organize direct and evaluate the activities of patient care off shift operations.
• Ability to apply and utilize the balanced scorecard measures (customer service, financial, innovation and growth, and performance improvement).
• Critical thinking and analytic skills necessary for problem solving and clinical decision-making.
• Computer literacy.
• OHS Annual Assessment Required
• OHS Fit Test Required
• New York State Registered Professional Nurse License and current registration. Required
• American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification in Nursing Administration or Advanced Administration Preferred