Jobs in Paramus New Jersey

Long Term Acute Care RNs (LTAC RNs) provide quality patient care during the patient assessment, intervention, and evaluation process. LTAC RNs collaborate with all members of a patient's healthcare team to formulate a care plan that ensures optimum outcomes and continuity of care. LTAC RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• LTAC RNs are responsible for dispensing medications, chest tubes, ventilators, wound vacs, critical care IV Drips, feeding tubes, and central lines
• Monitor, implement and evaluate the status of the patient
• Give guidance and supervision to clinical support staff

• Provide the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.
• Review, read, notate, and initial the electronic health record to document and learn about pertinent information about residents.
• Receive medication updates from Resident Care Director (RCD) or Wellness Nurse.
• Administer, assist with, and observe medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass (Right resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).
• Ensure that medications are passed according to times utilizing a mobile medication cart.
• Document and initial as medications are given and ensure that appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents.
• Report all resident concerns and unavailable medication while administering the medication to the RCD or Wellness Nurse.
• Restock medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assist in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Assess the residents to determine need for as needed medication and appropriately document and report to supervisor.
• Count all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager (MCM) or Lead Care Manager (LCM) each shift and report discrepancies to the RCD or Wellness Nurse.
• Maintain and clean the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
• Follow re-fill process for medications.
• Help residents maintain independence and promote dignity and physical safety of each resident adhering to the Sunrise Principles of Service.
• Strive to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident's unique communication patterns, history, and basic human needs.
• Practice routinely good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
• Audit medication carts.

• Notify RCD of any resident and/or family concerns.
• Attend and actively participates in daily Cross Over meetings facilitated by the LCM.
• Conduct Service and Health Updates as directed by RCD.
• Participate in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP).
• Transcribe orders.

• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
• Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way, not blocking exits, and in compliance with fire codes.
• Comply with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers, removal techniques, procedures, and policies.
• Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of, and the possibility of exposure to, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchange guest/resident's tanks when empty, and monitor to make sure liters of oxygen are at prescribed levels.

• Participate as a member of a team and commit to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
• Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, Medication Technician and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Attend regular training by RCD and neighborhood coordinators.
• May be designated as shift supervisor.
• May supervise other medication care managers.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to make choices and decisions and act in the resident's best interest
• Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and level of understanding
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

• LPN, LVN, or state/province specific licensed nurse credential
• In states/provinces where appropriate, must maintain certifications
• Maintain the following certifications and ongoing training and re-education as required by Sunrise and state/provincial regulations:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred
• Desire to serve and care for seniors
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities.

Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs.

These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.

When days cannot be added to a life, we add life to remaining days. Our multidisciplinary teams offer culturally-sensitive, end-of-life and palliative care services to patients and their families at home or in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals.

Supports the Hospice Associate Director of Patient Services by providing leadership and mentoring guidance to the nursing staff on a day-to-day basis to ensure the provision of Hospice and Palliative Care services are consistent with the philosophy, goals, and policies of the program and MJHS. Schedules staff assignments in conjunction with the Assoc. DPS in accordance to the (NHPCO) and MJH staffing ratios. Empowers RN Case Managers through mentoring excellence in pain and symptom management along with focusing on patient and family goals of care. Monitors and evaluates the quality and completion of nursing documentation according to the documentation policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. Makes community presentations in conjunction with Admissions/Outreach Departments.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN or BS degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of Hospice nursing experience.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• New York State RN licensure required.
• National Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPN) preferred or obtains certification within one year of hire.
• Word, Outlook, and Windows experience required.
• Ability to effectively supervise and mentor Hospice nursing staff.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Coverage at our Garden City, Long Island office will be required.

Our groundbreaking hospice and palliative care programs offer a broad range of services in the community or facility-based to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end of life care.

The On Call RN Supervisor provides leadership, support, and guidance to Call Center staff for clinical/non clinical issues and situations. The Supervisor elevates complex issues to Team Manager, AOC or Hospice MD on call. The RN Supervisor also provides quality professional telephonic intervention to patients based on the Plan of Care.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN or BS degree preferred
• Three years of Hospice nursing experience
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• 2-5 years Hospice experience/On Call required
• New York State RN licensure
• NYS valid license preferred
• Current CHPN certification preferred

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.

Care Management Supervisor of Quality Review & Staff Education is responsible for quality assurance, accuracy, and overall integrity of the care management records completed by Care Management staff. This role is to ensure compliance with NYS DOH and CMS regulations through development of auditing tools and data validation. This Supervisor will analyze collected audit data, identify trends for staff re-training, and implement corrective action plans in collaboration with Clinical Management and Staff Education. They will oversee and conduct orientation, training, and education to all members of the Care Management team. Provides support to Director and Managers of Coordinated Care to ensure that all reporting requirements are prepared, submitted, and maintained in a professional and well-coordinated manner.

• Baccalaureate Nursing Degree from an NLN-Accredited School of Nursing
• Experience and knowledge of Managed Care: A minimum of two years nursing experience in Community Health or related field and/or minimum of two years of progressive job-related experience, including care management and coordination, education and supervision
• Demonstrates strong critical-thinking, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid
• Effective communication skills both written and oral
• Possesses strong critical thinking skills and knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Excellent analytical skills, interpretation of data
• Ability to set priorities and to handle multiple assignments
• Working knowledge of audit techniques and methodologies
• Secures relevant information to identify potential problems and makes recommendations for appropriate solutions
• Work effectively within interdisciplinary team environment
• Computer literate, Windows, Excel, Word, Visio and data base programs required. PowerPoint preferred
• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations