Nursing Jobs in Cedar Grove, NJ
$135,000 - $155,000 / year
The Behavioral Health, Patient Care Director (PCD) for adult, geriatric, and child Inpatient Detox services will oversee and manage all inpatient detox services in the hospital, including but not limited to outreach, patient safety, quality control, staffing, throughput, and coordinating care on a twenty-four-hour basis. A priority of this position is for the PCD to be the Chief Retention Officer for the area and utilize principles of service excellence to achieve goals on staff development, staff satisfaction and staff retention. Provides patient reviews that are coordinated to provide a seamless, integrated system of care that is high value, cost effective and customer focused. The PCD is committed to creating a work environment that fosters pride, teamwork and continuous learning and associate ability to meet patient needs. The PCD must have knowledge of specialty services and related nursing standards and be aware of the changing health care environment locally and nationwide. Responsibilities Patient Care Leads nursing practice for the promotion of the patient experience. Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of Purposeful Hourly Rounding and role models expected behaviors. Ensures the integration of rounding into clinical activities to enhance Patient Centered Care validates that team members perform rounds on all patients by direct observation and patient feedback. Assesses team member competency rounding and provides consistent meaningful feedback with more focused feedback as needed. Conducts rounding of patients on a daily basis. Conducts rounding on the team on a weekly basis Communicates quantitative and qualitative information regarding the patient experience and staff engagement to the staff and the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team that leads to the development and implementation of an action plan. Collaborates with the physician and escalates concerns as appropriate. Follows up on all patient concerns in a timely manner and provides service recovery as needed. Demonstrates caring, agility, respect, compassion, empathy and active listening through dialogue, body language, and actions. Quality & Safety Designs, supports, and leads a safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient-centered care environment for professional practice. Identifies and investigates issues or variances in practice/operations by participating in the RCA process and implements corrective action plans. Participates in unit and hospital-based quality, patient safety, and patient experience process improvement initiatives Fosters a fair and open Just Culture that encourages error and near-miss occurrence reporting. Leads interdisciplinary quality improvement teams using the principles of high reliability. Reviews unit progress, changes, and compliance with quality and safety metrics with clinical nurses and other members of the healthcare team. Responds to escalations of potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice by correcting concerns following institutional chain of command protocol. Monitors institutional information technology infrastructure and corrects gaps in clinical nurse documentation. Leads staff participation in quality and safety initiatives and mandated compliance measures. Demonstrates accountability for all unit quality and safety practices and compliance and ensures required evaluation of staff competencies is maintained. Operations & Administration Supports implementation of the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the department, throughout the clinical service and individual patient care units. Provides administrative and clinical oversight to ensure that all activity (staffing, support services, inter disciplinary collaboration, resources, and financial viability) supports the goals of the organization. Works collaboratively with physician dyads and all members of the healthcare team to promote patient care and regulatory standards. Prioritizes staff engagement and retention strategies in accordance with system and local hospital retention goals. Maintains a nursing unit in compliance with all regulatory agency mandates, including the regulations of NJ DOH and The Joint Commission. Oversees 24-hour patient care delivery, throughput, staffing and processes to ensure efficient and effective operations in all clinical specialties. Implements and monitors unit budgets, including capital equipment allocation, budget variances, management of OT and vacancies according to MSHS financial goals. Monitors availability and maintenance of nursing equipment and supplies Maintains control of established positions and manages the recruitment and retention of qualified staff. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Evaluates nursing staff performance and mentors, coaches, counsels, and disciplines staff as needed. Ensure all team members have met their orientation goals/weekly progress reports and annual competency requirements and participates in the Competency Skills Day for unit/service Conducts regular department meetings to ensure communication with staff about progress, changes and compliance with all hospital policies and procedures. Maintains records of minutes for staff team meetings. Encourages, recognizes and rewards team member participation in quality and safety initiatives, compliance, and successes. Facilitates organizational change initiatives by using effective strategies. Leads a shared decision-making model by establishing a structure of shared governance, just culture and staff engagement in practice councils, departmental meetings, and initiatives. Interprets and implements collective bargaining agreements affecting staff. Responds to protest of assignment in a timely manner as detailed in the collective bargaining agreement and discusses the resolution in unit staff meetings. Participates in staffing planning committees to meet all NJ mandatory requirements to insure safe staffing Professional Development Performs as a clinical leader who actively creates and supports nursing practice and an environment of care that reflects clinical excellence. Organizes the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients and their families and members of the healthcare team. Projects and cultivates a professional image to colleagues by communicating caring, respect, compassion, empathy and trust. Incorporates ethical principles into decision making for patient and family in collaboration with the clinical nursing staff and the healthcare team. Fosters a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, life-long learning and innovation for self and others. Acquires and disseminates knowledge and skills relative to the role, patient population, clinical specialty and global or local health community needs. Leads shared decision making through unit/service practice councils, nursing department and hospital committees, and clinical service/unit initiatives. Serves as a professional role model and preceptor for new leadership staff and students. Integrates the values of research and evidence-based practice and its application to nursing practice and the environment of care. Contributes to the profession of nursing through leadership and participation in professional organizations. Experience Requirements 3-5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience demonstrating solid management abilities. Must possess relevant clinical expertise in adult, geriatric, child, and detox. Proven clinical and nursing administrative expertise in the assigned nursing practice area. Critical thinking and organizational skills are essential. Licensing and Certification Requirements Licensed as a registered nurse, New Jersey Master’s in Nursing required Child abuse certification is required Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA is required What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications: When determining the compensation, several factors may be considered including, years of relevant experience, credentials, union contracts, education, and internal equity. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401K, Retirement savings plan Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education Employee wellness programs and resources Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date, during the influenza season, if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical exemption. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
187328 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. Pulmonology Experience, Preferred. 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). 
LPN Clinic Perm Role in Brooklyn, NY. Be part of a team that values excellence, compassion, and professional growth! Position Overview Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long-Term Care Shift: Days 9-5 Schedule: Monday–Friday Requirements: Active New York State LPN License Must have at least a year of ambulatory care setting experience Authorization to work in the U.S. 
