Nursing Jobs in Totowa, NJ
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 in New York ü Ability to build rapport with patients ü Compassionate and caring demeanor 
Certified PCA & HHA Positions Available – Westchester County We are looking for certified Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) to join our team in Orange County! What We Offer: Flexible scheduling Part-time and full-time opportunities Easy onboarding process Supportive back-office team Responsibilities may include: Providing personal care and assistance with daily activities Light housekeeping Running errands and assisting with shopping or other client needs 
$118,942 - $152,717 / year
Overview VNS Health Home Care RNs redefine the standard of patient-centered care for New Yorkers while keeping them out of the crowded hospital system so they can heal and age where they are most comfortable- in their homes and community. Our nurses provide the Future of Care by meeting patients where they are. We design and deliver individualized care plans and exceptional clinical outcomes to our neighbors most in need. Be part of our 130-year history and innovative Future of Care built by visiting nurses like you. What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days and 9 paid company holidays No employee contribution cost or annual deductible for health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your loved ones w (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance Training: 4-weeks paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs Tuition reimbursement following 6 months and CEU credits Employer-matched retirement savings program Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects What You Will Do Practice independently in the community as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Deliver personalized nursing and care management to patients in their home or care facilities. Constantly evaluate evolving patient needs and respond with plan of care adjustments. Qualifications Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State Minimum of one year n Nursing experience in a medical/surgical environment NO NEW GRADS NYS Driver's License and car 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. $108,000 - $115,000 / year
Job Summary The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) –Emergency Department is responsible for assisting in the coordination, oversight, and evaluation of nursing and clinical operations within the critical care environment. This role supports the Nurse Manager in ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, high-quality, and patient-centered care across the assigned Nursing departments. In collaboration with physicians, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary team, the ANM assists in identifying at-risk patients, coordinating care plans, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This role actively contributes to quality improvement initiatives, performance metrics, regulatory compliance, and patient experience outcomes through data collection, analysis, and process improvement. The ANM maintains a professional presence, mentors staff, promotes accountability, and fosters a culture of safety, respect, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational standards. This position also supports the Nurse Manager’s operational leadership functions including staffing coordination, payroll validation, scheduling oversight, chart quality review, staff counseling, policy development, interview participation, and patient experience initiatives. Essential Functions Clinical Leadership & Patient Care Coordination Assumes responsibility of planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating services on evening or night tours. Establishes, implements, and continuously monitors the goals and objectives of the department while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Promotes excellence in nursing as a resource and a role model of the Professional Practice Model: Center of Excellence. Uses Evidence based leadership practice, style, Emotional Intelligence to create High Reliable, Just, Safety, and learning culture, by developing a healthy work environment, and high performing teams. Delegates and coordinates patient care activities at the unit level to ensure safe and effective care delivery aligned with patient acuity and plan of care. Prioritizes clinical workflow and supports daily operations, including facilitation of interdisciplinary rounds and length-of-stay/discharge planning meetings. Assists in developing and implementing individualized, evidence-based, patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Serves as a clinical resource, role model, and mentor to nursing staff in critical care practice standards and decision-making. Rounds on patients and staff Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement Monitors, evaluates, and supports improvement of clinical outcomes through participation in performance improvement (PI) initiatives, audits, and compliance activities. Collaborates with Nurse Manager and CNO to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and hospital policies. Supports data collection, analysis, and reporting for quality indicators including infection prevention, patient safety events, and core measures. Leads and supports departmental initiatives to improve patient experience scores and service excellence outcomes. Responsible for creating active and maintaining robust shared governance councils, increased active participation in clinical ladders, supporting new residents in education and experiential learning, improving certification rates, educational levels within the department. Leads the team to Pathways to Excellence journey, Magnet, and or other designations. Operational & Administrative Support Assists Nurse Manager/ Director with daily operational management including staffing coordination, scheduling, and assignment adjustments based on acuity and staffing needs. Supports payroll review and validation to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies. Participates in chart audits, documentation quality reviews, and compliance monitoring. Assists in policy and procedure development, revision, and implementation in alignment with regulatory and evidence-based standards. Staff Development, Leadership & Human Resources Support Participates in staff orientation, onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing staff education initiatives. Conducts or participates in staff performance evaluations, counseling sessions, and corrective action processes in collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Director. Participates in recruitment and hiring processes, including interviews and candidate evaluation alongside Nurse Manager/Director. Promotes professional development, teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment. Patient Experience & Service Excellence Leads and supports departmental patient experience initiatives aimed at improving communication, responsiveness, and overall patient satisfaction. Models and reinforces behaviors aligned with service excellence standards and patient-centered care. Addresses patient and family concerns in real time and escalates issues appropriately to leadership when needed. Regulatory, Compliance & Committee Participation Ensures adherence to HIPAA, hospital policies, CMS regulations, Joint Commission standards, and state/federal guidelines. Participates in departmental and organizational committees, special projects, and shared governance activities. Supports continuous readiness efforts for regulatory surveys and audits. Other Duties This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required. Duties may change at any time with or without notice based on departmental and organizational needs Minimum Education/Certifications Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey required. Current American Heart Association certification required: BLS PALS ACLS TCCN Preferred Master’s in nursing or health related field preferred Minimum Work Experience Minimum of 2–3 years of ED hospital nursing experience required. Minimum 1 year of charge nurse or supervisory experience preferred. Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work Full-time, Mid shift / evening position Monday through Friday schedule with occasional weekends, holidays, and off-shift coverage as required by departmental needs. Physical Requirements Ability to climb stairs and move freely throughout a clinical unit environment. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, or kneel in the performance of duties. May occasionally lift up to 20 pounds or assist in lifting or repositioning patients in emergency situations. May work at a keyboard/workstation intermittently throughout the day CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position 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., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist. The salary/hourly rate range for this position is: $108k - $115K Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview. We offer an excellent benefit package including but not limited to the following benefit offerings: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Basic Life and Disability Insurance Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan 
$89,900 - $120,000 / year
To act as patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the healthcare team and supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of the facility. The Staff nurse will assess the needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Minimum Qualifications Degree from accredited nursing program License as registered nurse in the state the facility is located Minimum of three years work experience as an Operating Room staff nurse Essential Functions Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of medical/surgical patient care, pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making Performs documentation duties on the floor and in the patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise Works as part of a team in delivering patient care Maintains CPR/ACLS certification Attends all mandatory in services and participates in staff meetings Remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches Treats all patients equally adopting the centers Patient Rights policy Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner Willingness to assist with other duties when asked Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least 10 hours per day. Work Environment The 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. Benefits Information Link: https://account.mybenefitsportal.com/nuehealthexternal/ Salary Range: $89,900 - $120,000/ annual 
$89,900 - $120,000 / year
To act as patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the healthcare team and supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of the facility. The Staff nurse will assess the needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Minimum Qualifications Degree from accredited nursing program License as registered nurse in the state the facility is located Minimum of three years work experience as an Operating Room staff nurse Essential Functions Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of medical/surgical patient care, pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making Performs documentation duties on the floor and in the patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise Works as part of a team in delivering patient care Maintains CPR/ACLS certification Attends all mandatory in services and participates in staff meetings Remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches Treats all patients equally adopting the centers Patient Rights policy Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner Willingness to assist with other duties when asked Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least 10 hours per day. Work Environment The 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. Benefits Information Link: https://account.mybenefitsportal.com/nuehealthexternal/ Salary Range: $89,900 - $120,000/ annual 
Schedule: 4-hour shifts, flexible start times (preferred 11 AM – 3 PM) 3 days per week (Monday–Wednesday, Thursday optional) Rate: Competitive Rate Responsibilities: Companionship and socialization Bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing assistance Ambulation support and fall prevention Meal planning and preparation Laundry and light housekeeping Alzheimer’s/Dementia care and overall well-being monitoring Nutrition reminders and restroom prompting Requirements: MUST be fluent in Italian (family requires full communication) Spanish or Albanian-speaking caregivers also encouraged to apply Experience with dementia care preferred Compassionate, reliable, and attentive to detail Additional Notes: Client is wheelchair-bound and requires mobility assistance. Non-smoking environment, no pets, no allergies. 
