RN Manager

PROMESA R.H.C.F.•New York, NY

3d•$0 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond for over 50 years. As one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, Acacia Network serves over 150,000 individuals every year through a comprehensive array of integrated, bilingual, and culturally competent community-based services for individuals of all ages and developmental levels.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science of Nursing required.
1-3 years of nursing experience preferred.
Current and unrestricted licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Current and valid, CPR (BLS)/AED Certification.
Current Infection Control certification (approved by NYS, valid for 4 years, 4.0 hours).
Knowledge of Substance Use, HIV/AIDS, Geriatrics and Mental Illness required.
Must obtain the following trainings within 90 days: Advance Directives, HIV, Resident Rights, Patient Abuse and Neglect.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of nursing experience

Responsibilities

Overseeing the assessment, coordination, implementation, and management of the care and services of residents using the standards and guidelines set forth by the Department of Health, NYS Board of Nursing, and Casa Promesa.
Acting as a member of the interdisciplinary team and providing support and information to leadership about facility operations.
Coordinating facility operations in the absence of facility leadership.
Following all infection control protocols, attendance, dress code, and scheduling guidelines.
Completing admissions assessments and reassessments on all patients.
Supporting and promoting the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Casa Promesa.
Providing leadership and supervision to the nursing staff, housekeeping, and security.
Working closely with medical support staff to ensure resident needs are met.
Greeting admitted patients, preparing them for physical examination and treatment, and documenting admissions for the Director of Nursing.
Maintaining medical supplies and equipment and working closely with the Unit Clerk to ensure par levels.
Providing education to staff members after assessing their learning needs.
Assessing the patient’s physical and psycho social condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care and alerting the Director of Nursing and Medical Director of all changes.
Utilizing manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and productivity, and accurately recording patient information in the electronic medical records system and patient medical record, ensuring compliance.
Demonstrating a current working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, and medications.
Administering medications to patients if required, utilizing the five rights of medication administration.
Preparing the Nursing 24-Hour Report.
Adhering to the standards, policies, procedures, and goals of the medical center.
Participating in all required trainings and providing trainings to LPN’s and CNA’s on the units.
Acting as a liaison in coordinating patient care activities with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
Participating in the preparation and facilitation of regulatory agency site visits, including DOH.
Maintaining adequate infection control standards in accordance with agency protocol and DOH standards.
Reviewing and reporting all medical, accident/incident related to patient care and providing input into actions necessary to resolve problems.
Participating in weekly and as-needed case conferencing sessions with interdisciplinary team members to discuss resident issues/concerns.
Managing Petty Cash funds appropriately to meet resident needs.
Processing payroll for his/her unit each week and working closely with the Staff Coordinator to achieve compliance.
Providing scheduling assistance to find coverage; at times, RN may be mandated to stay on duty.
Providing annual evaluations to all LPN’s and CNA’s on the assigned unit.
Ensuring methadone and narcotic logs are up to date daily.
Conducting COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, and any other testing for both staff and residents as directed.