Nurse Supervisor (Assistant Director of Nursing – Med/Surg) - NS 26-03888

Job Title: Nurse Supervisor (Assistant Director of Nursing – Med/Surg)
Duration: 13 Weeks (with possible extension)
Location: Bronx, NY 10467
Schedule: 37.5 Hours/Week (7.5 Hours/Day)

Position Overview

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Nurse Supervisor (Assistant Director of Nursing) to oversee clinical operations and drive quality improvement initiatives within a Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) environment. This role focuses on enhancing patient care outcomes, supporting nursing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement programs to improve patient care quality and nursing performance
• Supervise daily nursing operations and provide leadership to clinical staff
• Monitor patient care outcomes and evaluate quality indicators
• Collaborate with Nurse Managers to assess unit performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Develop and execute corrective action plans for operational and clinical issues
• Establish and maintain systems for documenting:
  • Medication errors
  • Employee counseling
  • Performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and nursing standards
• Promote patient safety and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Participate in departmental planning and quality improvement programs

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience
• At least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Required experience in Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) nursing

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Primary source verification through New York State Department of Education (NYSED)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Core Skills

• Patient Care Management
• Clinical Performance Monitoring
• Leadership & Team Supervision
• Program Development
• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• Corrective Action Planning
• Record-Keeping System Development
• Staff Coaching & Performance Management