A reputable adult assisted living facility based in NYC is currently seeking Registered Nurses for their location in the Bronx. You would be tasked with providing and ensuring seamless and efficient delivery of care to patients and residents. RNs looking to create advancements in their professional career are encouraged to apply directly to this job post.
The base pay range for this position is $50 to $55 per hour. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of the offer. This is a true temp-to-perm role; you can gain access to company benefits, paid time off, and more perks once you transition!
Responsibilities:
- Provides and coordinates efficient patient care that is reimbursable under the patients' insurance plan and approved by a physician.
- Evaluates patient diagnosis and works with Director, Patient Services, and physician to assign appropriate primary diagnosis.
- Participates in bi-weekly and PRN meetings to report adherence to frequency and duration of services as per physicians' order.
- Reports patients' progress to team.
- Communicates frequently with PT/OT to ensure adherence to therapy at the frequency and duration ordered by the physician.
- Acts as a coordinator of the multidisciplinary team providing care to patients.
- Establishes a plan of care with input from appropriate multidisciplinary health team members based on goals mutually acceptable to the patient and family.
- Documents content and process of all services provided.
- Monitors the effect of the care plans on the patient health status and informs physician and other personnel of changes in the clients' needs.
- Appraises care provided, revises goals and interventions to patients' care as needed.
- Educates the older adults and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications to assure optimal patient care.
Qualifications:
- License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
- A minimum of one year experience in acute and subacute care and or minimum of one year experience in a Adult Care Center preferred
- Bilingual ( Spanish/English) preferred