Nursing Jobs in Irvington, NY
$125,000 - $130,000 / year
RN Infection Preventionist Facility: Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Location: Flushing, NY Position: RN Infection Preventionist Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift Salary: $125,000–$130,000 annually , based on experience Join Our Team as an RN Infection Preventionist! Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist to join our clinical leadership team. In this essential role, you will oversee the facility's Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a safe and healthy environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the facility's Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program. Develop, implement, and maintain infection prevention policies and procedures. Conduct ongoing surveillance of healthcare-associated infections and analyze infection trends. Investigate outbreaks and implement appropriate interventions to reduce transmission. Educate and train staff on infection prevention practices, standard precautions, and regulatory requirements. Monitor compliance with infection control protocols through audits and observations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes and maintain regulatory compliance. Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings and resident care conferences. Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and infection surveillance records. Serve as the facility's liaison with local and state public health agencies regarding reportable diseases and outbreaks. Stay current on CDC, CMS, and New York State Department of Health infection prevention guidelines and ensure facility compliance. Qualifications Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Infection Prevention Certification (CIC) or Infection Preventionist certification required. Minimum of 1 year of nursing home or skilled nursing facility experience required. Previous experience in infection prevention or quality assurance is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of infection prevention regulations and best practices. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to educate staff, monitor compliance, and lead infection prevention initiatives. Benefits Competitive salary Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Recognition Program Supportive, team-oriented work environment Company perks and employee discounts If you're passionate about protecting the health and well-being of residents and staff through exceptional infection prevention practices, we encourage you to apply today and become part of the Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation team. Apply today! IND123 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
196038 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. 1+ years of experience as Registered Nurse 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). 
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. 
$100,006.40 - $119,995.20 / year
Description Clin Research Nurse Coordinator 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 Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator, under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Clinical Research Nurse Manager, ensures the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance w/ federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and Holy Name policies and procedures. This position is primarily responsible for the accurate completion of visit procedures and collection of information from study patients according to protocols, and for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants. In addition, the clinical research nurse also acts as a study coordinator for limited studies. What You Will Do Provides nursing care to research study patients Ensures compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements Performs medical tests, including, but not limited to, vital signs, imaging studies, and electrocardiograms, injections and phlebotomy Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notifies Principle Investigator of findings/issues Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment Documents medical data in patient chart, regulatory binder, case report forms and clinical trials management system to capture protocol requirements Ensures assigned studies are conducted in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines: Ensures site compliance with research protocols by reviewing all regulatory requirements to confirm implementation of appropriate methods, practices, and procedures for all research activities Develops accurate source materials and ensures compliance from site staff Provides accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting in both sponsor and Holy Name databases Ensures appropriate credentialing and training of the Holy Name research team Supports the regulatory staff in the maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with Holy Name ICR SOP and applicable regulations Interfaces with research participants, to support efforts to determine eligibility and consenting of study participants according to protocol Communicates and collaborates specific study requirements to the research team, including internal and external parties, sponsor, monitors, PI, and study participants Ensures compliance with research protocols, by providing ongoing quality control audits, including maintaining ongoing investigational drug accountability Disburses investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration, as necessary Communicates and collaborates w/ study team including internal and external parties, sponsors, PI, and study participants Assists in the identification and recruitment of new studies; participates in study start-up inclusive of contracts and budget preparation Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree BSN Required Experience Qualifications 4-6 years 3-5 years of recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., performing vital signs, nursing assessments, performing ECG/EKG, phlebotomy, administering injections, etc.) Understanding of regulatory requirements such as ICH-GCP, for clinical research Detail-oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work Strong follow-through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative Must have professional demeanor, strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians and co-workers Ability to work well independently as well as in team environment Strong interpersonal, customer service and multi-tasking skills are critical Proficient in Google Drive and/or Microsoft Office Word and Excel, electronic health systems and databases used in research environment Possess the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and manage deadlines Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies and procedures Licenses and Certifications NJ Nursing License Upon Hire Required BLS Upon Hire 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: $100,006.40-$119,995.20 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. 
