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Description
Position at Danbury Hospital
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.
New Milford Hospital, an 85-bed hospital part of the Danbury Hospital Campus, has been serving the people of Litchfield County for more than 100 years. We are a top destination for advanced surgical services and offer world-class cancer, cardiac, and neuroscience care.
Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
• American College of Radiology - Mammography accreditation
• Nationally recognized Plow-to-Plate program

Many of our employees have been working at New Milford Hospital for over 25 years, and some have multiple generations of family members as co-workers. Our commitment to caring for others extends to our team members. We encourage each other to share ideas and concerns and always take the opportunity to celebrate and recognize our colleagues' efforts. We are proud of our team members and regard them all as valued members of the New Milford family.
Summary:
Manages the Nursing and operational functions of New Milford Hospital on varied shifts. Supports the overall care delivery of the Nursing Department in coordination with the Nurse Managers. Maintains the schedule and staffing in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Collaborates with the Charge RN as well as other department charge personnel. Directs patient care in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Contributes to the overall budget goals. Participates in operational meetings. Reviews patient charts for quality compliance to support the nurse Manager and improve patient care. Participates in compliance and staff education. Oversees and directs care and facility needs on off hours. Supports unit and hospital goals. Communicates with Leadership team routinely. Primary responsibility for New Milford Hospital and its facilities on evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Responsibilities:
1. Supports and enforces current hospital clinical and admnistrative policies and procedures, JCAHO standards, CT State Department of Health Codes, and other state and federal legislation/law.
2. Reports all unusual occurrences to the "Administrator on Call", documents as appropriate.
3. Coordinates all nursing units with respect to schedules, assignments, and quality of care on a 24 hour basis (with Nurse Managers) and documents as appropriate.
4. Counsels employees in priority-setting and problem-solving and makes referrals to appropriate resources with documentation. May conduct performance evaluations or provide input on staff performance.
5. Participates in follow-up/support during clinical orientation/education.
6. Uses knowledge and experience to continuously contribute to the development of nursing department goals and objectives.
7. Supplements and/or obtains supplies, equipment, medications, and/or medical records, etc. to facilitate the delivery of quality patient care.
8. Observes and supports a safe working environment and reports concerns/issues to Safety Officer and/or Infection Control Coordinator.
9. Strives to work within the budgetary limits and within organizational cost guidelines.
10. Demonstrates effective human relation skills that promote and maximize communication with patients, families, the healthcare team, and the community.
11. Ensures compliance with the Union contract.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required: Strong leadership, critical thinking and communication skills. Must be able to problem solve and effectively resolve conflict across all departments in organization.
Minimum Experience: five years
Desired: Master of Science (preferred in Nursing). Advanced nursing specialty certification.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials:RN,BLS
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 483
Department: Nursing Admin NMH
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $59.84 - $111.12 Hourly