45 jobs found in West Point, NY

The RCC is responsible to maintain the nursing philosophy, objectives, and standards of quality nursing care; and ensure compliance with standards, codes, rules and regulations, and the policies set-forth by Mountainside. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing as a RN Experience: 1-year supervisory experience, 2 years clinical experience, acute care experience preferred Training/License: NYS RN License Other: BLS, basic computer skills

Case Manager coordinates care and service of selected patients across the health care continuum. Promotes effective utilization of resources and the highest quality of care for optimal clinical and resource outcomes. Ensures appropriate lengths of stay based on medical necessity. Assesses and implements effective discharge planning through identification of appropriate services and facilities across the continuum of care. Assumes a leadership and communication role with the patient/family, interdisciplinary team members, and providers of appropriate services across the continuum. Provides ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the plan across the continuum as appropriate. Integrates evidence-based clinical and preventative guidelines in the development of patient-centered tools to assist patients in decision-making that benefits their optimal health. Provide targeted interventions to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits. RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing...

Summary of Job Purpose Performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in planning implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients on the Unit during his/her shift. Is responsible for meeting the established standards of nursing practice, for managing all assigned personnel, supplies, equipment, on the Unit and for promoting team work with physician personnel of other departments. Essential Job Responsibilities The following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. The employee may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. Assess the delivery of nursing care on the unit and identifies problems and any need for improvement. Assess the health status of assigned patients on the unit as outlined in the nursing standards; reporting any deviations from normal to the Charge nurse. Ensures that a comprehensive nursing assessment is completed on all...

Assessment, planning, implementing, evaluation and supervising care of patients in all areas to include teaching and discharge relief charge, as needed, utilizing standards of care, policies and procedures. Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Associate diploma or B.S.N. Experience: Minimum of 6 months one year medical surgical hospital experience required, previous OB experience preferred Training/License: N.A./Current NYS Registered Nurse Other: BLS, ACLS, NRP, EFM Training required within 6 months of employment. Certification in inpatient obstetrics and EFM certification preferred.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing a restorative healing experience for the patient and the patients support systems in transformational partnership with the Clinical Manager and the interdisciplinary team. As an accountable professional, the Registered Nurse exercises autonomy (the right to undertake a specified action), authority (the power to implement action), and control (the ability to enforce the action in an ongoing and consistent manner) in order to ensure these excellent patient outcomes. Professional accountability is expressed in five areas: practice, quality assurance, competence, research, and resource management. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed in the State of New York, or permittee. Membership in a professional organization suggested. Experience: Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of...

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing a safe and comfortable experience for the patient and the patients support systems. As an accountable professional, the Registered Nurse exercises autonomy (the right to undertake a specified action), authority (the power to implement action), and control (the ability to enforce the action in an ongoing and consistent manner) in order to ensure these excellent patient outcomes. Professional accountability is expressed in five areas: practice, quality assurance, competence, research, and resource management. Responsibilities: Applies the nursing process to perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients. Recognizes importance of informed consent. Follow policies and standards to assess, monitor and recover patients undergoing conscious sedation. F ollows policies and standards to assess and recover patients during Phase II recovery. Evaluates patients learning needs related to procedures and...

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in an assigned clinic or clinical area, including, but not limited to, ambulatory, medical/surgical, and specialty units, following the nursing processin accordance with established procedures, implements infection control protocols, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide direct nursing care to patients by assessing their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual status. Develop a plan of care consistent with the patients condition and annotate medical records in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and provide information to clinical and support staff to facilitate continued proper nursing care. Include the patients and family in the process of care planning. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, noting any improvement or deterioration in the patients condition, and implement and evaluate nursing care accordingly. Assess...

To organize and administer safe, individualized perioperative nursing care through assessment, observation and nursing intervention. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Experience: 2 yrs. of acute care experience preferred; recent surgical experience desired Training/License: Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Demonstrates strong clinical skills/Valid NYS RN License Other: BLS Certification. AORN Certification desirable. Flexibility to be assigned to Health Alliance facilities as needed.

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in an assigned clinic or clinical area, including, but not limited to, inpatient Mental Health and Psychiatric Emergency Department, following the nursing processin accordance with established procedures, implements infection control protocols, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide direct nursing care to patients by assessing their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual status. Develop a plan of care consistent with the patients condition and annotate medical records in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and provide information to clinical and support staff to facilitate continued proper nursing care. Include the patients and family in the process of care planning. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, noting any improvement or deterioration in the patients condition, and implement and evaluate nursing care...

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing a restorative healing experience for the patient and the patients support systems in transformational partnership with the Clinical Manager and the interdisciplinary team. As an accountable professional, the Registered Nurse exercises autonomy (the right to undertake a specified action), authority (the power to implement action), and control (the ability to enforce the action in an ongoing and consistent manner) in order to ensure these excellent patient outcomes. Professional accountability is expressed in five areas: practice, quality assurance, competence, research, and resource management. Responsibilities Patient Assessment - Demonstrates autonomy in practice by performing a thorough and ongoing holistic nursing assessment, including appropriate admission assessment of patient and patient support systems. Upon admission, the RN identifies, prioritizes and documents current and potential problems in developing an...

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing a restorative healing experience for the patient and the patients support systems in transformational partnership with the Clinical Manager and the interdisciplinary team. As an accountable professional, the Registered Nurse exercises autonomy (the right to undertake a specified action), authority (the power to implement action), and control (the ability to enforce the action in an ongoing and consistent manner) in order to ensure these excellent patient outcomes. Professional accountability is expressed in five areas: practice, quality assurance, competence, research, and resource management. Responsibilities: Patient Assessment - Demonstrates autonomy in practice by performing a thorough and ongoing holistic nursing assessment, including appropriate admission assessment of patient and patient support systems. Upon admission, the RN identifies, prioritizes and documents current and potential problems in developing an...

The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of assigned patients and families by independently assessing, planning, and evaluating patients and families utilizing the systematic approach of the Nursing Process. The RN utilizes patterns of patient responses to guide practice and provides nursing care as defined by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of MHVS, the NY State Nurse Practice Act and our Philosophy of Nursing. RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills and Knowledge Completes a thorough patient assessment addressing all pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs. Identifies key nursing diagnosis from the assessment data. Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with consideration of cultural/religious/spiritual needs. Establishes data-driven individualized plan-of-care. Implements individualized plan-of-care/discharge plan including...

The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of assigned patients and families by independently assessing, planning, and evaluating patients and families utilizing the systematic approach of the Nursing Process. The RN utilizes patterns of patient responses to guide practice and provides nursing care as defined by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of MHVS, the NY State Nurse Practice Act and our Philosophy of Nursing. RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills and Knowledge Completes a thorough patient assessment addressing all pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs. Identifies key nursing diagnosis from the assessment data. Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with consideration of cultural/religious/spiritual needs. Establishes data-driven individualized plan-of-care. Implements individualized plan-of-care/discharge plan including...

The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of assigned patients and families by independently assessing, planning, and evaluating patients and families utilizing the systematic approach of the Nursing Process. The RN utilizes patterns of patient responses to guide practice and provides nursing care as defined by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of MHVS, the NY State Nurse Practice Act and our Philosophy of Nursing. RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills and Knowledge Completes a thorough patient assessment addressing all pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs. Identifies key nursing diagnosis from the assessment data. Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with consideration of cultural/religious/spiritual needs. Establishes data-driven individualized plan-of-care. Implements individualized plan-of-care/discharge plan including...

The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of assigned patients and families by independently assessing, planning, and evaluating patients and families utilizing the systematic approach of the Nursing Process. The RN utilizes patterns of patient responses to guide practice and provides nursing care as defined by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of MHVS, the NY State Nurse Practice Act and our Philosophy of Nursing. RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills and Knowledge Completes a thorough patient assessment addressing all pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs. Identifies key nursing diagnosis from the assessment data. Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with consideration of cultural/religious/spiritual needs. Establishes data-driven individualized plan-of-care. Implements individualized plan-of-care/discharge plan including...

The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of assigned patients and families by independently assessing, planning, and evaluating patients and families utilizing the systematic approach of the Nursing Process. The RN utilizes patterns of patient responses to guide practice and provides nursing care as defined by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of MHVS, the NY State Nurse Practice Act and our Philosophy of Nursing. RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills and Knowledge Completes a thorough patient assessment addressing all pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs. Identifies key nursing diagnosis from the assessment data. Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with consideration of cultural/religious/spiritual needs. Establishes data-driven individualized plan-of-care. Implements individualized plan-of-care/discharge plan including...

The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of assigned patients and families by independently assessing, planning, and evaluating patients and families utilizing the systematic approach of the Nursing Process. The RN utilizes patterns of patient responses to guide practice and provides nursing care as defined by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of MHVS, the NY State Nurse Practice Act and our Philosophy of Nursing. RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills and Knowledge Completes a thorough patient assessment addressing all pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs. Identifies key nursing diagnosis from the assessment data. Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with consideration of cultural/religious/spiritual needs. Establishes data-driven individualized plan-of-care. Implements individualized plan-of-care/discharge plan including...

Job Summary : The Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for performing a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a casting technician and/or Practice Manager/Administrator. This position provides direct patient care in assigned units/departments and serves as a liaison between the unit, staff, auxiliary departments, and the public. Responsibilities: Provides appropriate care for all age groups (pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics). Performs 12 lead EKG and obtains other clinical data including: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, O2 saturation and records results in the patient record. Provides constant observation of designated patients and notifies licensed nursing personnel of situations requiring immediate attention. Applies bandages, slings, hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN. Can conduct fracture management/traction, including splinting etc. Prepares equipment as...

Distinguishing Features of the Class: Under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, an Intermediate Nursing Aide provides direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, prepares patients for treatment and procedures, and assists in the general care of patients. This position differs from Patient Care Technician in that the duties of this position do not include specialized unit competencies. Supervision is not typically a responsibility of this position, but may provide leadership for lower level staff or act as preceptor for new staff. Does related work as required. Examples of Work: (Illustrative Only) Provides care for assigned group of patients as described in individualized care plans and directed by a Registered Professional Nurse; Provides end of shift, face to face hand-off to incoming nursing aide; Reports to supervising nurse when duties are not able to be completed on the shift so that additional support can be arranged and the...

Job Summary The Nursing Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse. Is accountable for all patient care given during shift. Is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers. Responsibilities Assist patients with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, giving and removing bedpan or urinal, etc.) Ensures patients dietary needs are met Assist with serving trays, assists with completion of menus, provides snacks as needed and provides fluids. Provides a safe and comfortable environment. Obtains specimens as needed by MD, per Charge nurse instructions. Takes vital signs accurately at prescribed times. Turns and positions patients Accurate documentation of intake and output Responsible for the following treatments: finger stick glucometer hot and cold compresses simple dressing perineal care post mortem care weights...