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RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Rate; $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - PART TIME OR FULL TIME Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Rate; $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - PART TIME OR FULL TIME Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - Full Time or Part Time Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Full-time
Polaris Healthcare

REGISTERED NURSE

Polaris Healthcare New York, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Rate; $80,000 - $100,000 Location - Long Island/Suffolk County - PART TIME OR FULL TIME Position Summary: This position is to be filled with a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned UAS assessments, LHCSA assessments, quarterly aide supervisions and all associated documentation. The employee may be required travel to any one of our service areas throughout Orange and Rockland Counties Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, and have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferably in the Assisted Living, Long Term Care or Geriatric fields. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. In addition, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor at all times is essential. Reasoning Ability: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, their families and other employees of the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Intermediate computer skills required. Microsoft word and Excel a plus. The ability to utilize computer software integral to agency operations after initial training period and multi-tasking capability is a must. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or limitations to perform the essential functions. In the home care setting, the employee may be exposed to varying physical environments and allergens and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in a stressful environment and to effectively deal with stress may be expected. Duties and Responsibilities: -Responsible for UAS reassessments within assigned region/territory and submission of required documentation within defined time frame. Required assessments will be assigned by the Director of Nursing or their designee -Responsible for LHCSA reassessments. Responsible for quarterly aide supervisions as assigned. -Participate in chart audit/peer review process as needed. -Be in contact with facility administration ahead of all scheduled assessments to ensure all proper paperwork, materials and information are prepared and available. -Keep up to date knowledge base in reference to current admission assignments. -Be flexible and adaptive in performing ALP assessments. -Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedure. -Observe, assess and report any adverse sign(s) and/or symptom(s). -Maintain strict client confidentiality. -Case conference with clinical staff and other departments as needed. -Obtain additional certifications and participate in additional training as requested by Director, which may include OASIS training, PRI/Screen Certification, and/or training in use of a QAS analyzer. -Other roles as assigned by DON on a particular day, which may include covering the lead RN role in an assigned home.
RN Home Health Full-time
Summit Home Care New Jersey

Registered Nurse (RN) for private duty nursing (PDN) shifts

Summit Home Care New Jersey Jersey City, NJ
Join Our Team of Dedicated Private Duty Nursing / PDN Nurses - RNs and LPNs Welcome! Pediatric clients age 0-21 SIGN ON BONUS - $500 after you work 80 hours within 30 days Summit Home Care, a reputable family-owned and operated agency, is seeking compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team of healthcare professionals. We have immediate opportunities for experienced LPNs skilled in GTs, Trachs & Vents, as well as openings for new LPNs eager to learn and grow with our PDN education program. We have shifts available throughout Ocean County. Why Choose Summit Home Care: Full-service Private Duty Nursing (PDN) agency with a strong focus on patient care. Education program for new grads and LPNs looking to enhance their skills. Multiple work options - full-time and part-time with nights, days, or weekend hours available. Benefits: Competitive Wages. Weekly Pay with Daily Access to Your Earnings. Paid Time Off. Flexible Schedule. Paperless Clinical Documentation. Opportunities for Continued Education and Training. 24/7 On-call Clinical Support. Employee Referral Bonus Program Responsibilities: Follow a well-designed plan of care crafted by our Nurse Manager. Administer medications and treatments as per the plan of care. Monitor clients' conditions closely and report any changes promptly. Maintain accurate documentation in line with provided orders. Requirements: Current nursing license in the state. Up-to-date first aid and CPR certification. Compassionate and friendly demeanor. Up to date Medical Documents. Experience with trach, vent and/or g-tube Join us today and be part of a rewarding journey with our outstanding agency. If you are an exceptional RN or LPN, apply now to become part of our dedicated team!
RN Full-time
Five Star Nursing

RN / Registered Nurse

Five Star Nursing Franklin Square, NY
$50 / hour
Hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for Skilled Nursing Facility Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! We are seeking compassionate RNs / Registered Nurses to work within our client's facilities, providing follow-through of the physician-established plan of treatment and working under the supervision of the RN Supervisor. Five Star believes that qualified nurses are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. Hourly pay rate: $50 We would love to hear from you and see how we can help you advance your career in the medical field and earn money while caring for your community! As one of Five Star’s Registered Nurses, you will have access to: · Flexible Scheduling! (Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends available!) · Paid Orientations · Competitive Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit · Paid Sick Leave in accordance with NY law. · Dedicated Office staff & 24-hour On-call Service · Positive Work Environment · Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options available · Lucrative Referral Bonuses RN/ Registered Nurse Requirements: Currently holds an active RN license to work in New York. CPR Certified (BLS or ALS accepted) Meets all State and Federal requirements for US employment in a Nursing Facility Strong patient assessment skills Ability to communicate effectively Demonstrated clinical competency Five Star RNs are expected to carry out the following tasks: Accurately record medical histories. Take and record vital signs, collect samples for lab testing. Administer medications and perform approved procedures and care. Monitor patient condition and compose patient charts. Provide emotional and psychological support when needed Communicate with patients’ families to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions Provide supervision and support to other nurse staff when necessary We look forward to hearing from you soon. Apply today!
RN Full-time
Priority Care Staffing

RN Instructor

Priority Care Staffing NY
The Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to students that meet the program and course objectives. The Instructor should maintain an organized, disciplined classroom environment that is conducive to learning and imparts the requirements of the relevant workplace setting to existing students. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Understanding of education environments including needs of adult learners Ability to provide a positive and effective learning environment Knowledge and understanding of professional career paths for which students are enrolled Motivation, dedication and enthusiasm for teaching Good Organization and Communication Skills Credentials and Experience: ASAP! Preferably 1 year Home Care experience in a Nursing home Knowleadgable in Prometric Skills Must be a licensed Register Nurse (RN) in New York High School Diploma or equivalent required; Certificate/Diploma in a related field preferred Can start as soon as possible
RN Full-time
The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Respiratory Registered Nurse

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center New York, 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. an equal opportunity employer INDTHE
RN Full-time
The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Respiratory Registered Nurse

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center New York, 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. an equal opportunity employer INDTHE
RN Full-time
The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Respiratory Registered Nurse

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center New York, 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. an equal opportunity employer INDTHE
RN Full-time
The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Respiratory Registered Nurse

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center New York, 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. an equal opportunity employer INDTHE
RN Full-time
The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Respiratory Registered Nurse

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center New York, 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. an equal opportunity employer INDTHE
RN Full-time
The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Respiratory Registered Nurse

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center New York, 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. an equal opportunity employer INDTHE
RN Full-time
The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Respiratory Registered Nurse

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center New York, 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. an equal opportunity employer INDTHE
RN Full-time
The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Respiratory Registered Nurse

The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center New York, 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. an equal opportunity employer INDTHE
RN School Full-time
Priority Care Staffing

RN Instructor

Priority Care Staffing New York, NY
The Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to students that meet the program and course objectives. The Instructor should maintain an organized, disciplined classroom environment that is conducive to learning and imparts the requirements of the relevant workplace setting to existing students. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Understanding of education environments including needs of adult learners Ability to provide a positive and effective learning environment Knowledge and understanding of professional career paths for which students are enrolled Motivation, dedication and enthusiasm for teaching Good Organization and Communication Skills Credentials and Experience: ASAP! Preferably 1 year Home Care experience in a Nursing home Knowleadgable in Prometric Skills Must be a licensed Register Nurse (RN) in New York High School Diploma or equivalent required; Certificate/Diploma in a related field preferred Can start as soon as possible