Nursing Jobs in Parkchester, NY
$150,000 - $180,000 / year
Director of Nursing-Nursing Home Located in Brooklyn, NY Salary Range $150K - $180K; Based On Experience Qualifications: Must have New York RN license Must have current Director of Nursing experience in long term care Must have excellent leadership skills Must have strong clinical background and knowledge Must have strong written and verbal communication skills Responsibilities: Supervises all nursing staff in the facility Development and implementation of nursing policy and procedure Overseeing the hiring and continued employment of nursing staff Ensuring there is adequate nursing staff, and that the staff's skills remain current Overseeing nursing employee conduct Being knowledgeable of incidents at the facility Assessing the health needs of each resident #3836 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
193630 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. 2 years of Oncology experience preferred Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). $118,942 - $152,717 / year
Overview Provides high quality comprehensive nursing care to meet the needs of the patient/client and manages/coordinates the delivery of cost effective multidisciplinary health care services for a caseload of patients/clients consistent with VNS Health philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Works under moderate supervision. • Assesses the physical, social and psychological needs and environmental conditions of the patient/client through professional knowledge, skills of observation, interviewing, and physical examination to develop a plan of care. • Understands, interprets, and implements reimbursement protocols; determines the billing source for patient/client care. Consults with management on complex/unique reimbursement cases. • Acts as the coordinator of care for the multidisciplinary team by providing and managing the care needs of patients/clients which includes making/confirming referrals to other disciplines/community agencies and ordering supplies/services and ensuring they are delivered as needed. • Documents content and process of all services provided in accordance with government regulations/requirements, and VNS Health policies, practices, and procedures, as well as NFP requirements as appropriate. Initiates and maintains written (including clinical and progress notes) and verbal communications with team members and management to assure optimal patient/client care. • Participates in the orientation of selected staff through ‘buddy system’ field observation of staff and feedback to appropriate staff involved in orientation process. • Participates in selected student programs by providing guidance, training and mentoring to students. • Provides nursing care in accordance with VNS Health policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient/client care. • Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and other supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient/client homes/care facilities. • Travels to patient/clients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient/client. • Follows work procedures in relation to established workflows. • Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals. • Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth through attendance at in-services, training, continued formal education and select journal readership. • Performs other related duties and participates in special project, as assigned. • Establishes, implements, and revises a plan of care with input from appropriate multidisciplinary health team members (i.e., physician, OT, PT, SW, SLP, family members, caregivers, HHAs, etc.) based on goals mutually acceptable to the patient and significant others. Ensures that services follow the plan of care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision of the delivery of care to meet the needs of the patient. • Oversees/supervises the care provided to the patient by Licensed Practical Nurses and Paraprofessionals through regular home visits in compliance with regulatory and VNS Health requirements. Assesses the patient’s condition, monitors the effect of the care plans on the patient/family health status, informs physician and other team members of changes in the client's needs and updates the plan of treatment, as needed. • Manages, plans, coordinates and executes the patient’s safe discharge from service. Ensures that physician’s orders, discharge summary and communication to team members, patient and family members adhere to VNS Health and regulatory requirements. • Communicates and consults with patient’s MD and follows-up on problematic situations affecting care such as abnormal clinical findings, medication discrepancies, or other factors that impact patient’s ability to comply with the plan of care. Manages and coordinates all aspects of assigned caseload. • Assists patients with activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying weights and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, from family members and/or paraprofessionals. • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card, may be required as determined by operational/regional needs Wound Care Certification required or willingness to obtain within one year of hire preferred Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred Education: Degree in Nursing from an approved program required Work Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience, including at least six months of Hospice, or Med/Surg or ICU or Emergency Department or Home care, Palliative Care, Oncology or Long Term Care experience required Pay Range USD $118,942.00 - USD $152,717.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day. 
$170,000 - $180,000 / year
About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview The Director of Magnet and Nursing Excellence is responsible for the entire Magnet Designation process, beginning with Magnet readiness assessment, gap analysis, and ultimately ending with Magnet designation. The Director will provide leadership, planning and coordination during the Magnet application process and focus on preparation for designation, maintenance of related databases to drive business goals, and cultivation of a positive and healthy professional practice environment. This position is accountable for leading change efforts in collaboration with nurse leaders and staff while utilizing the ANCC Magnet framework of excellence to create and implement innovative staff engagement methodologies, systems and processes. The position identifies relevant nursing quality indicators, developmental needs, performance improvement and research initiatives, and other activities that sustain and advance a culture of excellence. This Nurse Leader serves as an ambassador of the Magnet program, employing a variety of communication strategies to enhance awareness of standards and exemplars throughout the department of Nursing. This position collaborates with teams at Maimonides Medical Center, Midwood Community Health, and Ambulatory locations for sharing of best practices, reporting methodologies and identification of potential duplication of effort. Responsibilities REQUIRED LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Communication: Strong written and verbal skills are demonstrated in reports, correspondence and presentations. Ensures staff are kept informed of Maimonides Health and departmental priorities. Communicates vision statement and Maimonides Health’s strategic priorities and demonstrates commitment toward their achievement. Professional Development: Participates in conferences, workshops and other professional development activities to maintain licensure and/or remain professionally current with advances in field of expertise. Staff Development: Develops, coordinates and evaluates programs to advance a culture of excellence, including special events, ongoing Magnet campaign and various communication strategies for staff. Problem Solving: Recommendations and decision making reflect strong analytical skills and focus on quality, cost containment, and impact of change on other departments. Customer Service Management: Serves as a knowledge expert and resource in interpreting and integrating the Magnet standards. Is perceived as a role model by staff, peers in culture excellence leadership. Project Management: Participates and or leads in multi-disciplinary task forces, committees and projects, demonstrating team spirit and ability to work with different internal customers. When leading a project team demonstrates the ability to bring together different views and skills toward timely and effective completion of project objectives. Strategic Leadership: Ability to lead, develop and execute multi-year strategies in nursing and across the broader organization. Data Management: Collaborates with key stakeholders to customize and manage and monitor changes to databases responsive to nursing's needs, e.g., National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI), Magnet Recognition Program reports, demographic reports, and RN engagement surveys. Analyzes, synthesizes, and trends multi-year nurse engagement survey reports and supports action plans. ______________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of the hospitals mission through the development and leadership of performance improvement activities related to Magnet designation status. Assures continual compliance with regulations and accreditation standards through monitoring activities, design and implementation of strategies to enhance Shared Governance. Carries out the responsibilities in collaboration with the CNO, Nursing Excellence team as well as Magnet Champions. Spreads the inclusion of other departments & disciplines as essential for and contributory to re-designation. Assists the Quality Team in the analysis & interpretation of the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) for patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction. Serves as the Magnet advisor to the nursing leadership team, chair to Magnet steering committee, and functions as a liaison to hospital departments and consultative resource for administration, nursing, non-nursing employees, physicians, and community. Facilitates and oversees the preparation of documentation, policies, research and informational sessions relative to maintaining Magnet status. Facilitates the understanding and integration of Magnet recommendations into outcome achievement. Develops the application, writes the final document including the submission of all required documents. Acts as an expert in Magnet standards and proactive in the identification of exemplars and collection of evidence. Assumes organization wide responsibility for coordinating all aspects of the ANCC Magnet application, designation, and maintenance process. Design/implement unit-based in-service, programs based on organizational, unit specific or individual learning needs and promote staff involvement in the implementation of these programs in accordance with Magnet Standards/Guidelines and implements processes to improve patient safety and prevent or minimize safety related events Other Job Duties Performs other related duties as required. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ BASIC COMPETENCIES Education Master’s degree in health or business administration or a related field required. Doctorate or PhD in nursing or health care field preferred Current NYS license as RN required. Certifications Nurse Leader certification required within one year of hire Clinical Nurse specialty certification preferred within one year of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required in critical care patient areas Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) requires in pediatric patient care areas Qualifications Requirements: Master’s degree in nursing or relate field. Three to five years of experience in healthcare and/or nursing leadership Capable of multitasking (juggling priorities) and meeting or exceeding goals within identified time frames High-level knowledge and experience with executing strategic programs to drive business success Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization Excellent writing skills & exceptional presentation skills Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel & Power Point. Ability to be innovative, creative, and able to inspire, engage, & develop others. Preferred Doctorate in Nursing. One to three years prior experience with project/program management in a Magnet Health Care setting. Knowledge of Magnet standards and experience in a Magnet organization. Pay Range USD $170,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer. 
$122,300 - $164,000 / year
Overview Directs, coordinates, manages, and oversees the activities of the Medical Care at Home (MCAH) clinical staff to ensure the highest level of patient-centered care, including quality and financial outcomes. Collaborates with MCAH leadership and other VNS Health departments and stakeholders in the development, design, and implementation of care management program for the Practice. Ensures evidence-based standards of care are integrated into practice. Provides medication management and assessment on an ongoing basis. Provides consultation and education to MCAH staff and other agencies and disciplines, including other VNS Health services. Ensures staff adhere to current State and Federal rules and regulations and practice within the scope of practice guidelines for clinical operations including maintaining appropriate licensure. Works under general direction. What We Provide Referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program and opportunity for both pre- and post-tax contributions Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Opportunities for professional growth, career advancement and CEU credits What You Will Do Collaborates with program management to ensure the provision of the highest quality health services to patients. Participates in the formulation and update of clinical and administrative policies and procedures and the preparation of policy and procedure manuals. Collaborates with Medical Directors to maintain current evidence-based clinical policies, procedures, and standards of clinical practice. Supports the integration of evidence-based care practices for a specific program into protocols/policies, consultation strategies, staff development plans, continuous quality improvement initiatives and research for clinical nursing staff. Ensures program services address patient needs. Establishes and communicates protocols and standards of care for a cultural and demographic diverse population; provides intervention guidelines based on these population health needs. Analyzes utilization to ensure visits are made according to guidelines and clinical outcomes best practices. Ensures audits are done per regulatory requirements. Participates on interdisciplinary and interdepartmental work groups that focus on new and existing clinical projects and programs that provide services to patients in the Palliative Care and Annual Wellness Visits. Supports and provides comprehensive advanced nursing care guidance to the MCAH clinical staff, including physical examination, comprehensive history, screening for physical and/or psychological conditions, emergent interventions, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, ordering treatments and DME, preventative health maintenance activities, care management, referrals, discharge planning, counseling, and patient education. Provides clinical supervision and oversight for field staff, including onsite observation of direct patient care to ensure quality of services. Evaluates performance and reports assessments to clinical management; works with management to set accountability mechanisms and long-term correction standards. Provides and ensures advanced practice nursing care for patients in accordance with current State and Federal rules and regulations for Nurse Practitioner scope of practice and national standards of care, which includes, medical assessments and other assessment and interventions as warranted, as needed. Participates in developing and delivering continuing education programs for clinical staff regarding newly established/revised program specific clinical protocols for effective patient care services. Educates clinicians to follow best practices in utilization management/care management activities Evaluates staff practice patterns on an individual and team level to identify gaps and improve communication skills and clinical practice. Maintains patient records in compliance with VNS Health, state, city, and federal requirements. Participates in VNS Health and community programs and education, as requested. Performs all duties inherent in a managerial role. Ensures effective staff training, evaluates staff performance, provides input for the development of the department budget, and hires promotes, and terminates staff and recommends salary actions as appropriate. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Current ANCC or AANP certification as an adult, family or geriatric nurse practitioner required Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York required DEA and prescriptive privileges required Credentialed status with Medical Care at Home and associated managed care plans required Maintains NPI, Medicaid and Medicare provider numbers Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional Education: Master's Degree of Science in Nursing, or other graduate degree from a nurse practitioner educational program registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for NP licensure required Work Experience: Minimum of four years of experience as a nurse practitioner utilizing full scope of practice required Minimum of one year managing clinical staff preferred Experience working within a healthcare organization and/or developing innovative models of care/services to healthcare systems or providers required Demonstrated understanding of case/care management, population health, disease management and transitional care standards and practices required Clinical home care experience required Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in diverse communities required Pay Range USD $122,300.00 - USD $164,000.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day. Looking for a place where your work is appreciated and your schedule works for you? We’re hiring now for the 11PM-7AM shift! Full time or part time available! Join a team where your work is valued every day . At Gold Crest Care Center , a CMS 5-Star facility in Pelham Gardens, Bronx, we value our nurses and give them the support they need to do their best work. Why You’ll Love It Here: Competive pay 1199SEIU Union Benefits (health, pension, PTO) Flexible Schedules & Stability A Team That Has Your Back What You’ll Do: Provide compassionate care to residents Administer meds & treatments safely Keep residents comfortable and safe Work with and guide CNAs as part of the team What You Need: Current NYS LPN License Reliability, compassion, and teamwork Willigness to learn 
