Nursing Jobs in Carteret, NJ
$84,926.40 - $104,000 / year
Overview At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com. Responsibilities Responsible for the quality and resource management of all patients that are admitted to the facility from the point of their admission and across the continuum of the health care management. Works on behalf of the advocate, promoting cost containment and demonstrates leadership to integrate the health care providers to achieve a perceived seamless delivery of care. The methodology is designed to facilitate and ensure the achievement of quality, clinical and cost-effective outcomes and to perform a holistic and comprehensive admission and concurrent review of the medical record for the medical necessity, intensity of service and severity of illness. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Required Qualifications: 1. Minimum 5 years' work experience post-graduation of an accredited school of nursing and a current state Registered Nurse license2. At least one year experience in case management, discharge planning or nursing management3. Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills.Preferred Qualifications: 4. Five years of acute care nursing experience. preferred5. CCM or obtained within 1year6. Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred.7. Current BCLS certificate, preferred Pay Transparency Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $84,926.40 to $104,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf 
$90,000 - $120,000 / year
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at our nursing home in Beacon Rehab and Nursing. As an RN in our facility, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to our elderly residents. Your primary responsibilities will include: Key Responsibilities: Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans and ensure that residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met. Medication Management: Administer medications, monitor their effects, and maintain accurate records of medication administration in accordance with state regulations and facility policies. Wound Care: Provide wound care, dressings, and other treatments as needed, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective care. Health Monitoring: Continuously monitor and record vital signs, assess changes in residents' conditions, and communicate any concerns to the healthcare team. Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurse aides, and therapists, to provide comprehensive care to residents. Health Education: Educate residents and their families on health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies to enhance their overall well-being. Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions, following established protocols. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facility standards. Compliance: Adhere to state and federal regulations, nursing standards, and best practices to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. Qualifications: Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license. Strong clinical and assessment skills. Compassion and empathy for elderly residents. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Knowledge of nursing home regulations and protocols. If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for providing compassionate care to the elderly, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the well-being and comfort of our residents in a fulfilling and rewarding nursing home environment. $110,000 - $125,000 / year
Axia Women's Health is the nation’s largest community-based, integrated women's health network in the country serving women throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kentucky. At its core, Axia Women’s Health is a community of over 400 providers across nearly 150 locations committed to providing a more caring, connected, and progressive health care experience for women. Its rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN care, breast health, high-risk pregnancy care, urogynecology care, behavioral health, and fertility. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives. Axia Women’s Health has been recognized as the #1 Physician Practice for Women’s Health by Castle Connolly and certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years. Learn more at www.axiawh.com . OB/GYN of East Brunswick, an Axia Women’s Health care center, is seeking an experienced full-time Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) experienced in OB/GTN | Women's Health . This position is 40 hours, Monday through Friday. No weekends . Will consider experienced Nurse Practitioners. Full-service OB/GYN Practice Locations in East Brunswick, Piscataway, and Edison Providers include: 6 Physicians, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 Physician Assistant and growing. The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive women’s health care across the lifespan, including preventive care, gynecologic services, and support in obstetric care. This role requires a patient-centered provider who is comfortable managing routine and complex clinical scenarios in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Practices under the standard procedure established for the Physician Assistant role consistent with Company policy and in accordance with all legal requirements. Conducts age-appropriate, comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examination. Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy. Provides routine gynecologic are, including annual well-woman exams, PAP smears and breast exams, contraceptive counseling and management, STI and STD screening and treatment. Assists in obstetric care, including prenatal and postpartum visits, patient education and counseling, monitoring low-risk pregnancies. Diagnoses and manages common gynecologic conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, Vaginitis and sexually transmitted infections, menopause-related conditions. Performs in-office procedures, including IUD and Nexplanon insertions/removals, endometrial biopsies, and performs colposcopies and other procedures provided it is within their scope of practice and training. Orders, interprets, and follows up on diagnostic tests and imaging. Prescribes medications in accordance with state regulations and collaborative agreement. Collaborates closely with OB/GYN physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Consults with supervising physicians or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings. Provides patient education on preventive health, reproductive health, and treatment plans. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Participates in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education. Other assigned activities within scope of practice and training as determined by the group, including first assisting in surgical procedures, rounding on postpartum and post-operative patients, patient telephone triage, etc. Confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to ensure a smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the practice. Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Skills: Strong clinical knowledge of women’s health, gynecology, and obstetrics Proficiency in performing gynecologic exams and office-based procedures Excellent communication, patient counseling skills, and bedside manners Ability to build rapport and provide compassionate, culturally competent care Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills Ability to manage multiple patients and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment High level of professionalism and attention to detail Team-oriented mindset Strong understanding of healthcare principles, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology Strong computer proficiency and understanding and knowledge of EHR and healthcare technologies Willingness to pursue continuing education and stay updated on advances in Women’s Health Ability to work at each practice location as scheduled - East Brunswick, Piscataway, Edison Education & Experience: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) NCCPA Board Certification 2+ years OB/GYN or Women’s Health experience required. Experience with office-based procedures such as IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals as well as endometrial biopsy . Must have current unrestricted NJ Physician Assistant license Controlled Substance Registration (CDS), and DEA. eClinicalWorks (EMR) experience a plus. Enrolled/participating with NJ insurance payors a plus. Benefits: Group- paid malpractice insurance Group- reimbursed license(s) renewals, including DEAs. Full-time benefit-eligibility with benefits beginning the first of the month after starting and choice of multiple medical insurance plans No-cost healthcare perks included with your Axia Medical Plan, including Revive (Telemedicine), Quantum Health (Healthcare Concierge), and Hinge Health (Virtual Physical Therapy) Additional insurance options, including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more 401(k) with company match Generous PTO, including PTO for CE attendance Reimbursement allowance for professional expenses, i.e., CEUs Group- paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Access to discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Gym Memberships, and more through the Great Work Perks Program. Pay range: $110,000-$125,000 USD The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role. However, final offers may fall outside this range based on experience, skill set, experience, location, hours, qualifications and other job-related reasons. This range is for full-time employment. At Axia Women’s Health, we’re passionate about creating a community where our colleagues and patients feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome all individuals – without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or sexual orientation – and proudly celebrate our individual experiences and differences. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 
What You'll Be Doing Able to initiate and deliver nursing care to adult geriatric patients. Identify, demonstrate and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of appropriate therapy as ordered by the physician. Care of the patient requiring observation post cardiac monitoring and possible treatment of arrhythmias. Demonstrate ability to use equipment specific to the Critical Care Services. What We're Looking For Associate Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s degree (preferred) Valid NJ RN License required. BLS -AHA (required). 0-1 relevant work experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience (preferred) Full-time, Day shift, 7am to 7:30pm. Rotational weekend Saturday and Sunday. 
$125,281.64 - $155,281.64 / year
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , X , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Nurse FHC Community Medicine Program( Healthcare in homeless shelter clinics). In this role, the successful candidate The Registered Professional Staff Nurse (RN) assumes responsibility for nursing care and outcomes for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the nursing process in collaboration with other members of the health team. Job Responsibilities: Performs other duties as aligned with the mission and values of the organization. Demonstrates personal accountability for own professional practice and professional growth. Documents patient assessment reassessment progress toward goal achievement and all other required documentation accurately and timely. Promotes patient safety and quality including adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals Communicates and collaborates effectively with members of the health care team escalating situations appropriately. Establishes effective caring relationships with staff patients families and other members of the health care team. Administers medication and parenteral therapy in accordance with policy and procedure including blood administration. Establishes priorities for patient care delivery and uses critical thinking skills coordinates and completes patient care responsibilities independently or by appropriately delegating. Provides patient/family education and assists in discharge planning utilizing resources and considering patient/family readiness barriers and alternatives. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care based on physical psychosocial educational safety and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area. Additional Position Specific Responsibilities: The RN will be responsible to: ? Provide clinical assessment and care including wound care. ? Conduct health education sessions in individual and group settings. ? Assist with referrals and linkage to primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. ? Link patients with substance abuse history to medication assisted treatment (MAT) or other treatment programs. ? Provide Overdose prevention tips and referrals to at risk clients. ? Encourage treatment readiness and adherence counseling; providing tools and tips for taking prescribed medications. ? Collaborate with DHS staff to ensure patients have continuity of care once they leave the shelter. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Must be a graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program, Registered Nurse License-NYS, BLS Certification through the American Heart Association.. Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert Preferred Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program -BSN preferred NY State RN License 1-2 years recent hospital based or outpatient Nursing experience required Ambulatory care experience preferred Experience with the underserved preferred BLS required NY State Infection control Certificate Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal . NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $125,281.64 - $155,281.64 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here 
$126,000 - $154,791 / year
