Nursing Jobs in Hackensack, NJ
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
RN or LPN, Admissions Nurse Nursing Home Located in Staten Island, NY Salary: $80K to $100K range (based on experience/licensure) APPLY TODAY!! Qualifications: Must have New York RN or LPN license Must have prior nursing home admissions experience Knowledge of admissions processes Thorough understanding of CMS guidelines, DOH regulations, and insurance policies. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Insurance experience including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, private , government and all insurance plans. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems Financial background and ability to complete admissions and financial screenings Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience Ability to perform physical assessments and interpret clinical data Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in using computer systems and software application Responsibilities of the Admissions Nurse: Demonstrates knowledge and the capacity to accurately interpret the PRI/RUG Classification System. Properly manage referral case load and respond in a timely manner Accurately assesses the classification and patient disposition upon screening. Ability to coordinate referral via EMR including verification of benefits Ability to coordinate the bed board/census when needed. Ability to assess potential patients at partnering hospitals. Addresses /accommodates the age-specific physical, psychosocial and emotional changes in residents/patients when planning programs and/or delivering care. Maintains updated knowledge and understanding of the comprehensive services available for new admissions. Discusses/interprets patient's potential and present status with appropriate disciplines. Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain a professional rapport with members of the health care team in facilities and referring hospitals. Demonstrates a high level of communications skills and interviewing skills with patients, families, and all disciplines. Communicates clearly and comprehensible to residents, patients, and family members, understanding changes in cognition an allowing sufficient time for the processing of information. #7348 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
186621 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. 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). 
$1,200 Sign On Bonus! Join our wonderful team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) today! Autumn Lake Healthcare is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)! We provide our staff with the resources, tools, and training needed to succeed and grow in their current and desired future positions. We pride ourselves on our caring and compassionate management team who are there to fully support our staff and residents. Benefits for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): $1,200 Sign on Bonus! Only for Full and Part-time employees (NO PER-DIEM) Shift Differentials! Referral Bonuses! Competitive Rates! Wonderful Environment! Great Benefit package! Qualifications & Experience Requirements for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Previous Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) LP 
This is a travel nurse position, a car is preferred and mileage is reimbursed. We are looking for full time, and weekends is not required. Starting 8:30am-5pm. 
