Nursing Jobs in Alden Manor, NY
$110,000 - $130,000 / year
MDS Coordinator SNF Located in Far Rockaway, NY Salary: $110K to $130K range (based on experience) APPLY NOW!! Qualifications: Must have a current New York RN license Must have long-term care experience Must have current experience as an MDS Coordinator Must know MDS 3.0 Have a strong understanding of the MDS process Strong decision-making abilities and problem-solving skills Responsibilities: Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that implement MDS and care plan. Assist the resident in completing the care plan portion of the resident’s discharge plan. Develop and implement procedures with the Director of Nursing Services to inform all assessment team members of the arrival of newly admitted residents. Assist Facility directors and supervisors in scheduling the resident assessment and care plan meetings. Assist in determining appropriate treatment, selecting activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents. Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews. #1992 
$100,000 - $130,000 / year
JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Certification as a PRI Assessor. Completion of the MDS+ Training Course. Licensed in the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse. EXPERIENCE At least two years experience as a PRI Assessor in a long term care facility. EQUIPMENT, MACHINES, OR MANUAL SKILLS REQUIRED Computer PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position requires standing and sitting for long periods at a time. SPECIAL SKILLS Knowledge of the Medicare regulations in a Residential Health Care Facility. Excellent verbal and auditory skills required for communicating effectively and clearly with residents, families, physician and subordinates. Must have knowledge of computer. JOB SUMMARY: Assumes responsibility for the planning, organizing, implantation and evaluating programs of Medicare Assessments and Minimum Data Set Plus Coordinator. Functions as the Employee Health Nurse for the Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Performance Indicators 1. Ensures all Medicare determinations are completed in a timely manner. 2. Informs the Director of Nursing, Business Office and Social Service of all Medicare Determinations and Discontinuation of coverage. 3. Assess that necessary documentation required for Medicare coverage is completed. 4. Responsible for completion of Certification and Recertification forms and skilled care forms. 5. Coordinates the MDS+ form with the Unit Coordinator and related disciplines. 6. Delegates responsibilities for completing sections of the MDS+ to staff that has clinical knowledge about the resident. 7. Establish the facility’s policies and procedures to assure that key clinical personnel on all shifts are knowledgeable about the information found on the resident’s MDS+ and report changes on the resident’s status. 8. Coordinates with the Unit Coordinator and other disciplines the resident assessment (MDS+) and the care planning practices (RAPS). 9. Participates in the Interdisciplinary Resident Care Plan meeting to ensure that the activities of the committee result in proper identification of problems, complications, and risk factors. 10. Coordinates with the Director of Nursing the quarterly preparation and submission of PRI’s for RUG reimbursements. 11. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence or determining policies affecting nursing practice. 12. Coordinates the Employee Health Services in the Nursing Home. 13.Follows all appropriate safety procedures. 14. Respects residents’ rights at all time. 15. Performs all related duties as required and unrelated duties as requested during emergencies. Our Philosophy and Vision Statement It is the mission of Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation to provide it’s residents with the highest quality care in a warm, comfortable, and caring environment. Our employees at Sunrise Manor perform their duties in accordance with the highest legal, ethical, and moral standards. We serve our facility and patients with the level of professionalism, honesty, integrity. Our employees of our Nursing Home are proud of our 30 years providing high quality care to each of our residents. With only 84 residents, our warm, home-like atmosphere is the first thing you'll notice upon entering. We are currently seeking a CNA to join our "SUNRISE TEAM". Experience Preferred or we welcome New Grads We have various shifts available which include some weekend shifts. We are looking forward to hearing from you to discuss the benefits available to you in joining our "SUNRISE TEAM" 
Our Philosophy and Vision Statement It is the mission of Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation to provide it’s residents with the highest quality care in a warm, comfortable, and caring environment. Our employees at Sunrise Manor perform their duties in accordance with the highest legal, ethical, and moral standards. We serve our facility and patients with the level of professionalism, honesty, integrity. Our employees of our Nursing Home are proud of our 30 years providing high quality care to each of our residents. With only 84 residents, our warm, home-like atmosphere is the first thing you'll notice upon entering. We look forward to hearing from you! 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
192702 Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate, assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates/documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care; Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status; elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care; determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; communicates and documents psychological status and care plan of support groups, counseling services, and social services; Identifies patient outcome; develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; identifies actual/potential patient problems; identifies patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals; Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome; coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome; documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members; Implements the plan of care; maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed (side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.; exercises professional skills related to the plan of care; reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care; correctly administers prescribed treatments; correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care; provides emotional support to patient and significant other; applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently; makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures; reports and records same as appropriate; keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient’s responses to medical and nursing interventions; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees; provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere; communicates effectively with the patient’s family or caretakers; participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other; evaluates care provided for patient outcome. Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same; performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement; designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in unit; keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy. Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team; collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care. Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician; assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; keeps Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient’s condition and/or treatments, as appropriate; uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion. Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care; performs preventive skin care measures; applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique; applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; performs irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure; performs other procedures related to skin care, as necessary. Administers medications correctly and safely; correctly identifies medication in terms of action, dosage, side effects, and implications for the patient; meets standard on medication administration examination; demonstrates preparation of local solutions. Administers and documents medication correctly; educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions; educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions. Participates in patient and family education; provides patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated; communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies; recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching; provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care; evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/ family and documents same. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date. Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. Current Occupational Health Nurse Specialist certification required. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). 
