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The Vice President of Ambulatory and Physician Services directs the administration and coordination of all ambulatory activities of the Western Region in accordance with the policies determined by the President and Executive Director, Senior Network Leadership and Board of Trustees. This leader is responsible for the administration and planning of the Health System’s pre-acute care services and facilities. Acts in the capacity of a strategic leader of WMCHealth. Promotes the Health System’s Mission, Vision, and Values and customer relations policy. Must be familiar with pertinent areas of health reform and their impact upon an integrated health system.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall operations of all medical practices located throughout the Western Region population health and our ACO.
• Collaborate with Directors/Chairs of all practices throughout the Western Region as the member of the Western division executive management team.
• Establish the strategic plan for staffing and services required to launch and open all practices including with an emphasis on a patient-focused, efficient outpatient culture.
• Maintain and analyze data as well as establish metrics for quality and patient satisfaction for outpatient services.
• Set the culture for the Western Region.
• Develops leaders by defining roles/responsibilities, promoting continuous learning, education, and training and assessing performance.
• Works collaboratively with the senior management team of WMCHealth.
• Participates in the WMCHealth strategic and operational planning as well as being the operational lead of all system strategic initiatives for ambulatory operations in the Western Region or other needs.
• Develop agendas, prepare materials, and lead monthly management meetings for practice managers.
• Lead recruitment efforts for clinical providers, including coordinating and conducting interviews and preparing justification for new or replacement provider positions.
• Manage physician and practice onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration into the organization.
• Coordinate practice closures and provider offboarding, ensuring proper operational, administrative, and compliance procedures are followed.
• Develop, review, and negotiate provider-related contracts, with a primary focus on employment agreements and amendments.
• Manage leasing arrangements, including leases, subleases, and session agreements for both employed and independent providers.
• Draft, review, and manage independent physician agreements, including medical directorships, on-call agreements, recruitment agreements, and performance management agreements.
• Inspects facilities and operations of departments recommending renovations, equipment change, and revision to organizational structure as appropriate.
• Serve as a member of the Space Committee, contributing to planning and decisions related to clinical space utilization.
• Provide executive approval and oversight for critical administrative and financial controls across the medical group, including physician and staff expenses (Concur), payroll adjustments (Missed Punch), CMS requests, administer physician compensation programs ( sign-on bonus, retention), all medical practices position requests and operational purchases exceeding $5K.
• Oversee the overall financial and operational performance of the Medical Group in the Western region, including revenues, expenses, and operational management.
• Conduct and distribute monthly WRVU reviews, and facilitate discussions with providers and managers regarding productivity and performance.
• Review and administer quarterly and annual productivity bonuses.
• Serve on administrative team for WMCHealth and Professional Services division. ( AOC and Prof. Services call)
• Participates in all physician leadership meetings and associated venues and liaison to medical group providers and sometimes independent providers.
• Work within a highly matrixed organization to establish the appropriate reporting of employees in Western Region.
• Being the executive lead for ambulatory initiatives and transitions in the Western Region.
• Serve as the operational point person to Finance and Revenue Cycle for the medical group, with accountability for meeting or exceeding annual budgets, leading annual budget development, conducting monthly P&L reviews, developing financial proformas for physician and practice initiatives, analyzing FTE and productivity metrics, overseeing ambulatory equipment requests, and leading operational coordination for ambulatory revenue cycle performance and related initiatives.
• Helps create a supportive, team-oriented environment with a goal of maintaining/enhancing employee morale and providing high quality and customer-oriented service.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand the physician enterprise infrastructure.
• Provide strategic and tactical leadership for key business objectives for the physician enterprise.
• Review and develop enhanced operational systems, i.e., centralized scheduling, call center, authorizations, and other as may be needed for a growing medical group.
• Serve as successful influencer and change agent who can interact with a diverse group of stakeholders and build consensus.
• Act as a liaison between the Medical Practice and Legal, Contract Management, Risk, Human Resources, and other administrative teams and system departments.
• Ensures safety standards are followed in all aspects of operational and clinical performance.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Six years in healthcare management/administration experience required, preferably in a academic healthcare system.

Education: Master's Degree required.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary: The Epic Director is responsible for providing executive, strategic, and operational leadership for the implementation of enterprise Epic systems. Reporting to the Vice President of the Epic Program, DirectorEpic is the project leader overseeing implementation and operational activities for the Epic system. The individual will be part of a consortium team with colleagues at affiliated institutions, consisting of project managers, analysts, and developers with acute care clinical system domain expertise. This position works closely with clinical and business leadership and leads a multidisciplinary team inthe design, implementation, workflow optimization, change management, and issue resolution related to inpatient clinical applications. This position requires broad knowledge of clinical systems such as the Epic platform, along with inpatient clinical workflow and business processes. As a Director for the enterprise Epic initiative, this individual will collaborate with peer domain-specific directors forenterprise Epic, as well as appropriate technical and operational leaders from affiliated institutions.

Responsibilities:

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• Plan, execute, and support complex inpatient EHR modules. Modules will support clinical documentation, computerized clinician order entry, electronic results review, clinical decision support, secure messaging, and charge capture. The scope of work includes establishing business objectives, defining workflow, and standardizing clinical content.
  
• Manage and supervise full-cycle implementation activities and daily operations of a group composed of highly skilled project managers and technical and analytic employees with domain expertise in inpatient clinical systems.
  

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• Oversee clinical content and system build that leverages Epics best practices, while supporting key workflows and business processes within the Consortium.
  
• Collaborate effectively with the Directors of ambulatory and inpatient systems for enterprise Epic to insure consistent clinical build and efficient workflow processes throughout the continuum of care.
  

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• Oversee build, deployment, and support of enterprise ambulatory registration and scheduling modules and inpatient bed management/ADT functionality.
  
• Oversee build, deployment, and support of professional fee and hospital billing modules
  
• Collaborate effectively with respective Directors to ensure that clinical modules are optimally integrated with revenue cycle modules to maximize productivity and revenue opportunities.
  
• Initiate, develop, and maintain coordination and communication with system users, department administration, vendors, and senior college and hospital management to assure organizational success. If necessary, train or supervise training of users and other staff in current and new aspects of system functionality.
  
• Manages project plans, operating budgets, reports, spreadsheets, and other presentations necessary for the proactive communication and management regarding your projects to other administrators, users, and relevant affiliates.
  
• Work collaboratively with clinician leaders, business offices, and information technology offices of all consortium members to coordinate operational planning and support for core information services and technical infrastructure. Keep informed of system developments with the institution and affiliates as well as within the industry and related vendor realm
  
• Negotiate and resolve project issues and escalations, including scope creep, and other risks associated with executing on the project plans. Ensure adherence to the project budget and identify and communicate any factors that may cause a budget variance.
  
• Prepares annual operating and capital expense budgets for project deliverables. Manages project budgets and approves expenditures.
  
• Provides and maintains effective communication with hospital management to define the priorities of projects, including equipment acquisitions, requirements of management and staff, and allocation of departmental resources. Presents reports to keep hospital administration informed of project development and any deviation from projected goals.
  
• As a key stakeholder in the effective execution of the project charter, he makes recommendations to ensure that the IT strategic plan is aligned with the organizations business objectives.
  
• Manages vendor relationship management with appropriate counterparts at Epic to coordinate resource planning, project deliverables, and technical specifications.
  
• Performs all duties inherent to a managerial role. Participates in hiring, training, evaluation and termination of assigned staff according to hospital policies and procedures.
  
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

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• Minimum of 7 years of previous work-related experience required
  
• 5 years of leadership experience required
  

Education:

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• A Bachelors Degree in healthcare, business management, computer science or a related field is required.
  
• Masters Degree, preferred
  

Licenses / Certifications:

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• N/A
  

Other:

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• Experience implementing and/or supporting applicable enterprise clinical systems
  
• Excellent knowledge of clinical systems utilized in hospitals and physician practices
  
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to achieve results in a complex environment.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills are required.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers (and operating systems) including Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
  

Special Requirements:

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• Experience working with and managing colleagues in a matrix-management model
  
• Experience in a large academic medical practice, health care IT vendor, and hospitals are all extremely helpful.
  
• Significant experience with Epic and its related integration modules or other enterprise clinical systems, including formal certifications, is strongly preferred.
  
• For the Director of EPIC Access and Revenue Cycle must have excellent working knowledge of EMPI, ADT, Registration, Scheduling, and Billing processes utilized in hospitals and physician practices.
  

Job Summary: The Epic Director is responsible for providing executive, strategic, and operational leadership for the implementation of enterprise Epic systems. Reporting to the Vice President of the Epic Program, DirectorEpic is the project leader overseeing implementation and operational activities for the Epic system. The individual will be part of a consortium team with colleagues at affiliated institutions, consisting of project managers, analysts, and developers with acute care clinical system domain expertise. This position works closely with clinical and business leadership and leads a multidisciplinary team inthe design, implementation, workflow optimization, change management, and issue resolution related to inpatient clinical applications. This position requires broad knowledge of clinical systems such as the Epic platform, along with inpatient clinical workflow and business processes. As a Director for the enterprise Epic initiative, this individual will collaborate with peer domain-specific directors forenterprise Epic, as well as appropriate technical and operational leaders from affiliated institutions.

Responsibilities:

• 
  
• Plan, execute, and support complex inpatient EHR modules. Modules will support clinical documentation, computerized clinician order entry, electronic results review, clinical decision support, secure messaging, and charge capture. The scope of work includes establishing business objectives, defining workflow, and standardizing clinical content.
  
• Manage and supervise full-cycle implementation activities and daily operations of a group composed of highly skilled project managers and technical and analytic employees with domain expertise in inpatient clinical systems.
  

• 
  
• Oversee clinical content and system build that leverages Epics best practices, while supporting key workflows and business processes within the Consortium.
  
• Collaborate effectively with the Directors of ambulatory and inpatient systems for enterprise Epic to insure consistent clinical build and efficient workflow processes throughout the continuum of care.
  

• 
  
• Oversee build, deployment, and support of enterprise ambulatory registration and scheduling modules and inpatient bed management/ADT functionality.
  
• Oversee build, deployment, and support of professional fee and hospital billing modules
  
• Collaborate effectively with respective Directors to ensure that clinical modules are optimally integrated with revenue cycle modules to maximize productivity and revenue opportunities.
  
• Initiate, develop, and maintain coordination and communication with system users, department administration, vendors, and senior college and hospital management to assure organizational success. If necessary, train or supervise training of users and other staff in current and new aspects of system functionality.
  
• Manages project plans, operating budgets, reports, spreadsheets, and other presentations necessary for the proactive communication and management regarding your projects to other administrators, users, and relevant affiliates.
  
• Work collaboratively with clinician leaders, business offices, and information technology offices of all consortium members to coordinate operational planning and support for core information services and technical infrastructure. Keep informed of system developments with the institution and affiliates as well as within the industry and related vendor realm
  
• Negotiate and resolve project issues and escalations, including scope creep, and other risks associated with executing on the project plans. Ensure adherence to the project budget and identify and communicate any factors that may cause a budget variance.
  
• Prepares annual operating and capital expense budgets for project deliverables. Manages project budgets and approves expenditures.
  
• Provides and maintains effective communication with hospital management to define the priorities of projects, including equipment acquisitions, requirements of management and staff, and allocation of departmental resources. Presents reports to keep hospital administration informed of project development and any deviation from projected goals.
  
• As a key stakeholder in the effective execution of the project charter, he makes recommendations to ensure that the IT strategic plan is aligned with the organizations business objectives.
  
• Manages vendor relationship management with appropriate counterparts at Epic to coordinate resource planning, project deliverables, and technical specifications.
  
• Performs all duties inherent to a managerial role. Participates in hiring, training, evaluation and termination of assigned staff according to hospital policies and procedures.
  
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

• 
  
• Minimum of 7 years of previous work-related experience required
  
• 5 years of leadership experience required
  

Education:

• 
  
• Bachelors Degree in healthcare, business management, computer science or a related field, required
  
• Masters Degree, preferred
  

Licenses / Certifications:

• 
  
• N/A
  

Other:

• 
  
• Experience implementing and/or supporting applicable enterprise clinical systems
  
• Excellent knowledge of clinical systems utilized in hospitals and physician practices
  
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to achieve results in a complex environment.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills are required.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers (and operating systems) including Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
  

Special Requirements:

• 
  
• Experience working with and managing colleagues in a matrix-management model
  
• Experience in a large academic medical practice, health care IT vendor, and hospitals are all extremely helpful.
  
