Nursing Jobs in Elmwood Park, NJ
Certified PCA & HHA Positions Available – Westchester County We are looking for certified Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) to join our team in Orange County! What We Offer: Flexible scheduling Part-time and full-time opportunities Easy onboarding process Supportive back-office team Responsibilities may include: Providing personal care and assistance with daily activities Light housekeeping Running errands and assisting with shopping or other client needs $108,000 - $115,000 / year
Job Summary The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) –Emergency Department is responsible for assisting in the coordination, oversight, and evaluation of nursing and clinical operations within the critical care environment. This role supports the Nurse Manager in ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, high-quality, and patient-centered care across the assigned Nursing departments. In collaboration with physicians, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary team, the ANM assists in identifying at-risk patients, coordinating care plans, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This role actively contributes to quality improvement initiatives, performance metrics, regulatory compliance, and patient experience outcomes through data collection, analysis, and process improvement. The ANM maintains a professional presence, mentors staff, promotes accountability, and fosters a culture of safety, respect, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational standards. This position also supports the Nurse Manager’s operational leadership functions including staffing coordination, payroll validation, scheduling oversight, chart quality review, staff counseling, policy development, interview participation, and patient experience initiatives. Essential Functions Clinical Leadership & Patient Care Coordination Assumes responsibility of planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating services on evening or night tours. Establishes, implements, and continuously monitors the goals and objectives of the department while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Promotes excellence in nursing as a resource and a role model of the Professional Practice Model: Center of Excellence. Uses Evidence based leadership practice, style, Emotional Intelligence to create High Reliable, Just, Safety, and learning culture, by developing a healthy work environment, and high performing teams. Delegates and coordinates patient care activities at the unit level to ensure safe and effective care delivery aligned with patient acuity and plan of care. Prioritizes clinical workflow and supports daily operations, including facilitation of interdisciplinary rounds and length-of-stay/discharge planning meetings. Assists in developing and implementing individualized, evidence-based, patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Serves as a clinical resource, role model, and mentor to nursing staff in critical care practice standards and decision-making. Rounds on patients and staff Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement Monitors, evaluates, and supports improvement of clinical outcomes through participation in performance improvement (PI) initiatives, audits, and compliance activities. Collaborates with Nurse Manager and CNO to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and hospital policies. Supports data collection, analysis, and reporting for quality indicators including infection prevention, patient safety events, and core measures. Leads and supports departmental initiatives to improve patient experience scores and service excellence outcomes. Responsible for creating active and maintaining robust shared governance councils, increased active participation in clinical ladders, supporting new residents in education and experiential learning, improving certification rates, educational levels within the department. Leads the team to Pathways to Excellence journey, Magnet, and or other designations. Operational & Administrative Support Assists Nurse Manager/ Director with daily operational management including staffing coordination, scheduling, and assignment adjustments based on acuity and staffing needs. Supports payroll review and validation to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies. Participates in chart audits, documentation quality reviews, and compliance monitoring. Assists in policy and procedure development, revision, and implementation in alignment with regulatory and evidence-based standards. Staff Development, Leadership & Human Resources Support Participates in staff orientation, onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing staff education initiatives. Conducts or participates in staff performance evaluations, counseling sessions, and corrective action processes in collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Director. Participates in recruitment and hiring processes, including interviews and candidate evaluation alongside Nurse Manager/Director. Promotes professional development, teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment. Patient Experience & Service Excellence Leads and supports departmental patient experience initiatives aimed at improving communication, responsiveness, and overall patient satisfaction. Models and reinforces behaviors aligned with service excellence standards and patient-centered care. Addresses patient and family concerns in real time and escalates issues appropriately to leadership when needed. Regulatory, Compliance & Committee Participation Ensures adherence to HIPAA, hospital policies, CMS regulations, Joint Commission standards, and state/federal guidelines. Participates in departmental and organizational committees, special projects, and shared governance activities. Supports continuous readiness efforts for regulatory surveys and audits. Other Duties This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required. Duties may change at any time with or without notice based on departmental and organizational needs Minimum Education/Certifications Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey required. Current American Heart Association certification required: BLS PALS ACLS TCCN Preferred Master’s in nursing or health related field preferred Minimum Work Experience Minimum of 2–3 years of ED hospital nursing experience required. Minimum 1 year of charge nurse or supervisory experience preferred. Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work Full-time, Mid shift / evening position Monday through Friday schedule with occasional weekends, holidays, and off-shift coverage as required by departmental needs. Physical Requirements Ability to climb stairs and move freely throughout a clinical unit environment. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, or kneel in the performance of duties. May occasionally lift up to 20 pounds or assist in lifting or repositioning patients in emergency situations. May work at a keyboard/workstation intermittently throughout the day CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position 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., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist. The salary/hourly rate range for this position is: $108k - $115K Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview. We offer an excellent benefit package including but not limited to the following benefit offerings: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Basic Life and Disability Insurance Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan Responsibilities of a CNA: · Provide patient care under direction of nursing staff · Administer prescribed medications to patients · Assist in the transport of patients · Provide companionship and basic care to patients Qualifications of a CNA: ü CNA certification and ü Licensed to work as a CNA in New York ü Ability to build rapport with patients ü Compassionate and caring demeanor Responsibilities of a CNA: · Provide patient care under direction of nursing staff · Administer prescribed medications to patients · Assist in the transport of patients · Provide companionship and basic care to patients Qualifications of a CNA: ü CNA certification and ü Licensed to work as a CNA in New York ü Ability to build rapport with patients ü Compassionate and caring demeanor 
$118,942 - $152,717 / year
Overview Provides high quality comprehensive nursing care to meet the needs of the patient/client and manages/coordinates the delivery of cost effective multidisciplinary health care services for a caseload of patients/clients consistent with VNS Health philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Works under moderate supervision. For Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) only: Provides health education, social support and community linkages to meet the needs of pregnant and postpartum, first-time mothers and their infants. Also responsible for adhering to NFP national guidelines. • Assesses the physical, social and psychological needs and environmental conditions of the patient/client through professional knowledge, skills of observation, interviewing, and physical examination to develop a plan of care. • Understands, interprets, and implements reimbursement protocols; determines the billing source for patient/client care. Consults with management on complex/unique reimbursement cases. • Acts as the coordinator of care for the multidisciplinary team by providing and managing the care needs of patients/clients which includes making/confirming referrals to other disciplines/community agencies and ordering supplies/services and ensuring they are delivered as needed. • Documents content and process of all services provided in accordance with government regulations/requirements, and VNS Health policies, practices, and procedures, as well as NFP requirements as appropriate. Initiates and maintains written (including clinical and progress notes) and verbal communications with team members and management to assure optimal patient/client care. • Participates in the orientation of selected staff through ‘buddy system’ field observation of staff and feedback to appropriate staff involved in orientation process. • Participates in selected student programs by providing guidance, training and mentoring to students. • Provides nursing care in accordance with VNS Health policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient/client care. • Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and other supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient/client homes/care facilities. • Travels to patient/clients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient/client. • Follows work procedures in relation to established workflows. • Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals. • Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth through attendance at in-services, training, continued formal education and select journal readership. • Performs other related duties and participates in special project, as assigned. • For CHHA and Hospice Only • Establishes, implements, and revises a plan of care with input from appropriate multidisciplinary health team members (i.e., physician, OT, PT, SW, SLP, family members, caregivers, HHAs, etc.) based on goals mutually acceptable to the patient and significant others. Ensures that services follow the plan of care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision of the delivery of care to meet the needs of the patient. • Oversees/supervises the care provided to the patient by Licensed Practical Nurses and Paraprofessionals through regular home visits in compliance with regulatory and VNS Health requirements. Assesses the patient’s condition, monitors the effect of the care plans on the patient/family health status, informs physician and other team members of changes in the client's needs and updates the plan of treatment, as needed. • Manages, plans, coordinates and executes the patient’s safe discharge from service. Ensures that physician’s orders, discharge summary and communication to team members, patient and family members adhere to VNS Health and regulatory requirements. • Communicates and consults with patient’s MD and follows-up on problematic situations affecting care such as abnormal clinical findings, medication discrepancies, or other factors that impact patient’s ability to comply with the plan of care. Manages and coordinates all aspects of assigned caseload. • Assists patients with activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying weights and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, from family members and/or paraprofessionals. • For NFP Only • Establishes, implements, and revises a plan of care with input from the client and from appropriate multidisciplinary health team members (i.e., social worker, physician) based on goals mutually acceptable to the client. Ensures that services follow the plan of care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching, and evaluation of the delivery of care to meet the needs of the client. • Manages, plans, coordinates and executes the client’s safe discharge from service. Ensures that discharge summary and communication to team members, patient and family members adhere to VNS Health and regulatory requirements. • Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet clients needs. • Participates in all required NFP training sessions. • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card, may be required as determined by operational/regional needs. For Hospice Only: Wound Care Certification required or willingness to obtain within one (1) year of hire preferred Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred Education: Degree in Nursing from an approved program required Bachelor's Degree NFP Only- Nursing required Work Experience: Experience for CHHA: Minimum of one year of experience in a medical/surgical environment required Experience for Hospice: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience, including at least six months of Hospice, or Med/Surg or ICU or Emergency Dep’t or Home care, Palliative Care, Oncology or Long Term Care experience required Experience for NFP: Minimum of one year of recent experience in maternal/child health required Demonstrated basic computer skills required Pay Range per Visit: If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows: $78.64- $123.20 per visit. Pay Range USD $118,942.00 - USD $152,717.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day. $110,000 - $120,000 / year
Facility: Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Position: RN Unit Manager Location: Briarcliff Manor, NY Salary: $110,000 – $120,000 annually Shift Options: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Join Our Team of Caring Leaders Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care is seeking an experienced and motivated RN Unit Manager to join our leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse ready to elevate their career while making a meaningful impact in a Skilled Nursing Facility that values compassion, teamwork, and clinical excellence. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with facility leadership to oversee daily nursing operations and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth Manage staffing levels effectively to ensure high-quality resident care while controlling overtime Lead by example, promoting compassionate, resident-centered care Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of nursing staff Qualifications Active RN license in the State of New York Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ability to motivate and guide teams in a fast-paced environment What We Offer Generous PTO and paid holidays Comprehensive medical and dental benefits Employee recognition programs and company perks Supportive, team-oriented work environment Apply Today Be part of a team where your leadership truly makes a difference in the lives of residents and staff alike. IND123 
