Job Opportunities

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Assistant Director of Nursing, NS32 Labor & Delivery. The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for the 24/7 clinical and administrative operations for labor delivery, postpartum, and newborn nursery.
• Demonstrate accountability for the operations of the department efficiently and effectively.
• Use the analytical nursing process framework to create and maintain an environment that facilitates the delivery of high-quality quality, safe, and compassionate patient care in a healthy, satisfying work environment for staff.
• Coordinate and integrate activities to operationalize the mission and vision of UHD and the nursing department in the patient care areas.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and be flexible to perform other related job duties as required and/or as business need warrants. 

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Registered Nurse License.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing or related field.     
• 3 to 5 years of active, relevant clinical experience.
• Progressive leadership accomplishment in nursing.
• Current BCLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in both clinical specialty areas and in nursing administration.
• Prior management or leadership experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu