Nursing Jobs in Pelham Manor, NY
Responsibilities of a CNA: · Provide patient care under direction of nursing staff · Administer prescribed medications to patients · Assist in the transport of patients · Provide companionship and basic care to patients Qualifications of a CNA: ü CNA certification and ü Licensed to work as a CNA current state ü Ability to build rapport with patients ü Compassionate and caring demeanor 
$90,000 - $151,000 / year
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and Staff Related: Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate. Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients. Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. Participate in patient care plan meetings. Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services. Train and orient staff as necessary. Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures. Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. Supervise all documentation of patient information. Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Patient Care: Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation. Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed. Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary. Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis. Administer medications to patients per physician's orders. Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members. Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans. Admit new patients according to facility procedure. Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication. Technical: Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual. Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training. Other: Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested. Promote efficient use of medical supplies. Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. Other duties as assigned. Relationships: Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP) External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. SUPERVISION: Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) Current appropriate state licensure. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience. Supervisory or management experience preferred. Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. Good communication skills - verbal and written. Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any). The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Annual Rate: $90000.00 - $151000.00 Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors 
$180,000 - $200,000 / year
Marketing Statement Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Duties & Responsibilities The Director of Nursing is an integral member of the Nursing and Patient Care Services Administration. The Director of Nursing work under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer or a designee, he/she assumes administrative responsibilities and clinical oversight for Patient Care Services. His/her responsibilities are carried out within the framework of the Hospital By-Laws, the Mission and Vision statements, policies and procedures, all regulatory (JCAHO, NYSDOH, NYCDOAH and professional organizational standards. Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities The Director of Nursing will coordinate all patient care and operational activities and has twenty-four (24) hour responsibility for patient care areas. Nursing Responsibilities Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace, which promotes customer service and enhances and furthers the hospital’s Mission, Vision and Value statement. Patient Care Management/Unit Operations Collaborates with other Directors of Nursing in planning and developing programs to improve patient care and employee performance. Periodically monitors employee’s performance relative to patient care and nursing practice, e.g. compliance to policy/procedures relative to patient care assignments and the related documentation, narcotic count, code cart assessment sheet, medication administration and documentation, etc. Communicates patient care and service related problems on the tour to appropriate individuals timely. Assists in corrective actions/follow-up. Makes frequent, purposeful rounds with/without Nurse Managers of service to assess units. Evaluates staffing plan and ensures that staffing is adequate to meet patient care needs. Collaborates with peers and Nurse Managers in developing mechanisms that improves continuous feedback relative to the current status of patient care/nursing practice issues in order to comply with hospital policy/procedure, regulatory agency mandates and standards. Meets frequently with peers (nursing leaders/personnel) in order to: Maintain open channels of communication. Explore resolutions to problems. Review/analyze quality improvement reports and effectiveness of corrective action plans/follow-up. Periodically assess/review the master staffing plan. Review customer service/patient satisfaction patterns. Reviews status of disciplinary process of chronically absent/late employees. Reviews annual and probationary evaluations of all nursing personnel on assigned tours. Writes annual performance evaluations for Nurse Managers and reviews with associates. Periodically apprises Nurse Managers of performance. Communicates orally and in writing any problematic issues with other associate directors timely. Is familiar with hospital/nursing policies and procedures/standards of practice. Interprets policies/procedures for staff, when indicated. Communicates to staff all new directives/policies timely. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings, as assigned, or independently. Sets up meetings to address/resolve problems on assigned tour. Promotes nurse/physician collaboration. Develops an effective record keeping system and forecasting, which should include, but not limited to: Medication errors/counseling on assigned tour. Minutes of staff meetings. Performance improvement findings Incidents/occurrences. Patient complaints. Attendance profile cards Participates in labor relations sessions, when indicated. Actively participates in preparation for all surveys by regulatory agencies e.g. JCAHO, DOH, OMH, as applicable. Directs staff in preparing for surveys. Communicates orally and in writing to superior findings and recommendations for assigned service(s). Chairs/attends standards or ad hoc committees as assigned or expressed interest. Participates in interviewing transfers or new hires for assigned tour. Reports/records unusual occurrences to superior, as soon as possible. Acts as a patient advocate when diplomacy and tact are needed, in tense situations or routinely. Meets periodically (or as indicated) with Chiefs of Service or designee, Department Heads, to collaborate in resolving patient care issues that impact on patient care/unit operations. Adheres to HHC absenteeism/lateness policy and procedures Makes environmental rounds in all assigned areas, completes rounds checklist and implements immediate follow-up on environmental issues in an attempt for resolution. Communicates with Public Affairs and Community on issues involving media inquiry. Communicates with Medical Director when a request is made for EMS Diversion prior to calling a diversion. Contacts engineering, MIS Key Control when there are systems, repair and access issues requiring immediate attention. Follows-up on patient/family complaints in an attempt for resolution. Prepares written summary reports of all issues and activities to immediate supervisor. Acts as a resource person to nursing personnel and other disciplines on assigned tour, in interpreting/enforcing nursing policies/procedures. Consults with nursing leaders and continuing education staff in planning educational activities for all levels of nursing personnel. Enforces staff attendance at mandated programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and, A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field, and a minimum of four years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three years of which shall have been in a hospital; or, A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State. Department Preferences Five years recent clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting, three of which have been in leadership role or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration, MBA, MPH, MPA preferred. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button. 
