RN

PACS•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunnyside Healthcare Center is seeking enthusiastic and caring Registered Nurses (RNs) to join their team. The role involves supervising the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The primary goal is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The position offers opportunities for growth and advancement, a supportive team environment, and a full benefits package. PACS, the parent organization, is focused on revolutionizing post-acute healthcare and support services, balancing a national network with local decision-making, and connecting exceptional people with premier healthcare careers.

Requirements

A current RN license in good standing
A positive attitude and a passion for patient care
Great communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
Ensure that reference material at the nurses’ stations is current and recommend written material to assist the department.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in the facility.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Periodically review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., and make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance 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 Services.
Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan and participate in updating it as required.
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as necessary.
Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department’s services, programs, and activities.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations.
Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.