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , X , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Manager Community Medicine Program- FHC- (Healthcare for Homeless ). In this role, the successful candidate Provides clinical leadership and management of a designated care area(s) on a twenty-four-hour basis, consistent with the philosophy, goals, and mission of NYU Langone Health. Assumes responsibility and accountability for all facets of nursing practice and performance within said designated area(s), and for meeting all pertinent organizational goals and targets. Develops, fosters, and sustains an environment of excellence in patient/family service, staff growth and development, quality nursing care, and staff engagement and satisfaction. Job Responsibilities: Fosters a culture embedded in NYUs tripartite mission: to serve, to teach, and to discover. (AONL-Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) Collaborates with inter-professional team to ensure excellence in quality, patient experience, and efficiency. Develops positive and productive relationships across disciplines to establish strategic partnerships to achieve shared goals. (AONL-Communication & Relationship Management) Fosters positive and productive work and care environments, founded in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion to attract and retain staff. Demonstrates a steadfast commitment to engaging and meaningfully recognizing staff. (AONL-Business Skills & Principles) Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong professional growth and development (AONL-Leader Within) Conducts interviews. hires, develops and evaluates departmental leadership from orientation through termination, if necessary, according to established standards. (AONL-Business skills & Principles) Evaluates the performance of personnel in a fair and transparent manner. (AONL-Communication & Relationship Management) Serves as role model by demonstrating visibility, accessibility and effective communication that convey a strong sense of advocacy and support for staff and leadership. (AONL-Leader Within) Participates in establishing the strategic areas financial plan and utilizes data to make strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Establishes the operational and capital budgets for the strategic area (salary and non-salary where applicable), in conjunction with the clinical leaders; monitors expenses as balanced with patient volume and other indicators; and evaluates outcomes, making modifications and adjustments as indicated. (AONL-Business Skills & Principles) Coordinates care delivery using labor productivity data to plan and evaluate staffing patterns, discharge and/or volume targets, and to assist clinical leaders to plan and to validate staffing patterns (AONL-Business Skills & Principles) Holds self and others accountable for the delivery of exemplary care in a cost-efficient manner. (AONL-Professionalism, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) Coordinates and facilitates activities to promote service and interdisciplinary teamwork. Role models service standards in actions and communications with patients, families, staff and other disciplines. Functions as a respectful leader of the health care team. (AONL-Professionalism, AONL-Communication & Relationship Management) Designs, implements and evaluates programs and activities to ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory standards, service standards and policies at the organizational, local, state, and federal level (AONL-Professionalism, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) Participates in the development, approval, and implementation of nursing and organizational policy, incorporating the precepts of shared governance (AONL-Professionalism, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment, Communication & Relationship Management) Collects, analyzes, and utilizes data to drive practice changes that integrate quality, safety, patient experience, and productivity metrics to achieve excellence in patient and nursing outcomes. (AONL-Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) Participates in and fosters staff involvement in nursing research and evidence-based practice efforts. (AONL-Knowledge of the Health Care Environment) Ensures staff compliance with maintaining licenses, certifications, and mandated learnings and content. (AONL-Leadership Within) Develops positive and productive relationships across disciplines to establish strategic partnerships to achieve shared goals. (AONL-Communication & Relationship Management) Fosters high reliability concepts within the unit/organizational structure (AONL-Business Skills & Principles) Communicates with clarity and integrity to build trust with all stakeholders (AONL-Communication & Relationship Management) Fosters a culture of inquiry, innovation and transformation with a focus on the future. (AONL-Leadership) Leads and supports developing of new insights to complex situations, innovative designs, and programs/processes (AONL-Leadership) Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in New York State. Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association Master's degree in nursing required. At least three years of pertinent clinical practice. Certification in nursing leadership required Ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion to address patient/family satisfaction and quality indicators. Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, organization, critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership skills.. Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert Preferred Qualifications: Preferred 1 - 2 years Leadership or supervisory experience. Experience with the underserved population. Nursing Leadership certification required Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal . NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $126,000.00 - $154,791.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
197435 Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for a 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 Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status: Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; Performs a comprehensive health assessment across all body systems; 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; support group, counseling services, 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. Formulates the plan of care 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, exam tables in lowest position 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 from ambulatory procedural or operative site and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; Provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other; Participates in patient education and care planning; coordinates referrals and follow-up resources as appropriate; provides clear instructions to patients and significant others regarding treatments, procedures, self-care, and ongoing health management; ensures understanding through teach-back and other evidence-based methods; evaluates the effectiveness of education and care provided by assessing patient outcomes and comprehension. 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 or Provider on patient’s plan of care; Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician or Provider; Assists the Physician or Provider during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; Keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or Physician or Provider 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. Provides wound care and care for pressure ulcers (Stages I–IV): Performs preventive skin care measures; Applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique; Applies warm & 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 (action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient); Meets standard on medication administration examination; Demonstrates preparation of local solutions; Demonstrates preparation of I.V. drips; Administers and documents medication correctly; Administers IVP medication as per department policy and procedure; Educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions. Participates in patient and family education: Provides the 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-procedural or operative care; coordinates appropriate referrals for follow-up care, specialty services, or community resources; 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. 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). 
