NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View is a 304-bed long term care facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located on an 88-acre landmark campus in Staten Island's lush Greenbelt, easily accessible from all points by car and bus. Sea View provides high quality short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. The facility is also well-known for its long-term care Traumatic Brain Injury unit, the first of its kind in New York State.From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Sea View ranked #1 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in New York 2023 & 2024. It 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 DescriptionAs a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of a Professional Nurse, provides supportive nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit; performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services for assigned patients.
Duties & Responsibilities- Interacts with all persons (including residents, family members/visitors, workforce members, volunteers, vendors, and others) based on the organization's ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence).
- Administers nursing care to residents as assigned.
- Assists RN in admission process, daily care, discharge process, and participates in the planning, implementing, and evaluation of nursing care.
- Administers medications, treatments, and performs nursing procedures in a safe, competent, and timely manner. Documents in the resident's medical record per policy and procedure.
- Ensures care and services rendered are recorded in the medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reports resident change in condition, pain, discomfort, concerns, and other responses to the Registered Nurse/supervisor in a timely manner.
- Reinforces, supports, and provides health care instructions to residents and their families/healthcare representative.
- Participates with other team members in planning, implementing, and evaluating
nursing care and other resident activities.- Observes, records, and reports resident's vital signs, symptoms, and general condition to the appropriate individuals(s) based on facility policy and procedure.
- Demonstrates safety awareness and follows protocols for fire, disaster, adverse events (code management, elopement), infection control, and other safety practices.
- Maintains competency and proficiency in nursing care standards. Attends all mandatory classes, and participate in the continuing education program and other appropriate learning experiences. Completes all assigned mandatory education/in-services in a timely manner.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and other committees as assigned.
- Fosters an environment that is safe, caring, and promotes the well-being of residents, including abuse/neglect prevention, person-centered care planning and delivery, and serves as an advocate for resident's/family needs.
- Reports any knowledge of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation immediately based on policy and procedure.
- Assists in the unit-based training of new/novice licensed practical nurses as assigned by the Registered Nurse/Nurse Educator.
- Performs other nursing functions related to resident care and nursing service, as delegated by the Nursing Service Administration.
- Adheres to the facility's dress code and code of conduct.
Minimum QualificationsCurrently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.
Department PreferencesMinimum of 1 year of Long Term Care experience strongly preferred.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at EMPLOYMENT.NYCHHC.ORG 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