Nursing Jobs in Tenafly, NJ
$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. 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
182509 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. 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).