Associate Director, Nursing Emergency Department
Company: NYC Health
Location: Bronx
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
NYC Health Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) is a member
facility of the New York City Health Hospitals system, one of
eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed
community hospital, NCBH specializes in women’s and children’s
services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory
care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in
community-based care delivered in a compassionate and
culturally-appropriate manner. It’s Labor and Delivery service
safely brings more than 800 babies into the world each year. NCBH
is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any
and all in need. 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. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: Under
direction of the Director, Department of Nursing, or designee,
participates in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and
evaluating the nursing service and nursing education program of a
hospital, hospital center or diagnostic and treatment center.
Performs related work. Examples of Typical Tasks: 1. Performs all
duties of the Director of Nursing in his or her absence. 2.
Participates in developing philosophy, objectives, policies and
standards of nursing service and education. 3. Assumes
responsibility for developing and implementing a staffing plan and
directing recruitment and selection of personnel. 4. Develops,
plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates assigned projects and
programs. 5. Assists the Director in preparation of personnel,
supply and equipment budgets for nursing. 6. Assumes responsibility
for planning, directing, organizing and evaluating programs of
orientation, training and continuing education for nursing
personnel. 7. Assumes responsibility for directing the evaluation
of personnel performance. 8. Participates in developing and
maintaining sound relationships with community, labor and
professional groups in developing new nursing programs and
policies. 9. Assumes responsibility of day-to-day operations of
nursing service. 10. Assesses nursing services by making rounds,
conducting chart review and evaluating patient care. 11.
Participates in a system of continuing evaluation of nursing
service. 12. Participates in implementing an effective system of
clinical and administrative nursing records and reports. 13.
Updates and maintains required manuals. Participates in research
projects as applicable. 14. Participates in operating and
procedural committees as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 1.
Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional
Nurse in New York State, plus (2) or (3) below. 2. A Masters Degree
in Nursing Administration, Education or an equivalent field and a
minimum of six years of satisfactory nursing experience, of which
four years shall have been in a supervisory, teaching or
administrative capacity; or, 3. A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
and seven years of satisfactory nursing experience, five years of
which shall have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity; or, 4.
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered
to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State. Benefits NYC
Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that
includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work
20 hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays
and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained
contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College
tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple
employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs
Keywords: NYC Health, Mount Vernon , Associate Director, Nursing Emergency Department, Healthcare , Bronx, New York
