Head Nurse, Skilled Nursing Care - Coler Hospital (45794)

Coler is an 815 bed, leading nursing facility dedicated to providing quality medical, sub-acute, rehabilitative and long-term specialty services. We are committed to serving New York City, providing services to individuals requiring geriatric, memory care and rehabilitation services.

Job Description
Purpose of Position: Under general supervision, directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within an assigned unit involving the diagnosis and treatment of responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive and restorative of life and well-being. Schedules, assigns, guides, directs and instructs nursing personnel in nursing activities.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Performs major duties and functions as described for the Staff Nurse.

2. Coordinates, guides and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within the unit.

3. Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients.

4. Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to delivery of nursing care services within the unit and initiates appropriate innovations or makes recommendations for needed changes.

5. Develops and maintains a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel within a unit.

6. Conducts conferences to develop nursing care plans and to promote staff development.

7. When assigned to continuing education for Nursing Service, assists in planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of training and educational activities for nursing practitioners and allied personnel.