Nursing Jobs in Paramus, NJ
$107,999.99 - $153,000 / year
Description The Transplant Coordinator is a Registered Professional Nurse with specific knowledge and skills who participates in the coordination of clinical programs and services for designated patient populations within the Transplantation Institute. Responsibilities Responsible For Development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of clinical programs and services for designated patient populations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice 1. Coordinates the multidisciplinary screening and evaluation of patients seen in the transplant practice at MSH and approved satellites. The multidisciplinary team includes the transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, social work, nutrition, pharmacy and finance. Coordinators work with their assistants to facilitate other medical specialty visits as needed. 2. Ensures all necessary lab tests are performed on potential transplant candidates and that results are updated as required (including bloodwork sent to Rogosin for tissue typing). 3. Participates in making recommendations regarding placing as patient on the transplant waiting list. Educates patients on the benefits of living donation (when applicable). 4. Communicates with all active transplant candidates regarding waiting list status on an ongoing basis. Ensures all medical clearances are updated regularly. 5. On call responsibilities include facilitating all organ offers from UNOScommunicating with surgeons, fellows and patients to ensure timeliness of all organ offers. Coordinators also answer patient calls after hours, on holidays and weekends. 6. Follows patients during their hospitalization and coordinates with transplant team to coordinate consulting services as needed. Coordinates outpatient follow up visits with the outpatient transplant team. 7. Educates patients and family regarding all transplant medications, lifestyle changes, as well as outpatient follow-up protocols. 8. Assesses continued recovery of patient through compliance with outpatient visits, scheduling of blood tests, regular review of labs, adjusts immunosuppressive medication as needed during regular lab review. Professional Practice 1. Supports the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Medical Center. 2. Maintains clinical competence. 3. Is responsible and accountable for their own nursing practice. 4. Advocates the highest standards of nursing practice. 5. Approaches patients, families and other members of the health care team in a professional, respectful manner. 6. Serves as a clinical role model and resource to the nursing staff. 7. Serves as a professional resource to other members of the health care team. 8. Demonstrates professional involvement by: a. Attending and participating in workshops, seminars, and courses as presenter or author. b. Keeping abreast of current literature and trends in practice. c. Participating in related professional organizations. 9. Considers ethical issues in professional nursing practice. 10. Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect. 11. Maintains attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards. 12. Adheres to dress code in accordance with departmental policy. Administrative Practice 1. Collaborates with other members of the health care team in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of policies, procedures, and standards of care for designated patient populations. 2. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital, departmental and care center standards, policies, procedures and guidelines as well as regulatory agency standards. 3. Participates in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement programs. 4. Participates in risk management activities including identifying and communicating issues of risk in a timely manner. 5. Participates in committee activities. 6. Is aware of and responsive to budgetary constraints and incorporates financial principles into program development and allocation of resources. 7. Assists in the recruitment/retention, annual evaluations and disciplinary process for support staff of their designated organ program (i.e. transplant coordinator assistant and medical assistants). Qualifications NYS RN with BSN and at least 2 years acute care hospital nursing experience. Master's degree, work with the patient population, critical care experience preferred. Non-Bargaining Unit, 127 - Pre Renal Transplant - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital 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 $107999.99 - $153000 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. 
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA New Grads Welcome! Lincoln Park Care Center- is looking to hire for the CNA Certified Nurse Asisstant position. We are an exceptional team-oriented facility where we thrive on making our residents and staff as comfortable and happy as possible. We provide our team with everything necessary to help you succeed and grow! Come join us as an CNA and turn your work dreams into reality. *Sign On Bonus $3000.00 *Referral Bonus $1000.00 Benefits for Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Job Security (Part of a union) Great Work Enviorment Competitive Rates Free Uniform and Meals Referral Program Qualifications as a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA NJ CNA License OR in school to become a CNA Ability to Adapt and take on all responsibilities of the CNA role Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Shifts: All Shifts INDMP 
$115,494 - $192,328 / year
Description The Clinical Program Manager provides clinical support and administrative direction within the Tisch Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Office (TCC CCTO). In collaboration with the Associate Director for Research, clinical trials investigators, and TCC CCTO Administrative Directors; this candidate is responsible for the implementation and conduct of clinical trials with investigational anti-cancer agents in the Cancer Institute. The Candidate must have expert knowledge of cancer as a disease process, cancer treatment modalities, and the process of conducting clinical research. The Candidate will follow a caseload of patients in the ambulatory setting and assist in the administration and plan of the research program. The Clinical Program Manager will report into the CCTO’s Administrative Director. Responsibilities Administrative Responsibilities: Supervises Clinical Research Coordinator positions and other CRNs to ensure protocol compliance, accurate data collection and sample acquisition. Develops educational programs for the Nursing Staff regarding specific protocols. Manage clinical trials portfolio and assure timely regulatory start-up of protocols. Monitor accruals and identify opportunities to grow research program. Liaison with industry sponsors and CROs. Liaison with CCTO office (including pre-award, post award and QAP). Clinical Research Responsibilities: Responsible for coordinating study enrollment, establishing a database of patients, protocol treatment and follow-up care for patients participating in clinical trials. Collaborates with primary nursing staff to provide nursing care to patients receiving therapy on a clinical research trial. Assists the principal investigator in the process of assuring adequate informed consent. Assures the primary nursing staff understands how to administer investigational agents per specifications of the protocol. Assures that blood sampling and specimen preparation is accomplished per specifications of the protocol; and monitors test results, as appropriate Documents clinical study and therapy in patient’s chart and all other databases as required. In collaboration with the Nursing Staff, assesses patients on study for complications related to therapy. Communicates observations/findings to attending physicians and in medical records are required. Ensures that drug dosing and sample collections times are recorded on study worksheets. Provides in-service training and serves as a resource to other clinical personnel including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health care professionals. Communicates with referring and affiliated physicians to ensure documentation of clinical findings throughout the clinical trial. Collaborates with attending physicians to identify and recruit patients eligible for clinical trial. Establishes and maintains database of prospective patients for clinical trials within CTMS. Oversees scheduling of patient laboratory and radiologic assessments, admissions, and clinic visits. Establishes mechanisms to ensure complete and accurate data collection and documentation. Clinical Responsibilities: The Clinical Program Manager is responsible for assuring compliance with mandated clinical interventions inclusive of core measures within the department and the Medical Center. This individual interfaces directly with MSMC Departments, Administrators, Nursing, Medical and Quality Leadership, and Clinical Staff, overseeing administrative and daily operations of the core measures and clinical intervention compliance program. In conjunction with Nursing, Medical and Quality Leadership, coordinates core measures and clinical intervention compliance activities Assists in development and design of action plans to support compliance with measures indicators and provides support and educational resources to departments and services relative to core measures quality assessment and improvement processes. Assists in establishing and implementing short and long term goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures for core measures programs. Provides coordination and leadership in the execution of day to day program activities, as appropriate to program objectives and areas of expertise. Oversees the collection, compilation, and analysis of clinical program activity data. Provides technical assistance, resource services, consultation and education to clinical departments relative to core measures activities. Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required. Masters in Nursing or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) preferred Certification in specialty area preferred 5 years directly related experience (some supervisory preferred) New York State License with current registration as a registered professional nurse 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 $115494 - $192328 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. 
$115,494 - $192,328 / year
Description The Clinical Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and conduct of clinical trials with investigational anti-cancer agents in the Cancer Institute. The Candidate must have expert knowledge of cancer as a disease process, cancer treatment modalities, and the process of conducting clinical research. The CPM will follow a caseload of patients in the ambulatory setting and assist in the administration and plan of the research program. This position will be primarily assigned to our Downtown Clinical Research Programs which operate at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Chelsea but is expected to move throughout the health care system based on patient needs. Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities: Provides exemplary patient care while ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner and clinical research documentation is inspection ready. Responsible for coordinating study enrollment, establishing a database/case load of patients, protocol treatment and follow-up care for patients participating in clinical trials. Responsible for ensuring protocol adherence and accurate source data. Implement the standards for research protocols in compliance with regulatory, institutional, and external agencies Collaborates with attending physicians to identify and recruit patients eligible for clinical trial. Oversees scheduling of patient laboratory and radiologic assessments, admissions, and clinic visits and supports investigators with the informed consent process and documentation. Evaluate, treat and/or triage untoward reactions according to the standard of care and protocol guidelines, prescribe and manage supportive care medications. Assures the primary nursing staff understands how to administer investigational agents per specifications of the protocol. Ensures accurate and timely research documentation and works with ancillary departments (i.e. infusion, radiology, etc.) to ensure research is integrated into standard clinical operations. Education Responsibilities: Develops educational content and delivers nurse-to-nurse education, specifically the education of Nursing Staff regarding specific protocol requirements, treatment administration of investigational agents, coordination of timed or sequenced events (i.e. serial vitals) and the accurate capture of clinical data for the purposes of the study and patient monitoring. Teach, coach and mentor junior staff; serves as preceptor Provides routine and ongoing education to patients and families; serves as patient advocate Quality: Reports unexpected and unanticipated events to institutional offices and committees (i.e. Data safety monitoring, institutional review board, etc.) Facilitates in/external monitoring and auditing; leads quality improvement and process improvement projects Responsible for ensuring compliance with core measures and national standards are continuously met and collaborates with key departments, Administrators, Nursing, Medical and Quality Leadership, and Clinical Staff, to coordinate such activities. Assists in development and execution of action plans to support compliance with measures indicators and provides support and educational resources to departments and services relative to core measures, quality assessment, and improvement processes. Administrative Responsibilities: Establish and implement effective recruitment and outreach strategies to promote access, inclusion and participation in clinical trials. Participates in the collection, compilation, and analysis of clinical program activity data and reports on unit productivity. Provides coordination and leadership in the execution of day-to-day program activities, as appropriate to program objectives and areas of expertise. Oversees the collection, compilation, and analysis of clinical program activity data. Monitor clinical trial portfolio and enrollments to identify opportunities to grow research program. May supervise licensed or unlicensed staff to ensure protocol compliance, accurate data collection and sample acquisition Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required. Master’s Degree preferred; or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP). 