Nursing Jobs in Oakland, NJ
$140,001.21 - $177,585.91 / year
Description The Nurse Manager (NM) is responsible for the management of nursing practice and operations on a designated unit/service setting such as inpatient, procedural, emergency department or ambulatory care. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of: clinical nursing practice, staff recruitment, retention, labor relations, supply chain and budget, staffing, employee performance evaluation, quality improvement, staff education, medical records, internal and external regulatory and survey requirements. The Nurse Manager collaborates with multiple professionals to support and coordinate the provision / management of patient care. This individual works closely with the Nursing Clinical Director, unit Dyad partner and staff in insuring that the Service/Unit setting maintains the highest standards of patient care and is responsive to the needs of the patient & family as well as the organization. Responsibilities Patient Care Leads nursing practice using the tenets of the Professional Practice Model of Relationship Centered Care and the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing for the promotion of the patient experience. Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of Care Checks and role models expected behaviors. Ensures the integration of Care Checks into clinical activities to enhance Relationship Centered Care validates staff members Care Checks on all patients by direct observation and patient feedback. Assesses staff competency in Care Checks/PHR and provides consistent meaningful feedback with more focused feedback as needed. Conducts rounding of patients on a daily basis (Monday-Friday.) Conducts rounding on staff on a weekly basis. Communicates quantitative and qualitative information regarding the patient experience and staff engagement to the staff and the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team that leads to the development and implementation of an action plan. Collaborates with the physician dyad and escalates concerns as appropriate. Follows up on all patient concerns in a timely manner and provides service recovery as needed. Demonstrates caring, agility, respect, compassion, empathy and active listening through dialogue, body language and actions. Patient Experience Role models the tenets of Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care (MSHRCC) through facilitation of the following actions but not limited to: Admission Welcome, Bedside Shift Report, HELP, AM/PM Care, Dedicated Sit Down, Purposeful Hourly Rounding (PHR)/Care Checks, Medication Review, Discharge Wrap Up, and MD/RN Unit Collaboration as applies to the care setting (inpatient, procedural ambulatory). Participates and facilitates Communication Huddle with staff at the start of the shift, identifying high-risk patients who require special attention and escalates concerns in a timely manner for resolution.. Communicates to nursing leadership concerns or issues identified during huddle and throughout shift. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates to Nursing Director/designee and Patient Relations as needed. Interprets and communicates patient experience scores and benchmarks and keeps staff informed of progress and areas of opportunity. Empowers staff to use evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients’ perceptions of care. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy and active listening through verbal and body language and actions. Quality and Safety Designs, supports and leads a safe, therapeutic and efficient patient-centered care environment for professional practice. Identifies and investigates issues or variances in practice/operations by participating in the RCA process and implements corrective action plans/safety solutions accordingly. Participates in unit and hospital based quality, patient safety and patient experience process improvement initiatives Utilizes the principles of Lean methodology for process improvement through the use of the Daily Management Boards. Fosters a fair and open Just Culture that encourages error and near-miss occurrence reporting. Leads interdisciplinary quality improvement teams using the principles of high reliability. Reviews unit progress, changes, and compliance with quality and safety metrics with clinical nurses and other members of the healthcare team. Responds to escalations of potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice by correcting concerns following institutional chain of command protocol. Monitors institutional information technology infrastructure and corrects gaps in clinical nursing documentation. Leads staff participation in quality and safety initiatives and mandated compliance measures. Demonstrates accountability for all unit quality and safety practices and compliance, and ensures required evaluation of staff competencies is maintained. Operations and administration Supports implementation of the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the department, throughout the clinical service and individual patient care units. Provides administrative and clinical oversight to ensure that all activity (staffing, support services, inter disciplinary collaboration, resources and financial viability) supports the goals of the organization. Works collaboratively with physician dyads and all members of the healthcare team to promote patient care and regulatory standards. Prioritizes recruitment and retention strategies in accordance with system and local hospital retention goals. Maintains a nursing unit in compliance with all regulatory agency mandates, including the regulations of NYS DOH and The Joint Commission. Oversees 24 hour patient care delivery, throughput, staffing and processes to ensure efficient and effective operations in all clinical specialties. Implements and monitors unit salary and supply budgets, including capital equipment allocation, budget variances, management of OT and vacancies according to MSHS financial goals. Monitors availability and maintenance of nursing equipment and supplies Maintains position control of established positions and manages the recruitment and retention of qualified staff. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Evaluates nursing staff performance and mentors, coaches, counsels and disciplines staff as needed. Evaluates all newly hired/transferred staff and participates in the decision about passing the probationary period. Participates in the ongoing and completes the annual performance appraisals for all staff. Completes performance improvement plans of employees as needed and shares feedback with the Associate Directors/Directors and Senior Directors accordingly. Interprets and implements the associated collective bargaining agreements and System and Hospital policies and procedures. Performs disciplinary actions as necessary with collaboration with Nursing and Labor Relations. Acts as a management witness in disciplinary activities. Insures all staff have met their orientation goals/weekly progress reports and annual competency requirements and participates in the Competency Planning Tool for unit/service. Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure communication with staff about progress, changes and compliance with all hospital policies and procedures. Maintains records of minutes for staff team meetings. Encourages, recognizes and rewards staff participation in quality and safety initiatives, compliance and successes. Facilitates organizational change initiatives by using effective strategies. Leads a shared decision making model by establishing a structure of shared governance, just culture and staff engagement in practice councils, departmental meetings and initiatives. Responds to protest of assignment in a timely manner as detailed in the collective bargaining agreement and discusses the resolution in unit staff meetings. Participates in staffing planning committees to meet all NYS mandatory requirements to insure safe staffing Professional Development Performs as a clinical leader who actively creates and supports nursing practice and an environment of care that reflects clinical excellence. Organizes the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients and their families and members of the healthcare team. Projects and cultivates a professional image to colleagues by communicating caring, respect, compassion, empathy and trust. Incorporates ethical principles into decision making for patient and family in collaboration with the clinical nursing staff and the healthcare team. Fosters a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, life-long learning and innovation for self and others. Acquires and disseminates knowledge and skills relative to the role, patient population, clinical specialty and global or local health community needs. Leads shared decision making through unit/service practice councils, nursing department and hospital committees, and clinical service/unit initiatives. Serves as a professional role model and preceptor for new leadership staff and students. Integrates the values of research and evidence-based practice and its application to nursing practice and the environment of care. Contributes to the profession of nursing through leadership and participation in professional organizations. Qualifications Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing required; Masters in nursing or health related field preferred 3-5 years nursing clinical care with Charge Nurse/Supervisory experience preferred. Must have relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice assigned Licensed as a registered nurse with current registration in New York State Board certification in clinical specialty or leadership preferred. BLS from the AHA Experience in Ambulatory Care Preferred. Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $140001.21 - $177585.91 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. $132,178 - $143,230 / year
Duties Description Are you interested in starting a career with New York State? Kingsboro Psychiatric Center is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse 3 Infection Control. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. Infection Control Nurses at Kingsboro Psychiatric Center are proficient in evidence-based nursing practices and function as liaisons between all departments and Infection Control Committees responsible for infection control and prevention services ensuring adherence to all infection control policies and procedures. Additional duties include: Collaborating with multi-disciplinary treatment teams to mitigate potential for infectious disease. Developing infection control risk assessment and plan along with educational programs for staff and patients. Evaluating the effectiveness of the infection control program and revising as needed. Leading annual flu prevention, treatment, and reporting. Completing of documentation and preparing comprehensive reports. Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are: Licensed and currently registered as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and 2 years of post-licensure nursing experience. One year of this experience must have been primarily working in the development, implementation, or administration of an infection control program. Substitution: A master’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience A doctorate in nursing may substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. Possession of a current Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certificate issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology may substitute for the one year of infection control program experience. OR Candidates within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance Access to tuition assistance programs Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required. Additional Comments: Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 22 ($82,326), an Increase Hiring Rate ($10,852), Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000), and Downstate adjustment of $4,000. The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($104,230), Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000) and Downstate adjustment of $4,000. Notes: If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. 
