Nurse Advisor

Job Summary:  The Nurse Advisor serves by assisting the nurse manager with administrative and managerial duties, as well as supporting the healthcare staff with the administration of best clinical practices. The Nurse Advisor plays a crucial role in overseeing unit staff and maintaining the nursing unit environment. The Nurse Advisor will contribute to staffing decisions, including hiring and termination, as well as evaluate and mentor staff competency while shouldering budgetary responsibilities.

Responsibilities: 

• Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to the delivery of nursing care within a unit and initiates appropriate innovations.
• Coordinates, guides and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing regimen for patients within a specific nursing unit;
• Participates in a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care;
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate resources to problem solve;
• Participates in outlining basic staff patterns, scheduling staff complement and making adjustments in nursing assignments for change in patient census and classification to ensure continuity of patient care;
• Participates in the interview and selection process for the hiring, transfer and discharge of unit staff;
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of fusing policies and procedures and interprets them to staff;
• Participates in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice;
• Participates in the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care;
• Collaborates with Nursing Service Administration in the development of nursing unit staffing and budgeting;

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:  Thorough knowledge of application of current nursing techniques and procedures; thorough knowledge of nursing service policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of nursing service philosophy; thorough knowledge of the New York State Nurse Practice Act and all regulatory and accreditation requirements; knowledge of the organization, function, policies, regulations and procedures of the hospital and/or home health care setting as they relate to nursing services; skill in the use of computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and database software; ability to coordinate, supervise and implement standards of nursing practice on a specific nursing unit on an on-going basis; ability to collaborate with nursing service administration in the development of nursing unit staffing and budgeting; ability to set priorities; ability to motivate staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; resourcefulness; integrity; tact; initiative; sound professional judgment; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

Education:  Bachelors degree in Nursing or Master’s degree required.

Licenses / Certifications:  Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse