Nursing Jobs in Chappaqua, NY
$78,000 - $130,000 / year
194415 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 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 and documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care. Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status. Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and 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’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Identifies patient outcome. Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes. Identifies actual/potential patient problems. Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals. Identifies care activities and establishes priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome. Coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome. Documents plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members. Implements plan of care. Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure 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, carrying 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 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 Physician. Assists 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 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. 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 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, required. 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. Valid Driver's License in New York State required may be required depending on area of assignment. 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). 
$112,008 - $134,409.60 / year
Description Coord, QM Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery. A Brief Overview The Quality Management (QM) Coordinator's over-aching aim is to advance the organization's commitment to healthcare quality through collaboration and communication. They will facilitate the integration of quality into the fabric of the organization through a coordinated infrastructure to achieve organizational objectives. The QM Coordinator helps coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Quality, Safety and Performance Improvement activities. This includes but is not limited to; supporting the performance improvement process, identifying performance trends, prioritizing, and recommending improvements, coordinating hospital-wide Performance Improvement activities regarding strategic initiatives and department goals, and participates in the root cause analysis (RCA) process for applicable serious safety events. Serving as a liaison to other hospital departments and personnel, they will use performance and process improvement (PPI), project management, and change management methods to support operational and clinical quality initiatives, improve performance, and achieve targeted organizational goals. The QM Coordinator will collaborate with key stakeholders to improve care processes by performing quality medical record reviews, assisting in the improvement of the clinical operations, maintaining accurate records of review activities, developing formal charters and improvement plans. They will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory standards and guidelines set forth by accrediting bodies. In collaboration with Leadership, Nursing, Medical Staff and other ancillary departments, they will prepare for, participate in, and follow up on regulatory, accreditation, and certification surveys and activities to facilitate continuous survey readiness. Serving as both a functional leader and data expert in a variety of tasks, namely; quality data reporting programs and measures, data compilation and analysis, process evaluation, and ongoing creation and maintenance of metric dashboards/displays of data to medical, clinical, and executive leadership and other committees as assigned. What You Will Do Plan, organize, and direct Quality Management activities to organize process improvement projects to ensure patient safety and improvement in quality metrics Collect, analyze, summarize and present data in a narrative, statistical and graphic format to identify trends, patterns, and areas in need of improvement Monitor and evaluate patient care outcomes and other performance indicators, working collaboratively with physician, nursing and other clinical and administrative professionals to develop and implement action plans to address changes in key indicators Support the development of dashboards and scorecards to monitor the progress of various quality initiatives and utilizing project management tools to track and communicate the status of those initiatives Represent Quality Management at Quality committees, departmental committees, performance improvement task forces and organizational teams as appropriate Conduct case reviews to investigate reported or suspected deviations in patient care outcomes, then facilitate appropriate review by physician and/or other professional staff, as appropriate based on clinical qualifications Participate in continuous readiness monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements Facilitate the production of the department’s Quality & Patient Safety Annual Report Participates in Root Cause Analysis, investigates adverse events and implements corrective actions/interventions. Provide, facilitate, and evaluate formal and informal educational programs and presentations related to quality and patient safety to new hires and residents to facilitate opportunities to improve patient care Performs other duties as assigned Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in healthcare-related field Required Experience Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare setting working directly with clinical, administrative and professional staff. Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills Strong analytical skills Can do attitude, problem solver, role model, mentor and leader Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Knowledge and application of performance improvement methodologies (High proficiency) Knowledgeable about state, federal, and regulatory agency requirements Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid RN license in state of NJ Upon Hire Required CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality within 1-1/2 Yrs Required At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $112,008.00 - $134,409.60 Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
