Location: New York,NY, USA
NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney is a 320-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located in central Brooklyn. McKinney provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. McKinney residents have 24-hour access to expert care and specialty services including Parkinson's and Dementia Care, Hospice and Palliative care, IV therapy, wound and tracheostomy care. From more than 600 Nursing Homes, McKinney ranks Top 30 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received high-performance ratings for Long-term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes in America 2024. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Job Description 1. Performs major duties and functions as described in the Staff Nurse position description. 2. Coordinates, guides and directs the development, implementation and continuous evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within the unit. 3. Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care. 4. Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to delivery of nursing care services within the unit and initiates appropriate innovations or makes recommendations forneeded changes. 5. Develops and maintains a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel within a unit. 6. Conducts conferences to develop nursing care plans and to promote staff development. 7. When assigned to continuing education for Nursing Service, assists in planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of training and educational activities for nursing practitioners and allied nursing personnel. 8. Coordinates and ensures unit participation in interdisciplinary health teams and conferences pertaining to health care setting and/or Systemwide initiatives, which affect nursing practice. 9. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration. Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and 2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and 3. One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs