$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR I/DD PROGRAMS IN BROOKLYN POSITION OVERVIEW: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for LPN nursing care and medical procedures within the scope of the nursing practice. Assist in the integration of physical and behavioral health in program. The LPN reports to the RN and or Nursing Leadership. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: In line with doctor’s orders, administer prescribed and/or routine medical treatments. Ensure that all internal policies regarding such administration and documentation are adhered to. • Assist with scheduling appointments and obtaining medical documentation prior to the client’s appointments. • Function as the liaison between external medical health care providers, schools, other community organizations and the facility with regards to the client’s medical needs. Provide general nursing care to clients within the scope of LPN practice, which include but are not limited to; Take and record client's vital signs. Administer prescribed/specified mediation and note time and amount on client's chart. Observe clients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to supervisor. Phlebotomy and specimen preparation to be sent to the laboratory Inventory and requisite supplies. • Respond to medical emergencies immediately upon notification. Perform whatever triage is necessary to stabilize the client and provide access to all necessary medical treatment within an LPN’s scope of practice. Follow up to ensure complete recovery. • Perform all necessary charting and other patient documentation as required by internal practice and external regulatory bodies. Completes all other tasks within the scope of an LPN NYS license requested by the RN and or Nursing leadership. CORE COMPETENCIES Translate research and other forms of knowledge to improve practice processes and outcomes Communicate practice knowledge effectively, both orally and in writing participate in agency quality improvement projects to ensure best client outcomes Create a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality, privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect. EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED: Must hold an active LPN nursing New York State license. Must maintain active CPR certification EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: Excellent oral, writing, communication and organizational skills. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Excellent aural and written communication and collaboration skills Excellent organizational skills and data management capabilities VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY: The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information, software, computer graphic design programs, etc. Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT Ability to walk, sit, stand, and bend as necessary to assess and provide care to clients effectively in various settings. Must be capable of responding swiftly to emergencies, which may involve moving quickly to the scene, performing CPR, and utilizing appropriate emergency protocols. Proficient in lifting, transferring, and repositioning clients safely when needed, ensuring the comfort and safety of both clients and staff. Maintain the physical stamina to perform nursing duties throughout the shift, including prolonged periods of standing and walking, while remaining attentive to patient needs. Ability to navigate a variety of environments, including tight spaces, while maintaining a focus on patient care and safety.
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of client medical care, oversees all administrative functions in the program medical department. Supervises all RN in the department. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Oversee all aspects of the medical/nursing department(s) in the program. Implement and integrate medical protocols into the management of client medical diagnoses. Directly supervise nurses assigned to this role. Will meet weekly with each of these nurses and document each meeting. Complete weekly Dayforce for this staff, and annual evaluation. Administer medication to clients within scope of practice. Provide support to staff who oversee client’s medication administration procedures. Venipuncture for lab draws. Medical representative at interdisciplinary team meetings. Coordination of AMAP training with the director of medical quality. Assist in addressing the medical component of audits conducted by regulatory bodies and CARF standards as well as internal audits. May coordinate, prepare and distribute all routine administrative medical reports, as required by any licensing and / or regulatory bodies. Participate in client education programs on relevant health related issues. Provide staff with ongoing education and tools in order to ensure appropriate responses to medical concerns at all times. Assist in pharmacy reviews and medication security procedures. Collaborate with community hospital leadership and staff to promote collaboration and continuity of care across settings for clients during all phases of hospitalization. Work closely as a liaison with psychiatric and primary care prescribers. Participate in ongoing agency medical leadership meetings. Perform ongoing Electronic Health Record reviews to ensure both regulatory compliance as well as opportunities for Quality Improvement. Assure that any medical problems / issues are communicated to the Primary Care Practitioner and Administrator(s) as necessary, including a follow-up. Other tasks as indicated by leadership. Team Process Participates in intakes, assessments, and discharge with medical follow-up. Participates in regular staff meetings and training. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and training courses. Documentation Follow up on incident reports as appropriate. Perform ongoing Electronic Health Record reviews to ensure both regulatory compliance as well as opportunities for Quality Improvement. CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include: Excellent leadership skills. Excellent resident engagement skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Willingness to work with all age groups living with the impact of trauma and experience mental health challenges. Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals. Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery. EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED: Minimum education level of a BSN or RN. Position may require specialized expertise in mental health, developmental disorders, crisis intervention, or other areas as deemed appropriate for the program’s needs. Should be familiar with standard reporting requirements as dictated by Office of Mental Health to whom the division is accountable. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: Bilingual preferred, (Spanish) Some work experience with a similar population in an outpatient behavioral health setting COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability to use Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word. Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software. VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY: The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform data entry into various computer programs. Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to travel independently using public transportation and/or vehicle. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT Ability to walk up and downstairs. Travel between programs.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN is responsible for the complete nursing care and performance of all routine medical procedures within the scope of the nursing practice. The RN is responsible for supervising LPN’s, AMAP and Direct Support Professionals (milieu counselors) in the performance of nursing tasks and activities. The RN must possess a working knowledge of NYS rules and regulations and JBFCS policies and procedures. The RN must be capable of supervising, understanding and working effectively with diverse populations. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician/Nurse Practitioner, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State and Federal regulations. Uses nursing process to make continuing assessments of our client’s total health needs. Perform nursing assessments, by direct physical examination. Develop and implement an individualized plan for nursing service. The nursing care plan must be updated at least annually or whenever there is significant change in the client’s condition. Coordinate all acute and ongoing health services, as indicated by need and regulatory mandate. Monitor health and behavioral status, labs and efficacy of prescribed treatments. Ensure timely communication of findings to appropriate clinical personnel. Ensure that all medical record documentation is accurate, timely and outcome based and reflected in the nursing notes. Provide health education to all clients and their support system. Provide initial and ongoing, but at a minimum frequency of annually, training to staff in all nursing tasks, functions, protective and preventive health measures. Provide training and ongoing support to staff regarding medication administration, infection control, and other training deimed appropriate. In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, interview and determine candidacy of other RN and LPN applicants. Responsible for supervision, discipline and scheduling of L.P.N’s staff hours. Maintain documentation of all training curriculums, attendance and post training testing. Must have experience and ability in working with electronic health record management, electronic care coordination and electronic health record interface with external service providers. Active participant in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). On call availability. All other duties, as assigned. EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED: Active, unrestricted New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: • Managerial experience preferred. • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Must be able to work independently and possess sound independent judgment and decision making skills. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications required. VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY: The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as health charts, spreadsheets, etc. Possess the manual dexterity necessary for handling medical equipment, administering medications, and performing clinical procedures. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT Ability to walk, sit, stand, and bend as necessary to assess and provide care to clients effectively in various settings. Must be capable of responding swiftly to emergencies, which may involve moving quickly to the scene, performing CPR, and utilizing appropriate emergency protocols. Proficient in lifting, transferring, and repositioning clients safely when needed, ensuring the comfort and safety of both clients and staff. Maintain the physical stamina to perform nursing duties throughout the shift, including prolonged periods of standing and walking, while remaining attentive to patient needs. Ability to navigate a variety of environments, including tight spaces, while maintaining a focus on patient care and safety.
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of client medical care, oversees all administrative functions in the program medical department. Supervises all RN in the department. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Oversee all aspects of the medical/nursing department(s) in the program. Implement and integrate medical protocols into the management of client medical diagnoses. Directly supervise nurses assigned to this role. Will meet weekly with each of these nurses and document each meeting. Complete weekly Dayforce for this staff, and annual evaluation. Administer medication to clients within scope of practice. Provide support to staff who oversee client’s medication administration procedures. Venipuncture for lab draws. Medical representative at interdisciplinary team meetings. Coordination of AMAP training with the director of medical quality. Assist in addressing the medical component of audits conducted by regulatory bodies and CARF standards as well as internal audits. May coordinate, prepare and distribute all routine administrative medical reports, as required by any licensing and / or regulatory bodies. Participate in client education programs on relevant health related issues. Provide staff with ongoing education and tools in order to ensure appropriate responses to medical concerns at all times. Assist in pharmacy reviews and medication security procedures. Collaborate with community hospital leadership and staff to promote collaboration and continuity of care across settings for clients during all phases of hospitalization. Work closely as a liaison with psychiatric and primary care prescribers. Participate in ongoing agency medical leadership meetings. Perform ongoing Electronic Health Record reviews to ensure both regulatory compliance as well as opportunities for Quality Improvement. Assure that any medical problems / issues are communicated to the Primary Care Practitioner and Administrator(s) as necessary, including a follow-up. Other tasks as indicated by leadership. Team Process Participates in intakes, assessments, and discharge with medical follow-up. Participates in regular staff meetings and training. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and training courses. Documentation Follow up on incident reports as appropriate. Perform ongoing Electronic Health Record reviews to ensure both regulatory compliance as well as opportunities for Quality Improvement. CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include: Excellent leadership skills. Excellent resident engagement skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Willingness to work with all age groups living with the impact of trauma and experience mental health challenges. Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals. Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery. EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED: Minimum education level of a BSN or RN. Position may require specialized expertise in mental health, developmental disorders, crisis intervention, or other areas as deemed appropriate for the program’s needs. Should be familiar with standard reporting requirements as dictated by Office of Mental Health to whom the division is accountable. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: Bilingual preferred, (Spanish) Some work experience with a similar population in an outpatient behavioral health setting COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability to use Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word. Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software. VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY: The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform data entry into various computer programs. Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to travel independently using public transportation and/or vehicle. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT Ability to walk up and downstairs. Travel between programs.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN is responsible for the complete nursing care and performance of all routine medical procedures within the scope of the nursing practice. The RN is responsible for supervising LPN’s, AMAP and Direct Support Professionals (milieu counselors) in the performance of nursing tasks and activities. The RN must possess a working knowledge of NYS rules and regulations and JBFCS policies and procedures. The RN must be capable of supervising, understanding and working effectively with diverse populations. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician/Nurse Practitioner, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State and Federal regulations. Uses nursing process to make continuing assessments of our client’s total health needs. Perform nursing assessments, by direct physical examination. Develop and implement an individualized plan for nursing service. The nursing care plan must be updated at least annually or whenever there is significant change in the client’s condition. Coordinate all acute and ongoing health services, as indicated by need and regulatory mandate. Monitor health and behavioral status, labs and efficacy of prescribed treatments. Ensure timely communication of findings to appropriate clinical personnel. Ensure that all medical record documentation is accurate, timely and outcome based and reflected in the nursing notes. Provide health education to all clients and their support system. Provide initial and ongoing, but at a minimum frequency of annually, training to staff in all nursing tasks, functions, protective and preventive health measures. Provide training and ongoing support to staff regarding medication administration, infection control, and other training deimed appropriate. In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, interview and determine candidacy of other RN and LPN applicants. Responsible for supervision, discipline and scheduling of L.P.N’s staff hours. Maintain documentation of all training curriculums, attendance and post training testing. Must have experience and ability in working with electronic health record management, electronic care coordination and electronic health record interface with external service providers. Active participant in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). On call availability. All other duties, as assigned. EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED: Active, unrestricted New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: • Managerial experience preferred. • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Must be able to work independently and possess sound independent judgment and decision making skills. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications required. VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY: The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as health charts, spreadsheets, etc. Possess the manual dexterity necessary for handling medical equipment, administering medications, and performing clinical procedures. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT Ability to walk, sit, stand, and bend as necessary to assess and provide care to clients effectively in various settings. Must be capable of responding swiftly to emergencies, which may involve moving quickly to the scene, performing CPR, and utilizing appropriate emergency protocols. Proficient in lifting, transferring, and repositioning clients safely when needed, ensuring the comfort and safety of both clients and staff. Maintain the physical stamina to perform nursing duties throughout the shift, including prolonged periods of standing and walking, while remaining attentive to patient needs. Ability to navigate a variety of environments, including tight spaces, while maintaining a focus on patient care and safety.
