Description

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M; Rotating Weekends & Holidays. *[35 Hours per Week.]

Duties and Responsibilities:

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Nursing, assists with the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating of nursing service and education programs of the hospital, diagnostic and treatment center, or a major unit within the Department of Nursing. Performs related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Assists in developing policies, objectives and standards of nursing service and education.
2. Assists in the preparation of personnel, supply and equipment budgets.
3. Assists in the development of administrative procedures and programs of patient care.
4. May have responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing service in a major clinical division, or a home health agency in a hospital, participating in selection, placement and follow-up of patients transferred to homes.
5. Assists with the planning, organization and conduct of a nursing educatio program.
6. May assume responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating nursing service on the evening and night tours.
7. Directs activities of Supervisor of Nurses.
8. Prepares and makes periodic and daily reports on administrative matters relating to staff and patient management.
9. Participates in the direction and implementation of a quality assurance program for nursing.
10. Attends and chairs regular staff meetings with nursing personnel.
11. Assesses nursing services by making rounds, conducting chart review and evaluating patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

Qualification Requirements:

1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a professional nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3), below.
2. Master’s 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 Preferences

Clinical Oversight & Integration

The Perioperative Continuum: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a holistic understanding of the patient journey from the surgical suite through acute recovery. The ideal candidate views the OR, PACU, and SICU as a single, integrated workflow rather than siloed departments.
High-Acuity Proficiency: Proven expertise in managing complex clinical scenarios common to all three areas, including advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and immediate post-operative crisis intervention.
Standardization of Care: A strong preference for leaders who have successfully implemented standardized handoff protocols (e.g., IPASS or SBAR) specifically designed to bridge the gap between the OR circulator and the receiving Critical Care/Post-Anesthesia team.

Operational Efficiency & Throughput

Capacity Management: Advanced experience in "active bed management." The candidate should prefer data-driven approaches to align SICU bed availability with OR block scheduling to minimize boarding and cancellations.
Resource Agility: A track record of developing cross-training programs that allow for "flexing" staff between the PACU and SICU during peak surges or emergency scenarios.
Performance Metrics: Preference for candidates skilled in balancing diverse KPIs: First-Case On-Time Starts (FCOTS) and Turnaround Time (TAT) in the OR, alongside Length of Stay (LOS) and Aldrete score optimization in the PACU.

Leadership & Culture

Collaborative Governance: Preference for a leader who fosters a "Unit-Neutral" culture, encouraging surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff across all three departments to work toward shared throughput goals.
Quality & Safety Advocacy: Deep familiarity with HRO (High Reliability Organization) principles, with a focus on Surgical Site Infection (SSI) prevention, VAP bundles in the SICU, and "Never Event" mitigation in the OR.
Professional Development: A preference for candidates who actively mentor staff toward dual certifications (e.g., CNOR, CPAN, and CCRN) to elevate the clinical standard of the entire perioperative division.

Preferred Qualifications Summary

Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience specifically overseeing high-acuity surgical environments.

Clinical Background: Dual or triple experience in OR, PACU, and SICU is highly preferred to ensure technical credibility with diverse nursing teams.

Education/Certification: Master’s degree (MSN/MHA/MBA) preferred. Professional certification in at least one of the three specialty areas is strongly desired.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs