Nursing Jobs in Fort Greene, NY
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
197498 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. Previous Experience In Working In Telemetry/Cardiology/Med Surg 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). 
$98,200 - $130,800 / year
Overview Manages the development, operations and quality of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) team, ensuring fidelity to the NFP model is consistent with NFP national and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) standards, and VNS Health philosophy, policies, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Ensures that NFP and VNS Health standards for service delivery and team performance are met or exceeded. Provides key leadership in facilitating and promoting the achievements of the NFP and VNS Health mission, guiding principles and philosophy of practice. Works under general supervision. What We Provide Referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program and opportunity for both pre- and post-tax contributions Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Opportunities for professional growth, career advancement and CEU credits What You Will Do Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of NFP policies, procedures and other elements of the NFP Program to ensure achievement of goals and compliance with NFP, VNS Health and regulatory standards. Uses principles of supervision, reflective practice, and staff development, to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the nurse home visitors, and to build and model a strengths-based, client-centered culture. Monitors compliance with NFP, DOH and VNS Health goals and objectives, and develops team strategies for improvement. Collaborates with the DOHMH and agency programs and departments to design and implement marketing and customer relation initiatives. Promotes NFP Program through liaison, lecturing and promotional activities in the community. Manages service delivery of assigned NFP team; ensures achievement of team goals and performance measures within the NFP and Agency’s strategic objectives and assumes accountability for achievement of team’s clinical, process and fiscal performance outcomes. Observes and analyzes performance patterns and uses reflective supervision to develop interventions to improve individual and team performance. Provides guidance and support to assigned team to encourage and support team learning, implementation and evaluation of plans that maintain and increase customer response, cost-efficiency, and quality care compliant with NFP and regulatory standards. Ensures that all staff, including supervisor, attend all required NFP Initial Education sessions as outlined in the orientation materials and contract with the Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office. Acts as a key resource and/or liaison in providing clinical and operational guidance and support to team. Uses NFP, DOHMH and VNS Health resources to achieve and enhance team outcomes. Supports, collaborates and provides guidance to NFP nurses in working through team development issues. Develops staff through individual and team coaching, use of internal and external resources and participation in NFP education and training sessions to build confidence and skill of nurse home visits. Involves staff in the process of self-development and holds staff accountable for meeting performance expectations and development plans. Uses a variety of methods in obtaining information about team member’s performance (e.g., team meetings, home visits, frequent chart review, and feedback from other professionals and clients). Analyzes and helps to resolve complex clinical case management problems, working in collaboration with other NFP managers, clinical specialists, and other VNS Health professional staff, as appropriate. Provides guidance to individuals and team to identify and resolve internal and external customer issues. In consultation with team members, identifies staffing and service needs of designated geographic areas and recommends changes as needed. Interprets and implements NFP/DOHMH and agency policies, state and federal regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Collaborates with other NFP team members to develop and maintain relationships with community health and social service providers to ensure reciprocal referral relationships that support NFP enrollment requirements and access to resources that meet family needs. Performs all duties inherent in a managerial role. Ensures effective staffing, evaluates performance, provides input for the development of the NFP budget, and hires, promotes, and terminates staff and recommends salary actions, as appropriate. 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 Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Work Experience: Minimum of four years experience in a health care or human services program, inclusive of a minimum of two years of managerial experience, a minimum of one year working with new mothers and infants and a minimum of one year working in a community based or home visiting program Required Proficiency in personal computer operations including MS Office applications Required Pay Range USD $98,200.00 - USD $130,800.00 /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. 
$90,000 - $145,000 / year
197026 Job Description Facilitates the patient’s hospitalization from admission through discharge. Coordinates with physicians, other nurses and social workers and other disciplines within the care team, including outside agencies, to expedite the appropriateness, effectiveness and timeliness of care. Job Responsibility Provides health education; stratify and Manage risk Coordinate care with internal and external providers Actively participate with a multidisciplinary team Conduct assessments and Develop treatment plans Applies clinical expertise and medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and discharge planning, and manages the resources necessary for cost effective, quality patient care. Coordinate care with internal and external providers with a wide range of professionals including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, community support specialists, nurses, on-site pharmacist, social workers, licensed professional counselors Partner with the Access team to triage new and existing clients, respond to emergent and urgent medical and psychiatric needs, and provide direct care 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). $100 BONUS - APPLY IMMEDIATELY!! LOOKING FOR ENGLISH/SPANISH SPEAKING AIDES OPORTUNITIES IN ALL THE BOROUGHS $ 23 AN HOUR 
$100,000 - $130,000 / year
Wound Care RN- LTC Brooklyn, NY *Salary: $100K - $130K annually (Depending on facility)* Responsibilities of the Wound Care Nurse: Works in conjunction with the DNS in supervising the restorative nursing, and wound care programs. Review new or worsening wounds. Reviews pressure ulcer prevention interventions. Makes recommendations relating pressure relieving devices. Coordinate wound care with interdisciplinary team (dietitian, rehab services, social service, nursing) Develop nursing care plans for resident at risk or currently with skin integrity issues, include treatment protocols Conduct weekly wound rounds with wound care consultant(s) / provider and conduct MD and family notifications and follow-up (care plan updates, etc). Provide resident and staff education. Work collaboratively with Physical therapy and nursing staff to maintaining nursing rehabilitation programs Qualifications: Must have excellent leadership skills Must have current New York State RN License Must have long-term care experience Must have experience as a RN Wound Care Nurse Must have Certified Wound Care Nurse Certification #6641 #5023 
