Assistant Director of Nursing (Internal Medicine)

Assistant Director of Nursing (Internal Medicine)

Compensation: $150k per year

Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

A major New York City health system is seeking a Assistant Director of Nursing to lead facility-wide nursing operations, education, strategy, and quality initiatives. tis leader will oversee nursing performance, implement standardized best practices, and ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care across the organization. Specifically focused on the Internal Medicine service line, this role serves as a critical link between executive strategy and clinical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead facility-wide nursing operations and strategy within the service line, ensuring alignment with health system goals.
• Oversee nursing performance and clinical outcomes, reporting directly to the CEO and Chief Nursing Executive.
• Implement standardized best practices and evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Drive quality improvement and safety initiatives specifically targeting maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
• Manage daily departmental operations, including staffing, resource allocation, and budget oversight.
• Serve as a clinical mentor and educator, fostering professional development and residency programs for nursing staff.
• Ensure continuous regulatory compliance and survey readiness for all state and federal healthcare agencies.
• Act as a key liaison between frontline clinical staff and executive leadership to facilitate transparent communication and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State RN license
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) with five (5) years of nursing experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or teaching role; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) with six (6) years of nursing experience, including four (4) years in a supervisory or teaching role
• Prior leadership experience in Internal Medicine strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Management Benefits Fund (MBF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Special Leave of Absence Coverage (SLOAC)
• Additional Leave Options
• Retirement Savings Plans (NYCERS, VDC, TDA 403B, 457, NYCE IRA)
• Additional Savings Plan Options
• Transit Benefits
• Municipal Credit Union (MCU) Membership

Please note that specific benefits listed may only apply to managerial-level positions and are subject to the terms of the health system’s management policy.