LPN Full-time
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Evening & NightsShift

Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Plattsburgh, NY
$30.50 - $32.50 / hour
LPN & RN Nights & Evening Full-Time Positions Available New Grads are Welcome to Apply!!! "salary adjustment based on years of experience" New Rate Starting at $30.50/hr Up To $32.50/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff Eve & Nights $32.85/hr New Grads are Welcome to Apply!!! " salary adjustment based on years of experience" Come be Apart of Our Team !!! We offer the Following: Premium Compensation Great Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education & Experience Experience: 1 year License, Registration and/or Certification Requirement: Yes Functions · Provides safe resident care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Maintains awareness of new updates standards and incorporates them into his/her nursing practice through out the continuum of care. · Participates in the improvement process of quality resident care. · Incorporates age-specific needs, provision of care, procedures, and treatments. · Communicates pertinent resident information and plan of care before breaks, during transfer, and at shift report. · Accurately administers medications according to the five rights of medication administration and documentation of same. · Accurately performs treatments utilizing sterile or clean technique. · Accurately administers external feedings. · Completes resident care-related activities within scheduled shift time periods. · Cooperates with reassignments made in the interest of resident care. · Reports resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel. · Delegates resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel. New Grads are Welcome to Apply!!! " salary adjustment based on years of experience" New Rate Starting at $30.50/hr Up To $32.50/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff Eve & Nights $32.85/hr Working Environment Safety Equipment: Job may require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: OSHA Category I- Routine/anticipated exposure. Work involved exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Work Location: One location ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position. IND123
CNA Educator Per Diem
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

RN Nurse Educator/ CNA instructor

Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Plattsburgh, NY
$42 - $44 / hour
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Instructor We offer: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Positive and Supportive Work Environment Flexible Schedules Work + Life Balance Innovating Training Programs So Much More !! Plattsburgh Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a per-diem registered nurse to become our CNA instructor/training provider! Located in Plattsburgh, NY Great opportunity for a second job! Need shifts? No classes to train? Work inside our facility as a RN! Flexible schedules & a great work environment! Training will support 3 facilities. * Main responsibility consists of instructing our CNA classes * Qualifications: State Registered Nurse Licensure required. RN Educator certificate Excellent communications skills Ability to instruct classes efficiently. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CNA Full-time
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Plattsburgh, NY
$19 - $20 / hour
FT & PT 6am- 2pm Shifts available & Every other Weekend New Rate Starting at $19/hr Up To $20/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff Eve & Nights $20.35/hr We offer the Following: Premium Compensation Great Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: On the weekends Day shift Education & Experience · High School Graduate OR Equivalent · A minimum of 1 year prior experience License Requirements: · MUST have NYS Certification as a Nurse’s Aide. Functions · Assists in ambulation and transfers from and to bed, toilet, chair, stretcher. · Assists or feeds resident(s) as indicated, serves water and nourishment. · Offers and removes bedpans and/or urinals · Keeps incontinent resident clean and dry, changes linens and makes beds. Replaces towels and wash cloths. · Gives bed baths, tub baths, and provides skin care. Provides care of hair and oral hygiene. · Assists residents to dress and undress · Takes part of bowel and bladder rehabilitation program of the resident · Collects specimens and measures intake and output and keeps records of same · Takes temperature, pulse, and respiration. May prepare ice packs or other resident care equipment when directed to do so by the Nurse in charge. · Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetites, and reports changes or unusual findings to the Charge Nurse responsible for reporting for reporting resident complaints to the Nurse or Supervisors. · Before getting off duty, signs the aide book kept at the nurses station · Attends regularly scheduled in-service classes as required by HOME and NYSAOH regulations. · Cleans equipment (carbonized beds, stands, etc.) as directed by the nurse. Keeps the utility and service rooms in order. · Provides assistance with resident care, where applicable. · Follows organization and departmental policies and procedures. · Reports and accidents or dangerous situations immediately. · Maintains confidentiality of organizational and resident information. New Rate Starting at $19/hr Up To $20/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff Eve & Nights $20.35/hr Work Location: One location We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position. IND123
LPN Full-time
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Plattsburgh, NY
$30 - $32 / hour
Full-Time Positions Available Shift: All Shifts Avaialable Come be Apart of Our Team !!! We offer the Following: Premium Compensation Great Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Education & Experience Experience: 1 year License, Registration and/or Certification Requirement: Yes Functions · Provides safe resident care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Maintains awareness of new updates standards and incorporates them into his/her nursing practice through out the continuum of care. · Participates in the improvement process of quality resident care. · Incorporates age-specific needs, provision of care, procedures, and treatments. · Communicates pertinent resident information and plan of care before breaks, during transfer, and at shift report. · Accurately administers medications according to the five rights of medication administration and documentation of same. · Accurately performs treatments utilizing sterile or clean technique. · Accurately administers external feedings. · Completes resident care-related activities within scheduled shift time periods. · Cooperates with reassignments made in the interest of resident care. · Reports resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel. · Delegates resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel. New Starting Rate: ($30/hr Up to $32/hr) Working Environment Safety Equipment: Job may require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: OSHA Category I- Routine/anticipated exposure. Work involved exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Work Location: One location ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.
RN Full-time
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Registered Nurse (RN)

Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center NY
Shifts : Evening & Night Shifts Available We offer the Following: Premium Compensation Great Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off RESPONSIBILITIES: · Monitor the daily delivery of nursing care and nursing staff performance as they deliver nursing care to the patients/residents in accordance with established policies and procedures · Plan and conduct shift staff meetings on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and to assist in the improvement of services · Identify problems or potential problems in the delivery of nursing care to residents and implement corrective action immediately · Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary · Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care · Begin investigation of all accidents, including staff interviews, data gathering and report writing · Interpret the nursing department's policies and procedures to personnel, resident, visitors, and government agencies as required · Ensure staff always maintain confidentiality of resident information · Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks · Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties · Make daily rounds of assigned units at a minimum at the beginning and end of the shift, depending upon the activity of the units · Follow-up on complaints and grievances filed by resident, families, or staff. Take corrective action as needed and make reports to the Director of Nursing · Ensure that emergency equipment/supply checks are done each shift · Ensure that the resident's environment is maintained in a clean and safe manner · May make determination of death when necessary · Participate in the orientation program for new assigned nursing staff to facilitate their assimilation into the workplace within a reasonable time span and to ensure that each staff member understands his/her role, responsibilities and standards of performance · Complete written performance evaluations on the assigned staff following probation and thereafter annually, and when performance dictates the need, complete additional evaluations · Initiate corrective and progressive disciplinary action, as needed · Ensure that nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards · Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the policies and procedures, including dress code as set forth in the Nursing Procedure Manual · Ensure that an enough nursing staff are scheduled and available for your/next tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained, and nursing care needs of the patient/resident are met · Monitor time and attendance of nursing personnel and take corrective action as appropriate · Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding employee dismissals, transfers etc. · Identify learning needs of the nursing staff · Plan, schedule and conduct unit-based in-services as needs are identified · Monitor assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established procedures in the use of equipment · Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department · Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste · Ensure the prompt repair or replacement of medical/nursing equipment when necessary · Oversee the nursing care to patients/residents to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-oriented services are always delivered. · Inform nursing staff of new admission arrivals and the expected time of arrival · Ensure that rooms are ready for the new admission · Visit resident on report daily to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status · Review the nurse's notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided · Provide direct nursing care as necessary · Start and restart IV’s when ordered and when necessary · Ensure the staff refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering care to the resident · Assist the staff nurses in monitoring seriously ill resident · Ensure that all nurses on your shift comply with the written procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and supplies · Monitor medication passes and treatments to ensure compliance with physician orders and facility policy · Review medication administration records (MAR) for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders · Inspect nursing treatment areas daily, such as clean utility room, to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner · Meet with family members and resident as needed. · Consult with the resident, family, and physician in planning the resident's care, treatment and rehabilitation · Assist in arranging transportation for transfers to the hospital · Participate in the implementation of facility quality improvement program for the nursing service department · Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing · Attend and actively participate in various committee meetings such as Infection Control, Safety, and Performance Improvement as requested · Implement recommendations from committees as instructed by the Director of Nursing · Perform Performance Improvement audits as assigned · Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security and corporate compliance programs and activities · Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control program for monitoring and/or reporting communicable and/or infectious diseases among resident and personnel · Assist in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessary · Ensure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment · Report malfunction of equipment and/or broken furniture immediately to Maintenance Department · Receive annual physical including appropriate screening for tuberculosis · The ability to conduct all activities within the resident abuse prevention manual · Cooperate with investigations regarding employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programs · Report all accident and incidents to Supervisor immediately upon occurrence · Correct unsafe or hazardous condition encountered, if unable to correct, report condition to immediate Supervisor upon discovery · Conduct all activities within established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelines Conducts all activities within established corporate compliance policies and procedures · Observe and respond to all standing security precautions, devices, and alerts as they pertain to work and common area · Respond to fire/disaster drills and emergencies · Ensure residents safety in accordance with resident safety program. · Follow safety features of the plan of care · Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure have attended the appropriate in-service training prior to performing such tasks · Ensure that the assigned nursing personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary · Ensure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment · Ensure that all residents are wearing appropriate identification bracelets · Participates in mandatory in-service and job training · Assist the Director of Staff Development in providing off shift in-services as necessary · Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: · Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred) · Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed in · Peripheral IV certification · Two years of clinical nursing experience · One-year experience in a management position preferred · One-year experience in geriatrics and subacute population · CPR/BLS certified · The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required, knowledge of other language helpful We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.
RN Full-time
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Registered Nurse (RN)

Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Plattsburgh, NY
Shifts : Evening & Night Shifts Available We offer the Following: Premium Compensation Great Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off RESPONSIBILITIES: · Monitor the daily delivery of nursing care and nursing staff performance as they deliver nursing care to the patients/residents in accordance with established policies and procedures · Plan and conduct shift staff meetings on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and to assist in the improvement of services · Identify problems or potential problems in the delivery of nursing care to residents and implement corrective action immediately · Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary · Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care · Begin investigation of all accidents, including staff interviews, data gathering and report writing · Interpret the nursing department's policies and procedures to personnel, resident, visitors, and government agencies as required · Ensure staff always maintain confidentiality of resident information · Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks · Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties · Make daily rounds of assigned units at a minimum at the beginning and end of the shift, depending upon the activity of the units · Follow-up on complaints and grievances filed by resident, families, or staff. Take corrective action as needed and make reports to the Director of Nursing · Ensure that emergency equipment/supply checks are done each shift · Ensure that the resident's environment is maintained in a clean and safe manner · May make determination of death when necessary · Participate in the orientation program for new assigned nursing staff to facilitate their assimilation into the workplace within a reasonable time span and to ensure that each staff member understands his/her role, responsibilities and standards of performance · Complete written performance evaluations on the assigned staff following probation and thereafter annually, and when performance dictates the need, complete additional evaluations · Initiate corrective and progressive disciplinary action, as needed · Ensure that nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards · Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the policies and procedures, including dress code as set forth in the Nursing Procedure Manual · Ensure that an enough nursing staff are scheduled and available for your/next tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained, and nursing care needs of the patient/resident are met · Monitor time and attendance of nursing personnel and take corrective action as appropriate · Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding employee dismissals, transfers etc. · Identify learning needs of the nursing staff · Plan, schedule and conduct unit-based in-services as needs are identified · Monitor assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established procedures in the use of equipment · Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department · Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste · Ensure the prompt repair or replacement of medical/nursing equipment when necessary · Oversee the nursing care to patients/residents to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-oriented services are always delivered. · Inform nursing staff of new admission arrivals and the expected time of arrival · Ensure that rooms are ready for the new admission · Visit resident on report daily to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status · Review the nurse's notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided · Provide direct nursing care as necessary · Start and restart IV’s when ordered and when necessary · Ensure the staff refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering care to the resident · Assist the staff nurses in monitoring seriously ill resident · Ensure that all nurses on your shift comply with the written procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and supplies · Monitor medication passes and treatments to ensure compliance with physician orders and facility policy · Review medication administration records (MAR) for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders · Inspect nursing treatment areas daily, such as clean utility room, to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner · Meet with family members and resident as needed. · Consult with the resident, family, and physician in planning the resident's care, treatment and rehabilitation · Assist in arranging transportation for transfers to the hospital · Participate in the implementation of facility quality improvement program for the nursing service department · Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing · Attend and actively participate in various committee meetings such as Infection Control, Safety, and Performance Improvement as requested · Implement recommendations from committees as instructed by the Director of Nursing · Perform Performance Improvement audits as assigned · Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security and corporate compliance programs and activities · Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control program for monitoring and/or reporting communicable and/or infectious diseases among resident and personnel · Assist in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessary · Ensure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment · Report malfunction of equipment and/or broken furniture immediately to Maintenance Department · Receive annual physical including appropriate screening for tuberculosis · The ability to conduct all activities within the resident abuse prevention manual · Cooperate with investigations regarding employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programs · Report all accident and incidents to Supervisor immediately upon occurrence · Correct unsafe or hazardous condition encountered, if unable to correct, report condition to immediate Supervisor upon discovery · Conduct all activities within established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelines Conducts all activities within established corporate compliance policies and procedures · Observe and respond to all standing security precautions, devices, and alerts as they pertain to work and common area · Respond to fire/disaster drills and emergencies · Ensure residents safety in accordance with resident safety program. · Follow safety features of the plan of care · Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure have attended the appropriate in-service training prior to performing such tasks · Ensure that the assigned nursing personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary · Ensure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment · Ensure that all residents are wearing appropriate identification bracelets · Participates in mandatory in-service and job training · Assist the Director of Staff Development in providing off shift in-services as necessary · Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: · Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred) · Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed in · Peripheral IV certification · Two years of clinical nursing experience · One-year experience in a management position preferred · One-year experience in geriatrics and subacute population · CPR/BLS certified · The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required, knowledge of other language helpful We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.
RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

RN Unit Manager

Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Plattsburgh, NY
We offer the Following: Premium Compensation Great Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Position Purpose: Responsible for the 24 hour coordination and management of resident care activities, unit operations, and nursing personnel on a designated nursing unit and shift. Educational Requirements: Graduation from an accredited RN program required. Experience Required: Three years of experience with one year of long term or sub-acute care experience required. One year of supervisory experience preferred. Professional Licensure and Certification Required: Current New York State RN. Responsible for annual re-licensure per regulations. Compliance with yearly CEU requirements. Current CPR, Accucheck and IV Therapy certification. Administrative Functions Coordinates the administration and clinical activities for the nursing department on a designated shift or unit in accordance with current regulations that govern long term care facilities. Serves as the resource to staff in clinical and managerial decision making, delegates responsibilities to staff. Participates in inspections (surveys) made by authorized agencies. Participates in and assures appropriate assessment of residents, validates nursing staff’s clinical decisions. Participates in the development, implementation, and communication of resident’s plan of care. Making frequent rounds on nursing unit(s) to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with established nursing standards, and that all resident’s needs are being met Monitors documentation procedures of nursing staff. Follows- up on problem areas with employees and makes oral/written reports to the Director of Nursing Any other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Nurses Personnel Functions Follows work assignments, and schedules to complete assigned tasks. Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures. Cooperates with interdepartmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that services are properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Adheres to the rules of attendance as outlined and received on orientation Recognizes the needs and works to facilitate appropriate assignment of staff within the framework of established staffing patterns. Meets with staff on regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/ or improvement services. Functions in the role of staff nurse or provides direct care to meet the needs of the residents as needed/ required. Ensures that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.
RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Director of Nursing

Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center NY
Job Summary: The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. In collaboration with facility Administration, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain and/or maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions and to represent the interests of the facility. Education, Qualifications, and Credentials: Must possess a current NYS license as a Registered Professional Nurse and have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Two years of professional nursing experience in the long-term care setting is required and a minimum of three years experience in nursing administration or a comparable management position. Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability and effective communication skills. Knowledge of long-term care management, policies, budgeting, personnel management and census development is required. Current CPR certification. Essential Job Functions: The employee must be able to perform each essential function effectively to be successful in this position. 1. Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. 2. Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation. 3. Participates in all admission decisions and may visit prospective residents before admission and/or designate a representative to screen prospective residents prior to admission. 4. Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns. 5. Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in the determination of wage increases and implements discipline according to operational policies. 6. Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage on unit, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions. 7. Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds. 8. Exercises overall supervision of resident assessments and care plans. 9. Oversees or is responsible for the CNA certification program. 10. Reviews 24-hour report from every unit daily to monitor and ensure timely, effective responses to significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, use of restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, behavioral episodes and medication errors. 11. Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems. 12. Coordinates nursing services with all other departments including Therapy. 13. Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs; as well as, regulatory and budgetary standards. 14. Participates in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assures sufficient staff are hired. 15. Oversees and supervises development and delivery of in-service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights. 16. Proactively develops positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication. 17. Performs rounds to observe care and to interview staff, residents, families or other interested parties. 18. Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices. 19. Establishes, implements and monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment designed to prevent the devilment and transmission of disease and infection. 20. Reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and to develop effective actions to control and prevent infections. Submits an infection control report findings to the QA Committee. 21. Actively participates as a member of the QA Committee. 22. Coordinates and/or develops on-going QA activities for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews and record reviews. Compiles summary of findings for the Quality Assurance committee. 23. Helps the Administrator prepare staff for inspection surveys, instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure, being interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited. 24. Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up QA required for any nursing allegations. 25. Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, promote participation in care plans and maintain a high quality of care and life for residents. 26. Promotes customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns from residents or families about nursing services. 27. Monitors facility incidents and complaints daily to identify those defined as unusual occurrences by State policy and promptly reports such occurrences to Administrator for appropriate action. 28. Monitors complaint reports daily for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or the loss or misappropriation of resident property and participates in these investigations. 29. Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules and safe work practices to prevent employee injury and illness and control worker’s compensation costs. 30. Assures staff is trained in fire, disaster and other emergency procedures. Evaluates staff performance during drills. 31. Interacts courteously with residents, family members, employees, visitors, vendors, business associates and representatives of government agencies. 32. Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator. The preceding list of essential functions is not all inclusive and may be supplemented. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a skilled nursing facility. Strong organizational, time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities. Special Requirements : Must be able to work overtime. Must be available on an “on-call” basis. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.
RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Director of Nursing

Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Plattsburgh, NY
Job Summary: The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. In collaboration with facility Administration, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain and/or maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions and to represent the interests of the facility. Education, Qualifications, and Credentials: Must possess a current NYS license as a Registered Professional Nurse and have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Two years of professional nursing experience in the long-term care setting is required and a minimum of three years experience in nursing administration or a comparable management position. Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability and effective communication skills. Knowledge of long-term care management, policies, budgeting, personnel management and census development is required. Current CPR certification. Essential Job Functions: The employee must be able to perform each essential function effectively to be successful in this position. 1. Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. 2. Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation. 3. Participates in all admission decisions and may visit prospective residents before admission and/or designate a representative to screen prospective residents prior to admission. 4. Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns. 5. Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in the determination of wage increases and implements discipline according to operational policies. 6. Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage on unit, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions. 7. Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds. 8. Exercises overall supervision of resident assessments and care plans. 9. Oversees or is responsible for the CNA certification program. 10. Reviews 24-hour report from every unit daily to monitor and ensure timely, effective responses to significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, use of restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, behavioral episodes and medication errors. 11. Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems. 12. Coordinates nursing services with all other departments including Therapy. 13. Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs; as well as, regulatory and budgetary standards. 14. Participates in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assures sufficient staff are hired. 15. Oversees and supervises development and delivery of in-service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights. 16. Proactively develops positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication. 17. Performs rounds to observe care and to interview staff, residents, families or other interested parties. 18. Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices. 19. Establishes, implements and monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment designed to prevent the devilment and transmission of disease and infection. 20. Reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and to develop effective actions to control and prevent infections. Submits an infection control report findings to the QA Committee. 21. Actively participates as a member of the QA Committee. 22. Coordinates and/or develops on-going QA activities for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews and record reviews. Compiles summary of findings for the Quality Assurance committee. 23. Helps the Administrator prepare staff for inspection surveys, instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure, being interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited. 24. Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up QA required for any nursing allegations. 25. Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, promote participation in care plans and maintain a high quality of care and life for residents. 26. Promotes customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns from residents or families about nursing services. 27. Monitors facility incidents and complaints daily to identify those defined as unusual occurrences by State policy and promptly reports such occurrences to Administrator for appropriate action. 28. Monitors complaint reports daily for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or the loss or misappropriation of resident property and participates in these investigations. 29. Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules and safe work practices to prevent employee injury and illness and control worker’s compensation costs. 30. Assures staff is trained in fire, disaster and other emergency procedures. Evaluates staff performance during drills. 31. Interacts courteously with residents, family members, employees, visitors, vendors, business associates and representatives of government agencies. 32. Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator. The preceding list of essential functions is not all inclusive and may be supplemented. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a skilled nursing facility. Strong organizational, time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities. Special Requirements : Must be able to work overtime. Must be available on an “on-call” basis. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.