Assistant Head Nurse ( AHN / RN )

Job description

Overview
At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.
We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.
Job Details
Our Assistant Head Nurse (RN) will:
• Assist in directing and evaluating unit personnel and maintain unit operation under the direction of the Director
• Will assist in overseeing and supporting all perioperative service areas (PST, ASU, PACU, and OR) as needed.
• Assign appropriate number and mix of nursing personnel required to meet the identified patients' needs for nursing care. Reassess and adjust staffing and assignments as needed, for their shift.
• Assess patients during shift by making rounds, directing and communicating with nursing staff focusing on actual or potential nursing problems.
• Coordinate workflow in terms of patient care, staff relations and adherence to hospital policies, rules, and labor relations policies for the shift
• Prepare monthly staffing schedule and issue assignments for patient care unit to ensure continuity of care and acuity level needs
• Serve as a clinical resource person and make recommendations to staff for improvement in patient outcomes.
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to surgeons, Registered Nurses (RNs), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.

Rotating on call coverage is required
What you'll bring:
• Passion for Perioperative Services and desire for growth into leadership
• 5+ years RN experience working in a critical care or similar setting, PACU experience preferred
• NYS RN License & Registration
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required

Salary Range
USD $62.48 - USD $70.94 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.