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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $103,500.00 - $157,875.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doingAssistant Patient Care Director

Clinical Services

4 Days On-Site

 

Overview:

The Assistant Patient Care Director (or Assistant Manager, Clinical Services, or Assistant Nurse Manager) will support the oversight of the clinical and operational functions of the patients on the Special Procedures Unit. The Assistant Patient Care Director will be a change facilitator. Responsibilities include working with the Patient Care Director, Medical and Surgical teams and Professional Development (PD) team to set goals and objectives in accordance with HSS strategic initiatives, as well as planning, organizing, and monitoring unit activities. The Assistant PCD will partner with the Patient Care Director with the fiscal responsibility for the unit, facilitating efficient and cost-effective daily operations. The Assistant PCD will assist with the management and evaluation of unit and staff performance while establishing an environment where both staff and patients are able to reach their full potential. They will coordinate and lead unit activities to assure optimal and appropriate care for patients, consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and Hospital for Special Surgery. They will collaborate with the Patient Care Director, Frontline staff and the Interdisciplinary Team to promote the highest standards of care and safety as is critical to the mission of HSS.

Staff Development

Collaborate with PD to facilitate staff orientation and developmentAssist with orientation coordination for new hires and training of float staffServes as a resource to coordinate clinical activities to ensure the highest level of patient care, incorporating patient safety, interdisciplinary communication, patient satisfaction, and resource utilizationMaintain and update Arthroplasty and Spine materials in collaboration with PDCollaborate with PD to work on clinical staff competenciesFacilitate staff involvement in hospital wide committees.

 

Clinical Competency and Practice

Review policies, post-op education material, pediatric education /medication for all clinical areasCollaborates with the team to coordinate the plan of care for all complex patients Active engagement, council membership and serves as co-chair on councils Complete/ Monitor NDNQI Audits in collaboration with CN IIsComplete/ Monitor Nursing Tracer and Environmental Tracer unit audits Support clinical operations of the unit as needed such as Charge nurse, and taking clinical assignments at the bedside.

 

Unit Development and Projects

Utilizes performance improvement model (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to improve patient outcomesWork as a leader, with CN IIs, on unit wide projects; 1 per yearFacilitate coordination and collaboration between all Inpatient units to improve patient experience and workflow processes

Leadership Responsibilities:

Partners with the Patient Care Directors regarding clinical practice, staff communication, time utilization, change facilitation and staff assignmentsDeveloping quality management and performance improvement activitiesAddress areas of weakness and develop plans for improvement Partner’s with the Patient Care Director for performance management, performs performance evaluations and performance improvement.Partner with Patient Care Director in implementing operational policies and procedures and ensure operational efficiency is maintainedUnderstand Magnet nursing principles and culture; drive Magnet initiativesEmployee RoundingSupports staffing for all areasMaintain cultural and diversity appreciation when interacting with patients and their families, visitors, and co-workersWork collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow and enhance patient experienceCover Patient Care Directors in their absenceCover Nursing Supervisor role if needed

 

Job Qualifications

Education 

Required: Bachelors Nursing / BSNRequired: Masters or currently enrolled

Certifications/Licensure 

Required: Registered Nurse License, BLS, ACLS, PALSRequired: Certification  recognized by ANCC required, in orthopedics preferred 

Skills 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service orientation

Strong clinical knowledge and experience

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.