Nursing Jobs in Hewlett, NY
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
194956 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. Inpatient experience preferred Critical care 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). 
$136,708 - $150,000 / year
About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview Under the Direction of the VP of Nursing and Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing directs the clinical and administrative functions of assigned nursing units to ensure high quality, effective patient care and effective use of labor and non-labor resources. Works with the senior nursing management leadership team to evaluate nursing services and patient care; assists with planning, developing, and implementing policies, procedures and standards for patient services and monitors reporting units for compliance. Participates in the selection and development of effective leadership teams of clinical managers and professional staff. Labor and Delivery Full-Time / On-Site Evenings/ Nights (flex) / 4 - days per week Responsibilities REQUIRED LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Communication: Strong written and verbal skills are demonstrated in reports, correspondence and presentations. Ensures staff are kept informed of Maimonides Health and departmental priorities. Communicates the vision statement and Maimonides Health’s strategic priorities and demonstrates commitment toward their achievement. Professional Development: Participates in conferences, workshops and other professional development activities to maintain licensure and/or remain professionally current with advances in field of expertise. Staff Development: Ensures staff receive mandated in-servicing in Safety, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Customer Service, Infection Control and any other in-service that may apply. Problem Solving: Recommendations and decision making reflect strong analytical skills and focus on quality, cost containment, and impact of change on other departments. Customer Service Management: Incorporates Maimonides Health's Customer Service goals in developing and/or revising departmental policies and systems. Continually reviews the service delivery process to exceed customer expectations. Is perceived as a role model by staff, peers in customer service leadership. Project Management: Participates in multi-disciplinary task forces, committees and projects, demonstrating team spirit and ability to work with different internal customers. When leading a project team demonstrates the ability to bring together different views and skills toward timely and effective completion of project objectives. Clinical Leadership: Clinical management staff provides clinical supervision. Leads clinical (treatment) planning meetings. Provide in-service training and maintenance of clinical standards. May provide leadership for hospital-wide clinically oriented committees. ___________________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Works with the senior nursing management leadership team in establishing unit goals and objectives and periodically evaluates progress towards goals, consistent with Maimonides Health’s goals. * Assists with planning, developing, and implementing policies, procedures and standards for patient services and monitors reporting units for compliance. * Participates in designing protocols and documentation tools for assign Nursing area(s); defining nursing responsibilities and roles in new procedures. Works with the senior nursing management leadership team and members of the healthcare team to develop, monitor, implement and evaluate nursing standards. * Evaluates training and educational needs of staff, in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) orientation programs and in-services for nurses and other Emergency Medicine Staff. Documents develop and implement nursing conferences and meetings as appropriate. * Provides and communicates information to members of the healthcare team on a variety of clinical and administrative matters (e.g., new products, equipment and techniques); assesses and evaluates the process of new programs and makes recommendations to management on implementation and/or acquisition of new products/techniques; conducts in-services as required. Assists the senior nursing management leadership team in identifying CQI projects. Works with leadership in developing, implementing and monitoring quality assurance projects as well as analyzing data. * Participates in the selection, hiring, and supervision of clinical leadership and professional staff; initiates disciplinary action, carries out annual performance appraisal of employees, recommending promotions, raises, training, etc. Assists the Director of Nursing in preparing and developing the annual capital budget for the department by selecting and recommending the purchase of equipment and other items necessary to move the department forward in technology and improve departmental efficiency. Assists in preparation of the departmental operating and personnel budgets; manages the budget throughout the year, analyzes and monitors monthly reports and overtime runs for the department to ensure that the department operates within budget guidelines. * Reviews standards and related policies and procedures for compliance with requirements of regulatory agencies; recommends and implements changes as required and ensures changes are communicated to Patient Services staff; monitors and reviews departmental and unit compliance with reporting requirements. * Responds to problems that arise on a daily basis; resolves where possible, referring problems or responses to the appropriate individual as required; reviews and investigates all complaints received by the department with department members to ensure speedy resolution and reply. Works with the Director of Nursing in directing the maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health comfort and safety of patients and staff. * Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. *Indicates an essential job function. Qualifications Requirements: BSN Degree 5 years clinical L&D experience. 2 years leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Team Leader). Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee and advance nursing practice and lead patient care operations. Flexible with time, excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service skills BCLS, ACLS, NRP Specialty certification Preferred MSN Degree Pay Range USD $136,708.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer. 
Hiring Home Health Aides (HHAs) for Skilled Nursing Facilities Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Hourly pay rate: $21 We would love to hear from you and see how we can help you advance your career in the medical field and earn money while caring for your community! All of our Home Health Aides have access to: Flexible Scheduling! (Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends available!) Competitive Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit Dedicated Office staff & 24-hour On-call Service Positive Work Environment Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options available Paid Sick Leave Lucrative Referral Bonuses We look forward to hearing from you soon. Apply today! Main Function: Under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, performs duties in the care and treatment of patients on maintenance dialysis. We are seeking a Registered Nurse who has at least 1 year of experience. Candidate must be licensed in New York and have current BCLS certification. Candidate should have knowledge with computers and electronic charting. We offer very competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Join us and be part of a dynamic and professional team in a state of the art facility 
