Director of Nursing

**About NYC Health \+ Hospitals** --------------------------------- Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby\-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News \& World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages. 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 (35 Hours/Week, Monday through Friday)** **Duties \& Responsibilities** ------------------------------ **Purpose:** Under the general direction of the Chief Nurse Executive is responsible for the direction, coordination and control of the functional activities of the Critical Care Department. **Specific Duties and Responsibilities:** Assumes responsibility for the day\-to\-day operation of the Critical Care Department collaborating with the Chief of Medicine and the Chief Nurse Executive. * Interpret policies and objectives of nursing services to staff and community groups; promotes harmonious working relationships with other departments/community groups. * Assumes responsibility for the selection of personnel for service. * Keep abreast of current nursing technology and professional techniques and disseminate the latest developments in the field to nursing staff. * Conducts/participates in meetings/conferences/seminars with various health care\-related hospital committees/outside agencies. * Direct, coordinate