Assistant Director of Nursing at Stony Brook Medicine (Stony Brook University Hospital) Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Stony Brook, NY (Job ID 4209669-2024-08-25)

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At Stony Brook Medicine, under the general direction of the Director of Nursing Support Services, this position of TH Assistant Director of Nursing/House-wide Supervisor has the responsibility for coordinating all administrative and clinical matters pertaining to the administration, coordination, and supervision of nursing activities in the hospital. These duties encompass, but are not limited to, supervision and guidance of clinicians, evaluation of patient care practices, implementation of Performance Improvement monitoring, and participation in decision making activities. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a Th Assistant Director of Nursing/House-wide Supervisor may include the following but are not limited to:

• Utilize Stony Brook Medicine mission, vision and values to set the departmental benchmark for customer service.
• Participates and monitors the organization's quality and patient safety programs:

a. Knowledgeable/participates in the quality and patient safety programs.

b. Assesses units/organization for factor related to patient safety, staffing/scheduling methodology and patient flow.

c. Participates in goals for staffing, scheduling, utilization of patient acuity system and patient flow process.

• Coordinates and directs the day to day patient flow of the ED/PACU and all in patient units within the Division of Nursing. Works cohesively with Admitting Department to ensure timely bed assignments. Advises the Director of all matters pertinent to the administration of Nursing Support Services.
• Maintains an appropriate level of staffing to meet patient care requirements and NYS Nursing Quality Protection Act. Makes daily staffing adjustments to accommodate changes in patient census and acuity.

a. Gives prior approval for overtime usage in the absence of the Unit Manager while remaining cognizant of the Nursing budget.

b. Assigns Float Staff/Agency personnel based on established guidelines in accordance with credentialing criteria.

• Address and resolves patient/family concerns and complaints.
• Functions as the Administrator on Duty for all Hospital related activities during the evening and night shift, weekend and holidays. Ensures back up AOD/Chief Nursing Officer remains apprised of pertinent issues related to hospital operations in a timely manner.
• Ensures full compliance with requirements set forth by accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Implements Chain of Command Policy as appropriate. Empowers staff to utilize Chain of Command Policy.
• Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications Clairvia and Capacity Management. Utilizes SB Safe for reporting quality improvement information.
• Assists the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Interprets hospital policies to nursing staff and provides opportunities for education when necessary.
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