$87,692 - $131,538 / year
Description A Nurse Practitioner is certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law and licensed as a registered nurse. A nurse practitioner in a specialty provides acute/primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing and medical administration and manage a clinical program throughout the hospital continuum. Responsibilities Responsible For Patient care as outlined within collaborative practice agreement. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. Clinical Practice a. Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement in the specific clinical area and performs a periodic review of the collaborative agreement. b. Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination. c. Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examination, prescribes and alters medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area. d. Provides teaching and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses. e. Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record. f. Consults with physician as established in the collaborative practice agreement. g. Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care. h. Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to acute/primary health care delivery. i. Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physician in a timely fashion but not less than every three months j. Manage a clinical specialty program for a select patient population across the hospital continuum and provide outcome data for program evaluation and performance improvement. 2. Professional Development: a. Supports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and the Medical Center. b. Demonstrates accountability for own nursing practice. c. Advocates for patients/families and supports patients' rights. d. Considers ethical issues of professional nursing practice and adheres to the code of ethics. e. Demonstrates a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude in the delivery of health care. f. Serves as a resource person to nurses and other health team members. g. Participates in peer review. h. Incorporates research findings in clinical practice. i. Participates in approved nursing and medical research studies. j. Keeps knowledge current by self-directed learning, literature review and attendance at educational programs. k. Participates in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice. l. Contributes to the maintenance of a positive image of advanced practice nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs which recognize nursing as a profession. m. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice and patient care delivery. n. Seeks opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influences outcomes. o. Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect. COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT 1. The establishment of Collaborative Practice Agreement Chapter 257 of the Laws of 1988 of New York State which took effect April 1, 1989, authorizes Nurse Practitioners certified by the State Education Department to use the title "Nurse Practitioner" [for Nurse Practitioner job description, see appendix] and engage in the expanded practice of nursing, which may include the performance of primary health care services and the issuance of prescriptions. Practice agreements and practice protocols must be established and maintained in the practice settings of the Nurse Practitioner and collaborating physician where they shall be available to the Department for inspection. 2. Practice Protocols Practice protocols shall identify the area of practice to be performed by the Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with the physician and shall reflect accepted standards of nursing and medical practice. Protocols shall include provisions for case management including diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate recordkeeping by the Nurse Practitioner; and may include such other provisions as are determined by the Nurse Practitioner and collaborating physician to be appropriate. These protocols will be determined by area of specialty. 3. Practice Agreements Practice agreements shall include provisions for the following: a. Patient Assignment Patients are assigned to the Nurse Practitioner or physician according to the needs of the patient. b. Diagnostic Tests Laboratory tests may be ordered according to the initial work-up guidelines found in the reference protocol. Collaboration is not necessary for routine diagnostic procedures. However, consultation and documentation should be completed before more extensive tests are ordered, e.g., nuclear medicine tests, MRI, CT scan, IVP, etc. c. Consultation Nurse Practitioners consult with and refer patients to subspecialty clinics as needed. d. Prescriptive Practice Nurse Practitioners prescribe medications according to the New York State Laws and Regulations for prescription writing and record-keeping (see Appendix). e. Charting Nurse Practitioners are responsible for documenting findings, consultations and plans of care in the patients' medical records. . Qualifications Master's degree program designed to prepare a registered nurse to provide acute/primary health care services or the successful completion of an approved supplemental education program, i.e., post-Masters NP certificate Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $87692 - $131538 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
174581 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). $115,147 - $133,226 / year
Description Duties Description The Registered Nurse 1 will coordinate, direct and provide professional nursing care to residents of the Nursing Home under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Administrator. Notes Maintaining a current and valid license and/or registration is a condition of employment; failure to do so will result in removal from the position. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. Should an appointee be subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, employment may be terminated Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health Veterans Home at Montrose employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Registered Nurse 1, Grade 18. Transfer: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, to a Registered Nurse 1, Grade 18. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate would have experience in a Long-Term Care setting with a geriatric population. Additional Comments Salary reflects the contractual salary range at step 4 and a geographic pay differential of $35,000 and downstate adjustment of $4,000 for New York City, Westchester, and Suffolk counties. Salary also includes shift differential for evening and night shift and $575.00 inconvenience pay. All Shifts Available. We are a 252-bed long term skilled care nursing facility providing care to the Veterans of our community. Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds And many more... The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request. NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. 
