Head Nurse-Behavior Health Services

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas : Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

Job Description

Purpose of Position :

Under general supervision, directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients / clients within an assigned unit involving the diagnosis and treatment of responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being. Schedules, assigns, guides, directs and instructs nursing personnel in nursing activities.

Examples of Typical Tasks :

1. Performs major duties and functions as described in the Staff Nurse position description :

1. Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients / clients.

2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients / clients.

3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients / clients to ensure continuity of care.

4. Interprets and reports responses of patients / clients to appropriate members of the health team.

5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.

6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel.

7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care.

8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.

9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice.

10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services.

11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and

procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel.

12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients / clients, families and other groups.

13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.

14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

2. Coordinates, guides and directs the development, implementation and continuous evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients / clients within the unit.

3. Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of nursing care plans and progress notes on patients / clients to ensure continuity of care.

4. Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to delivery of nursing care services within the unit and initiates appropriate innovations or makes recommendations for needed changes.

5. Develops and maintains a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel within a unit.

6. Conducts conferences to develop nursing care plans and to promote staff development.

7. When assigned to continuing education for Nursing Service, assists in planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of training and educational activities for nursing practitioners and allied nursing personnel.

8. Coordinates and ensures unit participation in interdisciplinary health teams and conferences pertaining to health care setting and / or Systemwide initiatives, which affect nursing practice.

9. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and

2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and

3. One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement :

An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below :

• Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
• Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800
• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000
• Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500

An annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 if you currently hold appropriate certifications that are nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.

An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,042 up to $8,645 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Head Nurse.

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to :

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center

Human Resources Department

234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),

2nd Floor, Annex

Bronx, NY 10451

Attn : Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes :