Address
Form of workAbout NYC Health + Hospitals Sea View Hospital and Rehabilitation Center and Home is a 304-bed long term care facility located in Staten Island's lush Greenbelt. Serving the metropolitan area, it is easily accessible from all points by car and bus. Like many HHC facilities, Sea View has a long history.
It opened its doors in 1913 as a sanitarium treating individuals suffering from the most feared disease of the time, tuberculosis. Today, the hospital is well-known for its long-term care brain injury unit, the first in New York State. Patients undergo intensive rehabilitation with the goals of restoring motor and cognitive functions and maximizing quality of life.
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 Description Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to residents within an assigned unit.
Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being. 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). Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned residents.
Adheres to the nursing process when providing care/services to residents (assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Formulates and implements comprehensive, person-centered nursing care plan. Sets priorities, delivers and directs care to meet resident needs.
Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on residents to ensure continuity of care. Ensures that medical and nursing orders are accurate, implemented, and evaluated based on facility policy/procedures. Document care and services rendered are recorded in the medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
Evaluates residents' responses and makes appropriate changes on the care plan, on an on-going basis. Maintains accurate documentation as described in policies and procedures. Interprets and reports responses of residents to supervisor and/or members of the health team as necessary.
Collaborates with other members of interdisciplinary team in the care of residents, including the resident, family, and/or significant other's. Discusses education and discharge planning issues as they arise. 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.
Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering resident care. Ensures allied nursing personnel and licensed practical nursing staff provide care based on the resident's plan of care and document timely/accurately.
Communicates with residents and their loved ones/healthcare representative(s) in an effective and compassionate manner, including resident change in condition and other updates. Communicates with workforce members, including supervisors, through team meetings/huddles to disseminate information routinely. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
Completes all mandatory training/in-services that are assigned in a timely manner. Participates in the mandatory Nurse Residency Program (NRP) during the first year of employment to improve critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.
Demonstrates safety awareness and follows protocols for fire, disaster, adverse events (code management, elopement), infection control, and other safety practices. Reports any knowledge of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation immediately based on policy and procedure. Assists in the orientation/training of new/novice nursing staff through unit-based education and competency.
Completes all training documentation timely and accurately for assigned new/novice nursing staff. Participates in quality assurance performance improvement activities, Shared Governance, Safe Patient Handling, Pathways to Excellence, and other committees as assigned. Adheres to the facility's dress code and code of conduct.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Licensed and currently registered or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and, 2. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development How To Apply Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
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: Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