5 years directly related experience (some supervisory preferred) New York State License with current registration as a registered professional nurse. Certification in specialty area preferred. Progressive managerial and clinical job related experience specific to area of responsibilities. Certification in specialty area 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 $115494 - $192328 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. CNA Certified Nurse Assistant New Grads Welcome! Lincoln Park Care Center- is looking to hire for the CNA Certified Nurse Assistant position. We are an exceptional team-oriented facility where we thrive on making our residents and staff as comfortable and happy as possible. We provide our team with everything necessary to help you succeed and grow! Come join us as an CNA and turn your work dreams into reality. *Sign On Bonus $3000.00 *Referral Bonus $1000.00 CNA Certified Nurse Assistant Salary up to $22.40/Hr Benefits for Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Job Security (Part of a union) Great Work Enviorment Competitive Rates Free Uniform and Meals Referral Program Qualifications as a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA NJ CNA License OR in school to become a CNA Ability to Adapt and take on all responsibilities of the CNA role CNA Certified Nurse Assistant Shifts: All Shifts INDMP CNA Certified Nurse Assistant New Grads Welcome! Lincoln Park Care Center- is looking to hire for the CNA Certified Nurse Asisstant position. We are an exceptional team-oriented facility where we thrive on making our residents and staff as comfortable and happy as possible. We provide our team with everything necessary to help you succeed and grow! Come join us as an CNA and turn your work dreams into reality. *Sign On Bonus $3000.00* CNA Certified Nurse Assistant Salary up to 22.40/hr Benefits for Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Job Security (Part of a union ) Great Work Enviorment Competitive Rates Tuition Discount For LPN/RN Program Free Uniform and Meals Referral Program- $1000 Qualifications as a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA: NJ CNA License OR in school to become a CNA Ability to Adapt and take on all responsibilities of the CNA role CNA Certified Nurse Assistant Shifts: All Shifts INDMP $120,000 - $130,000 / year
Title : Director of Nursing (DON), Rehabilitation Center (hospital-based) We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) for the organization and the administration of the nursing services of the Hospital Rehabilitation Center. In this role, you will be accountable for all nursing services and the overall quality of patient care. We are seeking a very experienced and skilled Registered Nurse who combines strong clinical knowledge with exceptional leadership, administrative, and communication abilities to ensure the smooth, compliant, and high-quality delivery of nursing services in our nursing home. You will be ultimately responsible for the well-being of the residents from a nursing perspective. You will also keep the Administrator and Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Center informed of the activities of the nursing service and of any concerns relating to the care of the patients. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership and Oversight: Directing Nursing Operations: The DON is responsible for the overall nursing program, including developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care. Ensuring High Standards of Care: DON ensures that all residents receive safe, effective, and person-centered nursing care in accordance with professional standards and best practices. Patient Care Coordination: Overseeing the coordination of patient care, including assessments, developing, and implementing individualized care plans, and evaluating patient progress. Quality Improvement: Leading and participating in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives to continually enhance the quality of care and resident outcomes. Regulatory Compliance: Staying up to date with and ensuring strict adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations governing nursing home operations (e.g., CMS, state Department of Health). This is a huge part of their role. Staff Management and Development: Supervision and Performance Management: Supervising, training, evaluating the performance of, and providing mentorship to all nursing staff. This includes addressing any performance issues and implementing remediation plans. Conflict Resolution: De-escalating issues and resolving conflicts among nursing staff, or between staff, residents, and families. Administrative and Operational Responsibilities: Liaison and Communication: Serving as a crucial link between the nursing staff, residents, families, physicians, the Nursing Home Administrator, and other department heads. Safety and Environment: Collaborating with other departments (e.g., environmental services) to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff and implementing accident prevention practices. Emergency Preparedness: Playing a key role in the facility's emergency preparedness and response plans. Legal and Ethical Considerations: Being knowledgeable about incidents at the facility and potentially testifying in legal cases related to nursing care. Collaboration and Communication: Interdisciplinary Team: Working closely with other healthcare professionals (physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians) to ensure a holistic approach to resident care. Family Communication: Communicating with residents' families regarding their loved one's care and addressing concerns. Qualifications and Experience: 2-4 years supervisory experience in Long Term/ Rehab setting required Valid NJ RN License, BLS (Basic Life Support) Proven Leadership Skills: Team building and motivation, Communication (verbal and written), Problem-solving and decision-making, and Conflict resolution. 
