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About NYC Health + Hospitals:Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.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:Shift: 12:00am - 8:00amPurpose:Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Executive, assigns, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care on an ongoing basis. Participates in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating nursing service and nursing education programs during the evening tour and performs related work. Demonstrates leadership that is self-directing, creative and innovative with an ability to evaluate self objectively and function effectively in stressful situations; is tactful, relates effectively and works with and through individuals with diverse backgrounds.Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Include technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.Assumes responsibility for the operation of the Nursing Departmenthospital during the night tour.Assists in implementing organizational plans for nursing services that delineate nursing functions, define relationships with other departmentsdisciplines and ensure maintenance of clinically qualified nursing terprets policiesobjectives of nursing services to staff, other disciplines and visitors; promotes harmonious working relationships; developsmaintains sound relationships with community, labor and professional groups.Assesses nursing services through rounds, chart reviews and observationevaluation of nursing care; participates in a system of continuing evaluation of nursing services and directsactually completes the evaluation of competency and performance of nursing personnel.Selects, develops and evaluates Tour III Administrative Nursing Supervisor Nursing Office Clerks; assistsguides in problem solving and other administrative issues.Participates in planning, organizing and evaluating nursing education programs; conductsparticipates in meetingsconferencesseminars with nursinghospital personnel.Is available as a resource person for the evening tour; assures supervisory coverage 7 days per week.Attendsparticipates in continuing education programs.Participates in accreditation and P.I., Discharge Planning and JCAHO activities.Functions as Administrator on DutyMinimum Qualifications:1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a professional nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3), below.2. Masters Degree in Nursing Administration, Education, Clinical Specialty or equivalent field and five years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which three years shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and six years of satisfactory nursing experience, four years of which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity.3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.Department PreferencesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Leadership characteristics required to achieve multidisciplinary approach to achieve the mission, vision, and goals of the organizationImplements performance improvement initiatives and measures outcomesData driven and results-orientedDemonstrates strategic and operational agilityExperience in health care administration in a large and complex settingApplies patient-centered approachNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs