Director of Nursing; Corona, Queens

Director of Nursing

Location: Corona, Queens, NY

Plaza del Sol Family Health Center is seeking a full‑time Director of Nursing (DON) to partner with our Medical Director and Operations Director to plan, direct, and evaluate nursing services within our second largest family medicine practice at the Urban Health Plan. The DON will work under the clinical supervision of our Chief Nursing Officer, engaging in nursing leadership, staff development, and quality management.

• Participate in the development of overall direction and policies of the health center.
• Collaborate with administrative staff and other personnel to plan patient services.
• Direct supervision of nurses, including hiring, onboarding, 1‑1 meetings, training, performance management, employee relations, and payroll/time‑off administration.
• Communicate with the CNO and leadership to provide input and guidance on nursing needs in the center.
• Provide direct supervision to nursing personnel including RN, LPN, MA, and HCSR.
• Participate in determining resources and support needed for the nursing department and daily operations.
• Collaborate with site leadership to promote quality patient care and effective staff relations.
• Oversee estimated needs including supplies and equipment, and communicate all employee requirements.
• Assist in preparation of the emergency contingency plan, defining nursing staff responses to internal or external disasters.
• Participate in policy decisions that affect patient care services.
• Provide quality management direction and oversight for nursing and ancillary activities.
• Oversee supplies that directly impact patient care (e.g., ordering and charging of stock medications, medical supplies, and patient‑care equipment).
• Actively participate in the Quality Management Committee and nursing team meetings, ensuring regular monitoring and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Five years of clinical nursing experience and three to five years in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Fundamental understanding of primary care/ambulatory nursing.

Minimum $140,000/annum;
Maximum $146,560/annum.

Onsite, Corona, Queens, NY;
Monday to Friday 8:00am‑5:00pm.

• Fully funded health insurance for you; 73.5% funded health insurance for your family.
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings with 3% annual employer contribution.
• Comprehensive time off, including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday).
• Flex Spending Accounts (health care, dependent care, and commuter benefits).
• Entertainment discount programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Fitness discounts and perks through the medical plan.
• $50,000 term life insurance.

Urban Health Plan (UHP) is an equal‑opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.