Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Director of Nursing Assistant for a nursing job in White Plains, New York. This role comes through Medical Solutions Direct Hire, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
RN license Current New York State RN License.New York State RN License
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
New York State RN LicenseCurrent New York State RN License.Check your license
Certification
BLS certification through AHABLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
Certification
specialty certification or CNML within 3 years of hireAfter hire · must be obtained within 3 years of hireSpecialty certification or CNML must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
Education
BSN or matriculation in a BSN program with a plan for graduationBSN required, or must be matriculated in a BSN program with a plan for graduation within the applicable hospital- approved timeframe.
Experience
acute care experienceMinimum of 2 years of relevant acute care experience.
Also asks
basic knowledge of management skillsDemonstrates basic knowledge of management skills.
Also asks
ability to function as a staff RNAbility to function as a staff RN.
Also asks
excellence in clinical skillsDemonstrates excellence in clinical skills.
Also asks
excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred
Certification
ACLS certification through AHA
Certification
certification in specialty or CNMLCertification in the area of specialty or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager & Leader) preferred.
Experience
management or leadership experiencePrevious management or leadership experience preferred.
participate in hiring, evaluating, counseling, and terminating employeesParticipate in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and terminating employees in accordance with hospital policy.
Day to day
develop and submit departmental goals aligned with strategic plansDevelop and submit departmental goals and objectives aligned with Nursing and hospital strategic plans.
Day to day
maintain a shared governance cultureCreate and maintain a culture of shared governance.
Day to day
provide house supervision as requiredProvide house supervision as required by the Division of Nursing.
Day to day
conduct monthly staff meetings and maintain minutesConduct monthly staff meetings, communicate departmental updates and concerns, and maintain meeting minutes.
Day to day
utilize multiple communication methods to disseminate informationUtilize multiple communication methods to effectively disseminate information.
Day to day
attend meetings and participate in committees and projectsAttend required meetings and participate in committees, task forces, and projects as assigned.
Day to day
submit required reports and documentationSubmit required reports and documentation to the Division Administrator.
Day to day
schedule staff according to budgeted plans and department needsSchedule staff according to budgeted staffing plans and department needs.
Day to day
update FTE component of staffing budgetsContinuously update the FTE component of staffing budgets.
Day to day
ensure staff orientation, competencies, and required training completionEnsure completion of staff orientation, annual competencies, ongoing education, and required training.
Day to day
attend educational programs to maintain management and clinical knowledgeAttend educational programs and activities to maintain current management and clinical knowledge.
Day to day
develop and submit operating and capital budgets and report variancesDevelop and submit operating and capital budgets and report variances as required.
Day to day
support operational goals while maintaining cost containmentSupport departmental operational goals while maintaining appropriate resource utilization and cost containment.
Day to day
align departmental staffing and operational practices with organizational requirementsEnsure departmental staffing and operational practices align with organizational requirements.
Day to day
ensure compliance with governmental regulations and accreditation standardsEnsure compliance with governmental and state regulations and accreditation standards.
Day to day
participate in Performance Improvement initiativesParticipate in and ensure departmental involvement in Performance Improvement initiatives, including quality metrics, core measures, and patient satisfaction.
Day to day
develop evidence-based standards of care, policies, and proceduresDevelop evidence-based standards of care, policies, and procedures for the assigned area.
Day to day
implement service excellence initiatives and patient satisfaction goalsEnsure service excellence initiatives are implemented and organizational patient satisfaction goals are achieved.
Day to day
delegate activities per New York State Nurse Practice ActDelegate activities according to the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
Day to day
periodically provide direct patient care as neededPeriodically provide direct patient care as needed.
Day to day
function as a staff RNMaintain the ability to function as a staff RN.
Day to day
collaborate with Magnet Program Director on Magnet initiativesWork with the Magnet Program Director to align departmental initiatives with the strategic plan and key components of a Magnet organization.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant acute care experience.
Previous management or leadership experience preferred.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of management skills.
Ability to function as a staff RN.
Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education
BSN required, or must be matriculated in a BSN program with a plan for graduation within the applicable hospital- approved timeframe.
BSN enrollment/graduation requirements are subject to hospital policy and approval by the Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO, where applicable.
License & Certification
Current New York State RN License.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association preferred. ACLS is required if it is a requirement for employees within the department being supervised.
Certification in the area of specialty or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager & Leader) preferred.
Specialty certification or CNML must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
Job description
Role Overview
The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for supporting the overall management and operations of the assigned department while maintaining high standards of clinical care, staff performance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The role includes staff leadership, scheduling, budgeting, performance improvement, education, and occasional direct patient care.
Responsibilities
Department Management & Leadership
Participate in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and terminating employees in accordance with hospital policy.
Develop and submit departmental goals and objectives aligned with Nursing and hospital strategic plans.
Create and maintain a culture of shared governance.
Provide house supervision as required by the Division of Nursing.
Conduct monthly staff meetings, communicate departmental updates and concerns, and maintain meeting minutes.
Utilize multiple communication methods to effectively disseminate information.
Attend required meetings and participate in committees, task forces, and projects as assigned.
Submit required reports and documentation to the Division Administrator.
Staffing & Workforce Management
Schedule staff according to budgeted staffing plans and department needs.
Continuously update the FTE component of staffing budgets.
Ensure completion of staff orientation, annual competencies, ongoing education, and required training.
Attend educational programs and activities to maintain current management and clinical knowledge.
Budget & Operations
Develop and submit operating and capital budgets and report variances as required.
Support departmental operational goals while maintaining appropriate resource utilization and cost containment.
Ensure departmental staffing and operational practices align with organizational requirements.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with governmental and state regulations and accreditation standards.
Participate in and ensure departmental involvement in Performance Improvement initiatives, including quality metrics, core measures, and patient satisfaction.
Develop evidence-based standards of care, policies, and procedures for the assigned area.
Ensure service excellence initiatives are implemented and organizational patient satisfaction goals are achieved.
Adhere to employee and patient safety standards.
Integrate patient rights and nursing ethics into daily practice.
Follow Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.
Delegate activities according to the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics.
Maintain compliance with hospital standards of care, policies, procedures, behavioral standards, mandatory education, and annual health requirements.
Clinical & Patient Care
Periodically provide direct patient care as needed.
Maintain the ability to function as a staff RN.
Promote high-quality clinical practice and support safe patient care.
Apply professional nursing standards and ethical principles to patient care and departmental operations.
Magnet & Professional Practice
Work with the Magnet Program Director to align departmental initiatives with the strategic plan and key components of a Magnet organization.
Support professional nursing practice standards and organizational initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
About Medical Solutions Direct Hire
At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do?
Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do.
You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together.
We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home.
We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.
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Downtown White Plains serves as the urban core, offering high-rise luxury apartments and boutique residential buildings within walking distance of the train station and commercial strips. For quieter, traditional suburban living, Gedney Farms features picturesque, tree-lined streets with spacious single-family homes on manicured lots, while North Broadway attracts residents looking for historic architecture near parks and schools.
Battle Hill provides an established residential alternative with a blend of older character homes and newer developments at a comparatively accessible tier.
Getting around+Commuters benefit from the Metro-North Harlem Line, which connects White Plains Station to Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal in approximately 35 minutes on express trains, alongside standard runs taking under an hour. Healthcare workers stationed at White Plains Hospital enjoy a central location near downtown transit corridors, while Westchester Medical Center sits just north in Valhalla. Centrally positioned in Westchester County, the city allows drivers to reach Sound Shore communities like Mamaroneck or Hudson River villages like Dobbs Ferry in roughly half an hour, though navigating downtown streets and station parking can see peak-hour congestion.
Commuters benefit from the Metro-North Harlem Line, which connects White Plains Station to Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal in approximately 35 minutes on express trains, alongside standard runs taking under an hour. Healthcare workers stationed at White Plains Hospital enjoy a central location near downtown transit corridors, while Westchester Medical Center sits just north in Valhalla.
Centrally positioned in Westchester County, the city allows drivers to reach Sound Shore communities like Mamaroneck or Hudson River villages like Dobbs Ferry in roughly half an hour, though navigating downtown streets and station parking can see peak-hour congestion.
Outdoors+Saxon Woods Park is the city's premier outdoor retreat, spanning over 700 acres with wooded hiking trails, an 18-hole golf course, miniature golf, and an aquatic playground. Nearby, Silver Lake Preserve provides tranquil nature trails and local wildlife viewing away from city streets, while Mianus River Gorge offers more rugged hiking paths. Coastal recreation is easily accessible at Sound Shore destinations like Rye Playland Beach, supplemented by expansive county trail networks like Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Saxon Woods Park is the city's premier outdoor retreat, spanning over 700 acres with wooded hiking trails, an 18-hole golf course, miniature golf, and an aquatic playground. Nearby, Silver Lake Preserve provides tranquil nature trails and local wildlife viewing away from city streets, while Mianus River Gorge offers more rugged hiking paths.
Coastal recreation is easily accessible at Sound Shore destinations like Rye Playland Beach, supplemented by expansive county trail networks like Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in White Plains
White Plains stands out as Westchester County's bustling commercial and medical core, offering healthcare professionals an urban-suburban balance just 35 minutes from Grand Central Terminal on the Metro-North Harlem Line. Working nurses are positioned right near White Plains Hospital downtown or a short drive from Westchester Medical Center in neighboring Valhalla. The city caters to diverse lifestyles: clinicians seeking walkable convenience can settle into contemporary downtown high-rises steps from the energetic dining, coffee shops, and nightlife along Mamaroneck Avenue, while those desiring quiet residential streets can find single-family homes with yards in tree-lined neighborhoods like Gedney Farms, North Broadway, or Battle Hill. Outdoor recreation is readily accessible at the expansive 700-acre Saxon Woods Park and nearby hiking trails at Silver Lake Preserve. Relocating nurses should weigh the lifestyle tradeoffs: while downtown affords walkability to the train station, City Center, and premier retail like The Westchester, a vehicle remains virtually essential for hospital shifts outside the core and everyday regional transit across Westchester County.
