Director of Nursing- Maternal, Child Health

Company: Westchester Medical Center
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Director of Nursing- Maternal, Child Health Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC Category: Executive/Management Department: Nursing Position: Full Time Hours: 5 days/7 Hours Shift: All Shifts Posted Date: Jan 28, 2021 Job Details:Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, implements and directs the ongoing administrative aspects of assigned nursing and patient care areas at Westchester Medical Center;
• Participates in evaluation of nursing and clinical practice through peer review;
• Assists in the establishment of institutional standards of practice for all aspects of nursing and other patient care services in cooperation with established professional standards of practice;
• Establishes qualifications of all levels of staff in conjunction with the Vice President Hospital Nursing Service and Education;
• Coordinates the implementation of nursing policies and procedures by conducting staff conferences and through directives, as needed;
• Assists in the development of education programs for all staff;
• Provides for periodic review of staff by participating in individual evaluation conferences;
• Participates in labor-management conferences;
• Coordinates clinical programs with specific department heads, as required;
• Recommends and establishes appropriate staffing patterns through ongoing evaluation of service line needs;
• Investigates and evaluates data and makes recommendations to improve patient care services;
• Participates in, monitors and evaluates quality improvement activities;
• Participates in hospital and medical board committees;
• Assists the Vice President Hospital Nursing Services and Education with the development of department budgets.Qualifications Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Department of Education, as a Registered Professional Nurse. Associate's Degree* in Nursing and eight years of professional nursing experience including three years at a supervisory level. Bachelor's or master's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration preferred.

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