Registered Nurse 1
About The Position
At the Long Island State Veterans Home, Registered Nurses are critical members of the team who diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems using nursing methods and techniques, including case finding, health teaching, and counseling. They provide care that supports and restores health and well-being while adhering to a medical regimen. The facility is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility serving honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. This is an essential position: during emergencies, employees may be required to remain at their work location or report to work. Pass days and shifts may change as necessary to meet facility operating needs. The position may require wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair. Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, accidents, injuries, and illness. Employees may need to handle unpredictable emergency and crisis situations and may occasionally face irregular hours and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries. Before starting, the selected candidate must clear a background investigation, pass a pre-employment physical examination and receive medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, and provide copies of required licenses or certificates. Failure to meet these requirements may delay the start date or result in revocation of the employment offer. The Long Island State Veterans Home is a tobacco-free environment, including its parking lots and outdoor areas.
Requirements
- New York State Registered Nurse license.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care and healthcare experience.
- Experience using electronic medical records (EMR).
- Clinical practice experience working with adults or aging populations in a clinical setting.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assess residents’ daily needs and assign appropriate staff to meet nursing care needs across more than one unit during the assigned shift.
- Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided to residents on the assigned shift.
- Document and update nursing care plans to reflect changes in residents’ conditions and needs.
- Communicate effectively and respond appropriately to concerns and issues raised by residents and families.
- Initiate and participate in educational programs for residents and families.
- Communicate pertinent information relevant to resident nursing care to the nursing supervisor and nursing staff.
- Participate in clinical in-service education for nursing staff, including nursing assistant certification, employee orientation, and skill development based on resident needs.
- Work with the nurse manager to counsel and evaluate nursing employees assigned to the unit on the shift.
- Serve as a professional role model for staff and nursing students assigned to the unit.
- Participate in developing and evaluating nursing practice standards and the quality of resident care, including quality assurance studies.
- Provide nursing care for residents with complex care needs.
- Oversee nursing staff to determine resident assignments and address unit concerns.
- Work effectively with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Identify, assess, and evaluate unit concerns to improve residents’ clinical status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
