Nursing Jobs in Old Westbury, NY
$117,204.63 - $141,254.63 / year
Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care provided, including restorative care for residents in a manner that is reflective the ESCC Core Values. As the direct care provider of health services, he/she shares appropriate information with all other health services staff in an effort to assist each resident in achieving his/her maximum level of development. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN assesses the resident, plans intervention and evaluates the outcome of care provided. Performs treatments and special care as required, ex. tracheotomy care, central venous lines, oxygen administration, cast care, dressing changes, etc. Administer medication and immunization as ordered. Confer with physician or other health team members regarding patient care management. Assist the physician in performing physical examinations and treatments. Evaluate the effects of prescribed treatment including orthotics and report same to appropriate disciplines. Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, seizures activity, other disease manifestations and other clinically significant data. Implement plan of care as outlines in the resident’s Interdisciplinary Care Plan including positioning, play, feeding techniques, behavior modifications plan etc. Participate in completing MDS. Revised care plan as resident condition changes. Assumes the role of nurse in charge of a unit for the shift as assigned Educate residents and families with regard to their treatment plan Document interventions and teaching outcomes accurately and timely Maintain a safe therapeutic resident care environment. Directs and supervises CNAs, unit a clerk, LPN and other RN’s when in charge. Establishes effective working relations with staff residents and family members. Ensures that the Center and the Department of Nursing policies and procedures are follow in the planning implementation and evaluation of care. Review medication administration records for completeness at end of shift. Give and receives the nursing report and follow through on any special instructions. When in charge makes periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by LPN’s and CNAs and to evaluate the residents physical and emotional status. Participates in the orientation of new staff residents and families to the unit. Carries out restorative and rehabilitative programs including teaching resident to wash/feed/dress self as appropriate. Ensures that the facility policy on the use of restraints is followed and that documentation is timely and accurate. Ensure that the unit is kept clean free from clutter and that the supply room door is kept locked; request the supervisor’s intervention as necessary to achieve this. Follows infection control standards and ensures that assigned personnel do likewise. Keep abreast of new nursing policies and procedures. Keep nurses notes, plan of care and all other documentation pertaining to your assigned resident timely accurate and complete. Carries out end of shift responsibility e.g. supplies are available for next shift’. Unit is clean and tidy; all documentation is complete and accurate. Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator. Qualifications Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited RN program. New York State RN License Required New York State RN Registration Certificate Required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing preferred Current BCLS certification Experience One (1) year clinical experience in a pediatric and/or adolescent chronic /rehabilitative care facility preferred. Employee Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently. Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds. Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary. Working Conditions: Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area. Will be subject to frequent interruptions. May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Salary Range: $117,204.63/Yr. to $141,254.63/Yr. 
$130,000 - $145,000 / year
Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY To ensure in collaboration with the Nurse Manager that each neighborhood provide safe, appropriate and goal-directed care and to provide support and direct nursing staff. To be familiar with all policies and procedures. Be able to seek appropriate guidance as needed. Work in collaboration with medical doctors in emergent situations and support and promote family centered care and maintain effective communication with family members. The RN Supervisor will be responsible for working an on-site schedule of a 3-4 days/week including weekends. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills in change management, emotional intelligence and demonstrated leadership experience in a residential or behavioral health setting. The RN Supervisor will be included in a Nursing Leadership weekend rotation to ensure continuity of systems and protocols are maintained through the entire week. JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures. Demonstrates professionalism and flexibility in all situations and encounters. Represents the Children’s Center knowledgably and with dignity when interacting with visitors or in the community. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of safety, warmth and support which encourages residents/families and staff to achieve their full potential. Provides staff with supervision, support and guidance necessary to implement nursing theory and practice and provide safe, appropriate goal directed care. Performs clinical evaluation for the physician on site and reports clinical findings for medical decisions. Guides and supervises the nursing staff in the delivery of nursing care, to ensure continuity of care and to evaluate the quality of total care provided on the evening and night tours of duty. Provides accurate, objective and thorough endorsement of resident status to oncoming management and to clinical status meetings when scheduled Initiates investigations of care issues and family concerns in a timely and thorough manner. This includes, but is not limited to, incident reports, medication errors and abuse and neglect reporting Collaborate with Nurse Manager, supervise and support nursing staff, including performance evaluations, coaching and counseling. Interprets policies and procedures for nursing staff and other services. Provides education and training as needed regarding policy and procedure. Provides input to Team Leaders on a regular basis regarding employee performance on their shift, and intervenes as necessary to provide coaching, counseling and/or progressive discipline. When providing same follows all rules of regulations of the Center, the SDOH and the 1199 bargaining unit. Takes responsibility to arrange coverage for scheduled shift if unable to provide coverage as planned. Displays flexibility and willingness to assure house coverage is provided when requested. Maintains accurate and clear records regarding changes in shift assignment in accordance with rules of the Center and the 1199 bargaining unit contract. Uses SBAR and other tools, such as 24 hours report to objectively document resident/family concerns Manages night medication cabinet and seeks solutions to obtain medication for residents if needed. Attends management meetings as required, this includes Operations Meetings and other Management Training as scheduled Rounds on Neighborhoods for the purpose of obtaining clinical information on residents, to support and educate staff, to assist with family issues and endorses complete information to next shift. Promotes 24 x7 accurate, objective clinical and administrative reports. Follow-up on status of residents transferred to other facilities and reports follow up to oncoming shift, Team Leader and physician Communicates effectively with Center Departments regarding resident/family needs on tour of duty and documents communication in a clear and concise manner. Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator. Qualifications Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited RN program B.S. N. (required); M.S.N. preferred NYS RN License and RN Registration Certificate (required) BCLS certificate (required) PALS certification preferred Completion of courses mandated for continuation of RN license, (ex. Infection Control course; Child Abuse course.) Experience Minimum of two years pediatric experience. Minimum of three years experience in supervisory role. Experience in pediatric and adolescent chronic and restorative nursing modalities preferred. Employee Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently. Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds. Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary. Working Conditions: Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area. Will be subject to frequent interruptions. May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Salary Range: $130,000.00/Yr. to $145,000.00/Yr.