Nursing Jobs in Waldwick, NJ
$98,200 - $130,800 / year
Overview Manages the development, operations and quality of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) team, ensuring fidelity to the NFP model is consistent with NFP national and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) standards, and VNS Health philosophy, policies, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Ensures that NFP and VNS Health standards for service delivery and team performance are met or exceeded. Provides key leadership in facilitating and promoting the achievements of the NFP and VNS Health mission, guiding principles and philosophy of practice. Works under general supervision. 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 Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of NFP policies, procedures and other elements of the NFP Program to ensure achievement of goals and compliance with NFP, VNS Health and regulatory standards. Uses principles of supervision, reflective practice, and staff development, to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the nurse home visitors, and to build and model a strengths-based, client-centered culture. Monitors compliance with NFP, DOH and VNS Health goals and objectives, and develops team strategies for improvement. Collaborates with the DOHMH and agency programs and departments to design and implement marketing and customer relation initiatives. Promotes NFP Program through liaison, lecturing and promotional activities in the community. Manages service delivery of assigned NFP team; ensures achievement of team goals and performance measures within the NFP and Agency’s strategic objectives and assumes accountability for achievement of team’s clinical, process and fiscal performance outcomes. Observes and analyzes performance patterns and uses reflective supervision to develop interventions to improve individual and team performance. Provides guidance and support to assigned team to encourage and support team learning, implementation and evaluation of plans that maintain and increase customer response, cost-efficiency, and quality care compliant with NFP and regulatory standards. Ensures that all staff, including supervisor, attend all required NFP Initial Education sessions as outlined in the orientation materials and contract with the Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office. Acts as a key resource and/or liaison in providing clinical and operational guidance and support to team. Uses NFP, DOHMH and VNS Health resources to achieve and enhance team outcomes. Supports, collaborates and provides guidance to NFP nurses in working through team development issues. Develops staff through individual and team coaching, use of internal and external resources and participation in NFP education and training sessions to build confidence and skill of nurse home visits. Involves staff in the process of self-development and holds staff accountable for meeting performance expectations and development plans. Uses a variety of methods in obtaining information about team member’s performance (e.g., team meetings, home visits, frequent chart review, and feedback from other professionals and clients). Analyzes and helps to resolve complex clinical case management problems, working in collaboration with other NFP managers, clinical specialists, and other VNS Health professional staff, as appropriate. Provides guidance to individuals and team to identify and resolve internal and external customer issues. In consultation with team members, identifies staffing and service needs of designated geographic areas and recommends changes as needed. Interprets and implements NFP/DOHMH and agency policies, state and federal regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Collaborates with other NFP team members to develop and maintain relationships with community health and social service providers to ensure reciprocal referral relationships that support NFP enrollment requirements and access to resources that meet family needs. Performs all duties inherent in a managerial role. Ensures effective staffing, evaluates performance, provides input for the development of the NFP 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: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Work Experience: Minimum of four years experience in a health care or human services program, inclusive of a minimum of two years of managerial experience, a minimum of one year working with new mothers and infants and a minimum of one year working in a community based or home visiting program Required Proficiency in personal computer operations including MS Office applications Required Pay Range USD $98,200.00 - USD $130,800.00 /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. 
Responsibilities: The Home Health Aide is responsible for performing health related tasks and may also provide assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and other related supportive tasks to a client in his/her home or facility under the supervision of a registered nurse. Carries out the agency’s mission, philosophy, goals and objectives within guidelines of Agency policy and position function. Participates in the development and implementation of a realistic goal-oriented plan of care. Provides personal care and rehabilitative services and assists in activities of daily living as directed by the Director of Clinical Services or the supervising Registered Nurse. Follows care plan instructions as directed by Registered Nurse. Qualifications : Current New York Department of Health approved Basic Training in Home Health Aide OR Equivalency Exam or Competency Only Program in Home Health Aide Services 
$132,411.29 - $153,840.32 / year
Description The Assistant Nurse Manager is a Registered Professional Nurse with broad knowledge and skills who acts as clinical leader in the daily functioning of the unit and oversight of quality patient care delivery, in conjunction with, or in the absence of, the Clinical Nurse Manager. Responsibilities Patient Care Leads nursing practice using the tenets of the Professional Practice Model of Relationship Centered Care and the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing for the promotion of the patient experience. Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of Purposeful Hourly Rounding (PHR) and role models expected behaviors. Ensures the integration of PHR into clinical activities to enhance Relationship Centered Care. Validates staff members round hourly on all patients by direct observation and patient feedback. Assesses staff competency in PHR and provides consistent meaningful feedback with more focused feedback as needed. Conducts rounding of all patients on a daily basis (Monday-Friday.) Communicates quantitative and qualitative information regarding the patient experience and staff engagement to the staff and the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team that leads to the development and implementation of an action plan. Collaborates with the physician dyad and escalates concerns as appropriate. Follows up on all patient concerns in a timely manner and provides service recovery as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy and active listening through dialogue, body language and actions. Patient Experience Role models the tenets of Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care (MSHRCC) through facilitation of the following actions but not limited to: Admission Welcome, Bedside Shift Report, HELP, AM/PM Care, 5 Minute Sit Down, Purposeful Hourly Rounding (PHR), Medication Review, Discharge Wrap Up, and MD/RN Unit Collaboration. Huddles with staff at the start of each shift, identifying high-risk patients who require special attention. Communicates to nursing leadership concerns or issues identified during huddle and throughout shift. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates to Clinical Nurse Manager/Associate Director of Nursing/designee or Patient Relations as needed. Interprets and communicates patient experience scores and benchmarks and keeps staff informed of progress and areas of opportunity. Considers the patients values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge in all aspects of care. Empowers staff to use evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patient's perceptions of care. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy and active listening through dialogue, body language and actions. Quality and Safety Designs, supports and leads a safe, therapeutic and efficient patient-centered care environment for professional practice. Identifies and investigates issues or variances in practice/operations by participating in the RCA process and implements corrective action plans. Fosters a fair and open culture that encourages error and near-miss occurrence reporting. Leads interdisciplinary quality improvement teams using the principles of high reliability. Reviews unit progress, changes and compliance with quality and safety metrics with clinical nurses and other members of the healthcare team. Responds to escalations of potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice by correcting concerns following institutional chain of command protocol. Monitors institutional information technology infrastructure and corrects gaps in clinical nurse documentation. Leads staff participation in quality and safety initiatives and mandated compliance measures. Demonstrates accountability for all unit quality and safety practices and compliance and ensures required evaluation of staff competencies is maintained. Operations and administration Supports implementation of the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the department, throughout the clinical service and individual patient care units. Provides administrative and clinical oversight to ensure that all activity (staffing, support services, inter disciplinary collaboration, resources and financial viability) supports the goals of the organization. Works collaboratively with physician dyads and the healthcare team to promote patient care and regulatory standards. Maintains a nursing unit in compliance with all regulatory agency mandates, including the regulations of NYS DOH and The Joint Commission. Oversees 24-hour patient care delivery, throughput, staffing and processes to ensure efficient and effective operations. Prepares, implements and monitors unit budgets, including capital equipment allocation, budget variances, management of OT and vacancies according to MSHS financial goals. Maintains control of established positions and manages the recruitment and retention of qualified staff. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Evaluates nursing staff performance and mentors, coaches, counsels and disciplines staff as needed. Monitors availability and maintenance of nursing equipment and supplies. Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure communication with staff about progress, changes and compliance with all hospital policies and procedures. Encourages, recognizes and rewards staff participation in quality and safety initiatives, compliance and successes. Facilitates organizational change initiatives by using effective strategies. Leads a shared decision-making model by establishing a structure of shared governance, just culture and staff engagement in practice councils, departmental meetings and initiatives. Interprets and implements collective bargaining agreements affecting staff. Responds to protest of assignment in a timely manner as detailed in the collective bargaining agreement and discusses the resolution in unit staff meetings. Professional Development Performs as a clinical leader who actively creates and supports nursing practice and an environment of care that reflects clinical excellence. Organizes the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients and their families and members of the healthcare team. Projects and cultivates a professional image to colleagues by communicating caring, respect, compassion, empathy and trust. Incorporates ethical principles into decision making for patient and family in collaboration with the clinical nursing staff and the healthcare team. Fosters a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, life-long learning and innovation for self and others. Acquires and disseminates knowledge and skills relative to the role, patient population, clinical specialty and global or local health community needs. Leads shared decision making through unit/service practice councils, nursing department and hospital committees, and clinical service/unit initiatives. Serves as a professional role model and preceptor for new leadership staff and students. Integrates the values of research and evidence-based practice and its application to nursing practice and the environment of care. Contributes to the profession of nursing through leadership and participation in professional organizations. Qualifications Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing required, master's in nursing or health related field preferred. 3 years minimum acute care clinical nursing experience with some Charge Nurse/Supervisory experience preferred. Must have relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice assigned. Licensed as a registered nurse with current registration in New York State. BSN required from AHA Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $132411.29 - $153840.32 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. 
