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About the Role

This important work involves responsibility for maintaining high standards of professional nursing services in the management of a department, group of wards, or an entire hospital. Emphasis is placed on the supervision, instruction, and coordination of nursing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervises professional nursing services and management of a clinical department or group of wards.
• Collaborates with medical staff in patient care and treatment.
• Supervises the preparation and submission of medical and statistical reports.
• Instructs and assists nursing staff on nursing problems, clinical techniques, and ward management.
• Coordinates services with other departments for effective management and patient welfare.
• Supervises and instructs subordinates on aseptic, surgical, obstetrical, and isolation techniques.
• Schedules operations and supervises operating teams, labor, and delivery services.
• Performs personnel management, clinical department, ward management, and supply distribution activities.
• Assists in the formulation and execution of policies and procedures.
• Promotes and maintains good relationships with patients and their families.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices.
• Skill in the application of professional nursing techniques.
• Good knowledge of clinical division management, ward management, and hospital supply distribution practices.
• Good knowledge of material medica, hospital dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Ability to supervise the administration of therapeutic measures.
• Ability to secure the cooperation of others.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to understand and carry out technical, oral, and written instructions.
• Good observation skills.
• Mental alertness.
• Thoroughness.
• Cheerfulness.
• Patience.
• Emotional stability.
• Sympathetic attitude toward the sick.
• Good address.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Possession of the license at the time of appointment.

Skills

• Professional nursing techniques
• Medical and surgical practices
• Clinical division management
• Ward management
• Hospital supply distribution
• Material medica
• Hospital dietetics
• Sanitation
• Personal hygiene
• Supervision
• Planning
• Coordination
• Communication
• Problem-solving

Experience Level

• One year of experience in a supervisory position

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Three-year school of professional nursing
• Two-year school of professional nursing

Salary/Compensations

• $47.90—$58.27 USD