Nursing Jobs in Westwood, NJ
Job Description We are looking for a compassionate and warm Home Health Aid to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services for our clients. Some responsibilities include: Personal care - Bathing, dressing, grooming etc. - Meal and snack preparations - Accompany patient on errands and medical appointments - Provide companionship, empathy and basic emotional support - Medication reminders Housework - Cleaning the floors ( mop , sweep , vacuum etc.) - Washing dishes - Cleaning the bathrooms - Change the linen - Laundry Hours Choose your own! Let us know what works for you Pay $18 -$20 Certification HHA or PCA required (Certified in NY) Our Agency prides itself in caring for our employees like family ! Call 718-596-2255 ext 205 today to join our team! 
$87,692 - $131,538 / year
Description Under the supervision of a licensed physician responsible for development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of clinical programs and services for designated patient populations. Provides evaluation and direct patient care that promotes achievement/maintenance of optimal health. Responsibilities Provides general patient care under the direction of or in consultation with the Chief of the Division. Evaluates patient’s physical, emotional, and psychosocial status, and makes recommendations for treatment or referral as appropriate. Independently provides nursing services to patient/family/significant other, including education, counseling, medication management, and general health care instructions. Performs the triage process (telephone and in person) to assist patient in obtaining timely and appropriate care. Consults with others on the health care team as necessary. Responds to appropriate medical emergencies within the department. Acts as a liaison between patient, family, provider, medical facility, or other agencies involved with the patient. Confers with attending physicians, residents etc., to ensure delivery of optimum quality of patient care. May participate in special projects as assigned. Prepare and help Attending Physician performing FNA of thyroid nodule. Give appointment to patient for FNA and coordinate the timing with the Ultrasound Department. Participates in meetings with the physicians and other team members to discuss progress and/or management of specific patients. Performs other duties pursuant to clinical responsibility, such as arranging follow-up for patients, obtaining informed consent from patient, recalling patients for further evaluation and treatment, escorting patients, when necessary, to other areas of the hospital, etc. Informs patients of necessary post-discharge instructions as required. Makes appropriate entries in patients’ charts. Demonstrates professional involvement by attending and participating in seminars, workshops and courses as presenter or author; keeping abreast of current literature and trends in practice; considers ethical issues in professional nursing practice. Attend and help the Clinical Diabetes Educators in support group sessions for Diabetes patients. Work with Clinical Research Coordinator on research protocols, entering data and follows of patients participating in clinical studies. Qualifications -Job requires completion of NYS-approved program for training of registered professional nurses and an accredited program in Nurse Practitioner in order to gain knowledge of anatomy, physiology and clinical patient care. Master’s Degree and certification in specialty area are preferred. -Two years progressive job related experience specific to area of responsibility. -Registration required with New York State as Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. -Certification by ANCC in specialty area. -High level of analytical ability required to effectively and expeditiously diagnose, monitor and deliver care to patients under the direction of physician. -Interpersonal skills sufficient in order to effectively interact with patients to gain trust and cooperation. Interacts with various internal hospital medical, administrative and professional staff in the course of routine clinical duties. High degree of responsibility required for contacts with patients and their families. -Manual dexterity required for handling of medical equipment physical stamina and mental health necessary to coordinate a broad variety of services and programs for designated patient population on a daily basis. 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 $87692 - $131538 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. 
