Director of Nursing

Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable and responsible to assist the Chief Nursing Officer CNO in planning, directing, and evaluating activities of the nursing department, including implementation of the department’s philosophy and goals, standards for nursing practice and the management and development of nursing personnel. This role is stationed in our Corona, Queens based family health center- Plaza Del Sol. The Director of Nursing is stationed in this health center to provide nursing support and oversight of nursing based activates within the center.

Key Duties:

• Participates in the development of overall direction and policies of healthcare organization.
• Collaborate with Administrative staff and other personnel in planning service of the patients.
• Communicate with CNO and CMO and give input in all matters related to Nursing department.
• Provide direct supervision to Nursing personnel including RN, LPN, MA and HCSR.
• Participate in determining resources and support needed or Nursing Dept. and daily operations.
• Collaborates with the operational director and administrator as part of the leadership team within the center to promote quality patient care and effective staff relations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Nursing required.
• 5 years experience in clinical nursing; 3 to 5 years experience in Administrative/Supervisory capacity.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Exemplary communication skills.

Starting Compensation: Minimum $135,000/annum; Maximum $145,000/annum.

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:

Onsite, Corona, Queens, NY, Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you’ll enjoy:

• Fully funded Health Insurance for you/ 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
• Entertainment Discount Programs
• Employee Assistant Program
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
• $50,000 term life Insurance

About Urban Health Plan:

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC.