Nursing Jobs in Kearny, NJ
$105,000 - $120,000 / hour
Job Title: RN/MDS Coordinator Facility: Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Location: Hazlet, New Jersey Shift: Full-Time - 9am-5pm Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 annually Job Description: Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced MDS Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the Resident Assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the development and completion of MDS assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations. Maintain and periodically update policies and procedures for MDS and care plans. Perform administrative duties, including completing medical forms, reports, and evaluations. Develop and implement a quality assurance program for resident assessments and care plans. Collaborate with the Discharge Planning Coordinator on care plan portions of discharge plans. Participate in facility surveys and inspections by authorized government agencies. Monitor Quality Indicators (QI) and Quality Measures (QM) reports, implementing corrective actions as needed. Ensure timely completion and transmission of all assessments, reporting any issues to the Administrator. Assist with the coordination and scheduling of interdisciplinary care plan meetings. Collaborate with outside care team members, including residents' families and representatives. Assist in evaluating residents’ abilities and limitations, ensuring appropriate therapy and activities are scheduled. Contribute to therapy services and assist occupational therapists in carrying out activities. Requirements: Must be a team player with strong collaboration and communication skills. Empathetic and professional when interacting with residents, families, and staff. Must demonstrate integrity and accountability in all work tasks. Strong initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions. 2 years of nursing home experience preferred. New Jersey RN License. Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Dental Benefits Company Perks Employee Recognition Programs Team-Oriented Atmosphere Join our team as an MDS Coordinator, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while working in a dynamic healthcare environment. IND123 
$94,000 - $150,000 / year
191814 Job Description Manages team members, operations, and patient care activities of a patient care unit during assigned shift. Maintains a professional work environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care. Job Responsibility Manages and leads team members, operations and patient care activities within a patient care unit during assigned shift. Collaborates with team members and nursing management in the development of methods, techniques and analytical approach to patient care. Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team members toward achieving department objectives. Promotes and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Creates a professional work environment that encourages team member respect, engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes. Promotes appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical and compassionate practice. Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members during assigned shift. May conduct performance reviews and provide input into hiring, promotions and corrective actions. Serves as a role model for standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership). Educates team members in new and existing department procedures and systems (information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.). Provides input on department budget allocations to nursing management. Ensures adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice. Faciliates continual patient care unit compliance with the JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPPA regulations and System, hospital and department standards. Demonstrates core clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to supervise and provide direct patient care. Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health. Interprets policies, procedures and technical methods for team members. Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations that improve patient care delivery and team effectiveness using evidence-based strategies and solutions. 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 Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required. Specialized certifications, as needed. 4-6 years of nursing experience and 0-2 years of leadership/management experience, required. Current License to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. OR Master of Science required. Current License to practice as a Physician Assistant 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). 
LPN Job Descriptions * Oversees CNAs and training. * Assist in medical procedures. * Maintains accurate patient records. * Consult with RNs on care plan. * Explains procedures and treatment protocols to residents. * Monitoring resident care abd supervising other nursing staff. * Prepare patients for transfers or discharge. * Assist physicians during rounds of residents' rooms. * Assigns and delegate duties to CNAs. * Giving medication as prescribed by the physician. * Interview patients and records their medical history and physical condition. 
