Nursing Jobs in Jersey City, NJ
$117,603 - $195,998 / year
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Ensure the provision of quality patient care to all hospitalized patients in the most efficient manner in accordance with company policy. Provides direct supervision and coordination of inpatient staff. Responsible for high volume monthly treatments. Utilizes the FMC mission, core values and customer service philosophy to ensure quality service while maintaining a high level of efficiency management. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing. Monitors costs/spending in all areas including medical supply inventory, personnel and accounts payable. Determines innovative ways to reduce costs and maintain quality. Ensures proper staffing and operations at all contracted facilities. Ensures efficient staff/ patient scheduling and efficient staffing utilization following company policy while maintaining a safe environment. Provides leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters. Acts as an advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, development, disciplinary action and terminations. Technically proficient in the specific department and knowledge of industry practice and business principles. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. Reviews profit and loss statements for greater understanding of specific department performance. Responsible for Acute Care Electronic System (ACES) include the following: Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner. Collaborates with contracted facility representatives to maintain a state of survey readiness for internal and external agency surveys. Works with contracted facility (ies) to resolve specific department issues as suggested/directed as a result of a survey. Maintains and prepares QAI data and presentations. Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives, often leading a collaborative effort among members of a project team. Assures provision of facility specific QAI information as appropriate. Interacts with internal departments and external customers; particularly in problem resolution and acting as the industry expert on behalf of the customer. Ensures compliance with hospital regulations and participates in surveys conducted by TJC, CMS, OSHA and other agencies. Ensures a proper orientation and training program for all clinical and technical staff. Ensures that continuing in-services are provided to all clinical and technical staff. Maintain documentation of all training. Conducts and documents acute staff meetings on a regular basis. Ensures provision of dialysis and related services such as hemoperfusion, apheresis, continuous renal replacement therapies, peritoneal dialysis, and UF complete if contracted to do so. Ensures that treatment information is documented appropriately by staff performing treatments and oversees billing for services performed is timely and accurate. If appropriately licensed, performs treatments as necessary to assist in times of high census, staffing shortages, and/or to assist with managing staffing costs as appropriate. Confers routinely with Technical Program Manager and Technical Operations Manager to ensure preventative maintenance program for routine machine maintenance, to ensure the timely repair of disabled machines, to coordinate infection control measures, routine culturing, water testing, logging of results, transportation of equipment and supplies and communicate technical information to the staff. Ensures all acute treatments are performed in contracted hospitals according to the established policies and procedures and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Ensures efficient utilization of supplies and equipment. Assists with various projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Availability for night and weekend calls/troubleshooting may be necessary to oversee issues as they arise with management of a 24/7/365 service. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. Could possibly be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. SUPERVISION: May be responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of inpatient staff as designated by region. EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN); Advanced degree desirable Current state licensure as applicable EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS : 3-5 years’ related experience. 3+ years’ supervisory or project/program management experience preferred. The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $117,603.00-$195,998.00 Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors 
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 Westchester 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 
$190,000 - $230,000 / year
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY An exempt clinical position where the nurse practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing direct patient care. The NP participates as a leader of the skilled nursing facility (SNF) care team. Visits managed care and fee-for-service patients at skilled and long-term levels of care in designated SNFs facilities. Provides appropriate evidence-based geriatric medicine. Coordinates care with hospitalists, primary care physicians and care managers. Makes home visits as directed by the medical staff to meet patient needs and provide continuity of care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintains privileges in multiple Nursing Homes as directed by ACA Maintains license and malpractice insurance Consults supervising attending as needed Documents patient visits electronically at least 90% of the time Participates in documentation and other quality improvement programs Available via phone weekdays 8am- 7pm and when on call. Will reviews, approves, and modifies admission orders Creates a detailed admit note for each admission within 24 hours of patient admission to SNF, including medication reconciliation Initiates/documents Advanced Directives Determines if Health Care Proxy status is correct and invoke if appropriate On weekends, takes call for admissions and see new patients within 24 hours of admission on a rotating basis with other practitioners in the program. Daily Visits Initiates and review orders, including medications, on a daily basis Reviews labs, radiology reports, and consults on all patients Talks to and examines each assigned skilled-level patient on daily rounds Monday through Friday Writes at least one daily progress note for each skilled patient Assess patient’s medical stability daily. Consults/coordinates with specialists as needed Addresses acute mental status changes via non-pharmacologic or pharmacologic measures, consultation or transfer Coordinates/assess rehab progress on a daily basis Discusses concerns with the patient, family, rehab, and case management. Educates patient and family members regarding acute and chronic illness management Attends family meetings as necessary Assists PCP’s that participate in SNF management Informs attending and/or ACA medical director of significant changes in medical condition Participates in weekly utilization meetings, collaborating with the SNF care team and ACA care managers Coordinates with PCP’s, Hospitalists, ACA Medical Directors and Case Managers Performs home visits on selected patients Addresses /coordinates any legal issues. Discharge Develops a discharge plan utilizing input from case management and rehab. Identify barriers to discharge Creates a detailed discharge summary for each admission on all patients, including medication reconciliation, and sends to the PCP at the time of SNF discharge Ensures that patients have all appropriate drug and DME prescriptions at discharge Coordinates visits with the PCP post-discharge Discharges summary to be sent to the PCP at discharge Updates all patients in Care Screen™ before discharge Coordinates transition from skilled to long term placement. Long-Term Care Assists case management in the evaluation of selected long term patients Follows “new” long term patients every 30 days Assists the attending physician with management for complex long-term patients Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE License to practice as a Registered Nurse and a certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing. Geriatrics specialty certification preferred Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience preferred, including work in a skilled nursing facility. 20 days PTO, Health insurance, 401 k %2, Malpractice insurance. 
TRABAJO INMEDIATO DISPONIBLE PARA HHA/PCA EN BROOKLYN & QUEENS TURNOS DE 12 HORAS EN LA MANANA Y NOCHE. NOSOTROS PAGAMOS $20.34 CADA HORA CON DERECHO A DEPOSITO DIRECTO. ORIENTACION SE HACE ELECTRONICAMENTE. NECESITAMOS TRABAJADORES Y TRABAJADORAS QUE HABLEN ESPANOL. SI TIENEN PREGUNTAS LLAMA A RECURSO HUMANOS - 718-819-5235 EXT 211 & 214 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
200407 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. At least 2 years of RN 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). 
