Nursing Jobs in Riverdale, NY

Respiratory Registered Nurse (Split with Grand Pavilion)

Rockville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Rockville Centre, NY

Schedule · 5 days a week 37.5 - 40 hours per week Respiratory Therapist (RT) / Respiratory Nurse (RN) We are searching for a highly motivated, flexible, organized, skilled respiratory therapist who has experience in a rehab center and possesses great communication skills to put the “therapy” into respiratory therapy. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this opportunity can be for you. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. As a Post Acute and Long Term Care respiratory therapist, your role would involve providing specialized care and treatment to patients with cardio-pulmonary, respiratory conditions neurological disorders and physical conditions that manifest into respiratory disorders over an extended period. Your primary responsibility would be to assess, provide diagnostic testing, develop treatment plans, and provide treatment to our Skilled Nursing Facility population. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facilities clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to: · Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations. · Developing an effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from a referring physician. · Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans. · Instructing patient’s families and/or nursing staff in specified follow through programs. · Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning, lifestyle and current and future expectations for recovery. · Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice. · Evaluating patients within the required timeframe as per facility policies. · Provides patient care as appropriate and necessary, following the position description for the applicable clinical discipline in which licensure or certification is held. 2. Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with the facility’s regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to: · Recording Screens/Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, discharge summaries and walking rounds in accordance with facility Policies and Procedures. · Recording treatment charges accurately and ensuring that documentation is consistent with billing data. · Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals. 3 . Consistently demonstrates facility interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to: Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations. Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations. Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions. Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress. Educating members of the team in areas of expertise. Working with a facility to teach documentation practices which assist the respiratory therapy team. Communicating effectively with discharge planners. 4. Contributes to professional development of self. · Maintaining current professional status and licensure. · Adhering to professional standards of conduct and clinical code of ethics and practice. · Implementing in-services and training. · Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers. · Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies. 5. Aids in building and maintaining the facility’s reputation as the unparalleled respiratory therapy provider by contribution as a professional member of the staff. · This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following departmental operations: · Consistently demonstrating the facility’s core values by interacting with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient’s care. · Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the facility’s Employee Handbook and as communicated by the facility’s management. · Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others. · Maintaining close communications within the facility with the director of nursing, nurse managers, and admissions coordinator to assist in development of the respiratory therapy program. · Establishing and maintaining an effective rapport with the facility administrator, MDS, Rehab Director, DON, and medical director. o Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication. 6. Demonstrates safe working practices . This includes but is not limited to: Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the admin so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied. Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion. Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration. Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities. Using universal safety precautions. Wearing appropriate protective equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Knowledge of the respiratory community. · Skills applicable to clinical discipline. o Knowledge of medical terminology. o Knowledge of respiratory disease and diseases that affect the respiratory system. o Ability to use respiratory therapy equipment. o Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising, installing and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, or procedures. o Ability to express ideas and information, clearly, concisely, verbally and writing. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, and officials of other departments. · Program development and implementation · Management and administration of therapies as prescribed by a physician and according to the standard procedure. · Preferred experience with the following skilled interventions: o Oxygen weaning therapy o Omni flow – Biofeedback o Group respiratory therapy o Standardized respiratory testing o Aerosol therapy o Incentive Spirometry o Chest physiotherapy o Deep breathing and coughing o Bronchial hygiene therapy o PEP therapy o OPEP therapy o Postal Drainage o Positioning o Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioning o Airway clearance/management techniques o Trachea-bronchial suctioning o Tracheostomy care o Spirometry Bedside Testing o CPAP/BIPAP o High-Flow Oxygen o Cardiac Program o Pulmonary Program o 6-minute walk test o 2-minute walk test o Spirometry testing o Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation 10. Education and Experience: · Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy preferred · Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required · Other education and experience may be considered.

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6 days ago

Licensed Practical Nurse

TemPositions, Inc. New York, NY

We are looking for talented and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our ever-growing team within nursing and healthcare facilities in Brooklyn, NY. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Responsibilities: Provides direct nursing care and assist the designated Registered Nurse with planning, implementation and evaluation of care of residents within the framework of the nursing process. Work within the philosophy, purposes, policies and standards of both the Facility and Nursing Department. Observe, record and report resident conditions in order to facilitate resident assessments, care planning, therapeutic intervention and evaluation of care. Provides direct care to residents particularly in administration of medications, treatments and diagnostic procedures. Assists in maintaining an environment that is conductive to the health, comfort and safety of residents and staff. Adheres to regulatory and facility policies and procedures, particularly with respect to the proper handling of drugs and controlled substances, infection control, quality of care quality of life, resident rights and protocols for residents behavior. Provide basic health information to residents and staff. Document observations of resident conditions and care (e.g. blood pressure, ulcer status, responses to medications, incidents/accidents MDS, Monthly ADLs, resident behavior, etc.) as assigned. Assist in maintaining needed supplies and equipment on the unit. Assist the physician in assessment and treatment activities and cooperates with other disciplines and departments in the interest of residents care and staff relations. Manages concerns of residents and their relative/friends in a prompt, courteous and responsible manner. Assist in the orientation of other nursing staff to the work environment and unit activities. Assist in the evaluation of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs). Engages in self-growth and development, attend in-service classes as scheduled and keeps abreast of nursing and resident care trends. Report all pertinent resident and staff performance information to RN in charge or supervising nurse (UCC). Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required; Master's degree preferred Valid nursing license in the state of NY Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role Strong knowledge of medical terminology, laboratory procedures, and healthcare regulations Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations Proficient in using electronic medical record systems Company Overview We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged. #Norwalk