• Significant experience with Epic and its related integration modules or other enterprise clinical systems, including formal certifications, is strongly preferred.
  
• For the Director of EPIC Access and Revenue Cycle must have excellent working knowledge of EMPI, ADT, Registration, Scheduling, and Billing processes utilized in hospitals and physician practices.
  

Job Summary

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• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.
  

Responsibilities

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• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  
  
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  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (ScreeningEarly Intervention, Preschool).
    
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
    
  
  
  
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  
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  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
    
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trans-disciplinary context.
    
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
    
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
    
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals. Use of multimodality strategies. Modification of methods and interventions including but not limited to physical environment, daily routine, adult-child, child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 3 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI etc.
    
  
  
  
• COMMUNICATION
  
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  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment including but not limited to presentations, demonstrations, meetings, handouts.
    
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
    
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
    
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, and Diagnostic team).
    
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate
    
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
    
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in a crisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
    
  
  
  
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  
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  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates
    
  • Submits log notes within the established time frame
    
  • Submits attendance within the established time frame. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
    
  
  
  
• Participates in One Site Specialty In-service Program or Site Based Assignment
  
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  • Generates idea, plans, insures and appropriately measures project outcomes.
    
  
  
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications/Requirements

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• EXPERIENCE
  
  
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  • Educational preparation.
    
  • Experience Preferred.
    
  
  
  
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  EDUCATION
  
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  • Bachelors Degree in Special Education or related field.
    
  
  
  
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  LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  
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  • NYS Certification in accordance with the requirements of the NYSED and program position requirements.
    
  
  
  

Job Summary

• 
  
• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.
  

Responsibilities

• 
  
• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  
  
  • 
    
  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (Screening, Early Intervention, Preschool).
    
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
    
  
  
  
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  
  • 
    
  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
    
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trandisciplinary context.
    
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
    
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
    
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals including; Use of multimodal strategies.Modification of methods and interventionsincluding but not limited to physical environment and daily routine, adult-child and child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 4 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI, etc.
    
  
  
  
• COMMUNICATION
  
  • 
    
  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment: (Presentations/Demonstrations, Meetings,Handouts).
    
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
    
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
    
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, Diagnostic team).
    
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate.
    
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
    
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in acrisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
    
  
  
  
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  
  • 
    
  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
    
  
  
  
• Completes Special Assignments
  
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  • Completes two special assignments examples include: (Manages a site/facility for children and families, Manages safety, Manages infection control implementations, Manages staff conflict resolution, Manages audit).
    
  
  
  
• Leadership
  
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  • Provides formal clinical mentorship and/or supervision for ED., OT, or PT for al least one staff member. Mentorship activities could be specific clinical area of expertise. Performs above support activities with two or more staff members per year
    
  • Participates directly in orientation as assigned.
    
  
  
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications/Requirements

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• EXPERIENCE
  
  
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  • Minimum of 2 years experience.
    
  
  
  
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  EDUCATION
  
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  • Masters Degree in Special Education;
    
  • Bachelors degree for designated specialty areas including but not limited to Behavior and FamilyTherapies.
    
  
  
  
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  LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  
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  • Meets NYSED Department requirements as described by position and as required for program.
    
  
  
  

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 assignment completed prior to the next shift;

Observes, records and reports general condition of patient;

Identifies significant changes in patients clinical status, such as increased confusion, restlessness or lethargy or decreased response, and communicates to appropriate member(s) of the treatment team;

Performs non-sterile dressing changes, as directed by a Registered Professional Nurse;

Meets patient need for comfort and safety by providing orientation, including maintaining time-appropriate lighting, providing orienting stimuli such as clock, TV, and newspaper, and providing eyeglasses and hearing aids, as needed;

Assists with patients nutritional and hydration needs, including setting up meal trays, feeding patient, filling out menu, providing supplemental nutrition as ordered by medical staff;

Assists in patient admission by making sure the room is ready, welcoming patient to unit, and assisting with transfer and settling of patient into their room;

Assists in patient discharge by assisting patient with gathering their belongings and removing any medical equipment at the direction of the supervising nurse;

Obtains vital signs and weights, collects specimens and finger sticks, records all results in the EMR and immediately notifies the nurse of abnormal results;

Maintains intake/output documentation, including emptying of urinal/foley, colostomy/ostomy, suction canisters, and meal/fluid intake;

Assists patients with meals, sleeping and hygiene needs, such as bathing, shaving, shampooing and oral and denture care, and activities of daily living including dressing, ambulating, toileting and safe transfer techniques as directed by the supervising nurse;

Assists Registered Professional Nurse with turning patients every 2 hours;

Responds to intercom requests and obtains needed services from nurses, physicians, or other hospital personnel when necessary;

Implements nursing safety interventions or the use of protective devices and equipment that maintain the safety of patients who have been identified as at risk for preventable injury;

Transports patients to and from tests, procedures or therapeutic activities;

Maintains and restocks nursing servers during each shift;

Complies with hospital policies and procedures to ensure that patients equipment, supplies and personal belongings are protected;

Participates in classes, patient-centered conferences, workshops, in-service programs and unit and departmental meetings, as directed.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Good knowledge of accepted standards of caring for and comforting the sick, disabled, injured or others requiring mental health or personal assistance; skill in customer service as it relates to the delivery of care; ability to prioritize the delivery of patient care using time and resources efficiently; ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers and all members of the healthcare team; ability to handle individual and critical situations in an effective manner; ability to maintain personal composure when unit priorities quickly change; ability to follow oral and written instructions as well as communicating patient information both verbally and in writing; computer literacy sufficient to perform the duties of the positon; good judgment; tact; initiative; positive attitude; neatness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience: Either: (a) certification as a Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide by the New York State Department of Health; (b) completion of an approved Nurse Aide or related patient care course; (c) completion of Medical-Surgical Nursing I and II or equivalent from an accredited Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse school; or (d) one year of patient care experience.

Special Requirement:BLS or CPR certification by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 90 days of employment and maintained throughout subsequent employment in this title.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern Mountainside Residential Care Center, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

Administrative functions:

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• Notifies the RN on-call, Director of Nursing, and Administrator on call as required.
  
• Participates actively with IDT and follows-through on actions determined by the Team.
  
• Serves as a resident advocate and ensures resident rights are maintained.
  
• Supports the medical staff.
  
• Works collaboratively with all departments at Mountainside and MMH.
  
• Works with staff in the planning of the units services, programs, and activities.
  
• Ensures consistency between both floors in nursing care.
  
• Ensures staff comply with polices and standards of care.
  
• Ensures completeness of Accident and Incident reports.
  
• Promotes mission and values of Mountainside.
  
• Serves as a leader and resource for nursing staff.
  
• Participates in investigations as assigned.
  
• Ensures safe quality care is provided to the residents daily, and essential information is communicated to provide appropriate continuity of care from admission to discharge.
  
• Is a liaison with residents, families, and other departments to adequately plan for and provide resident care.
  
• Ensures accurate, appropriate, and complete documentation by all nursing staff.
  
• Medications and treatments as assigned.
  
• Documents according to policies.
  

Care Plan, Kardex, MDS,

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• Ensures accuracy of each.
  
• Effectively communicates the plan of care.
  

Communication:

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• Ensures appropriate and ongoing communication to the resident, family, staff, MD, IDT, etc.
  
• Uses communication to enhance quality of resident care and staff working environment.
  

Personnel/Staff Development

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• Responsible for employee praise and discipline as necessary.
  
• Actively participates with staff education.
  
• Promotes an environment of learning.
  
• Ensures staff attends mandatory inservices and meets minimum continuing education requirements.
  
• Conducts routine staff audits to ensure care is being delivered per care plan and medical staff orders.
  
• Ensures work consistency among staff.
  
• Promotes a positive, friendly work environment.
  

Equipment and Supplies:

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• Ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available and monitors that supplies are utilized appropriately to avoid waste.
  

Quality Assurance:

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• Constantly strives to enhance the resident and staff experience.
  
• Follows MRCC policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
  
• Immediately reports unusual problem/accident/incident regarding resident care to RN.
  

Safety/Infection Control:

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• Ensures staff compliance with standards and regulations.
  
• Reports potential outbreaks and takes appropriate measures to control/eliminate infection control exposures.
  

Staffing Coverage

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• Assists with staffing and finding coverage for call-ins.
  

Other specific requirements:

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• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and be enthusiastic.
  
• Must work harmoniously with others.
  
• Seeks out new methods and principles to incorporate into the nursing practice.
  
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
  
• Able to make independent decisions.
  
• Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary to provide quality care.
  
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration among Mountainside staff members.
  

Ongoing education

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• Encouraged to pursue ongoing education.
  

Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

EXPERIENCE

One year experience preferred

EDUCATION

LPN

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

NYS LPN License; BLS certification

OTHER

Motivated, self-directed, compassionate

Job Summary

To provide assistance to the nursing staff to maximize care to the patient and families.

Responsibilities

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• Documents information on patient records/computer consistent with policies to include vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration), pulse oximetry, I O, weights, heights, etc. and point of care testing (glucometer results, etc.), removal of Foley Catheters. Review Intervention List with the Primary RN to ensure awareness of pertinent patient needs and plans for the day.
  
• Provides daily physical and emotional care to patients; Provides close observation when patients requires sitters. Will be responsible for completing all procedures within scope of practice and according to current standards, guidelines and policies. Documents information gathered in patient records/computer consistent with policies.
  
• Will be responsible for the following procedures: Follows plan of care after nursing assessment. Non-sterile dressing change; emptying of post-op drainage devices (additional to Foley bags); set up oxygen and suction equipment; applies pulse ox; performs EKGs and applies telemetry.
  
• Participates in Unit and Team huddles. Interacts professionally with physicians and coworkers and maintains effective communication and good working relationships. Demonstrates cooperation with the shift supervisors and recognizes the chain of command. Demonstrates independent thinking. Assists licensed personnel as directed.
  
• Keeps work environment neat and tidy. Responsible for making sure equipment needing repair is sent to BioMed. Maintains stock, orders supplies when necessary. Responsible for monitoring work environment for DNV Compliance R/T Environment of Care as per hospital policies and procedures.
  
• Weights: standing and bed scale; nutrition: setting up patient and feeding patient; specimen collection; stool, sputum, urine - clean catch and 24 hour; Foley catheter care and emptying Foley bag; apply external catheter; ice bag/pack; sitz bath; patient restraints.
  
• Application of Flow-tron device; application of Teds stockings; use of special equipment; cooling and warming devices, lifting and transporting devices (including maxi slide, Hoyer lift, etc.) traction set up and removal and storage of traction equipment.
  
• Knowledge of location of other departments to assist with procurement of necessary equipment/supplies; conveys communication between Ancillary Departments and Nursing floors, understands isolation/standard precautions; answering of call lights; verbalizes knowledge of emergency situations; code blue, etc. Discharge of patients - transport.
  
• Ability to observe and report necessary information/changes to nurse: physical limitations, cultural needs, age specific needs, emotional needs, pain needs, IV needs. Assist in emergency situations (i.e., chest compressions, RRT codes, code blue, helping lift patient after fall, patients who require 1:1 sitter, etc.)
  
• Recognizes chain of command; i.e, Clinical Leader and off-shift supervisors; demonstrates independent thinking; understanding of and compliance with patient confidentiality; blood, etc. post mortem.
  
• Ensures accurate identification of all patients at all times. Protects patients privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance.
  
• Understands and complies with isolation/standard precautions. Practices and performs proper hand washing techniques on a routine basis and uses gloves when having patient contact.
  
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
  
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for Nursing Assistant Is and Nursing Assistant IIs.
  
• Sets up procedures and performs assisting duties for individual performing procedure within scope of practice.
  
• Performs phlebotomy as directed by R.N. (ED only).
  
• Competent as a surgical scrub tech (O.B. only).
  
• Exhibits competency and demonstrates knowledge in handling unit specific equipment.
  
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications/Requirements

EXPERIENCE

• 
  
• 1 year experience working as a nursing assistant, preferred
  

EDUCATION

• 
  
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, required
  

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• 
  
• BLS, preferred
  
• CNA Certification, preferred
  

Job Summary

• 
  
• The Advanced EMT is responsible for all aspects of patient care in the out of hospital setting, within the scope of certification as determined by NYS DOH.
  

Responsibilities

• 
  
• Assure ambulance clean stocked by inspection completion of pre run check
  
• Determine type of response required based on dispatch information and weather conditions
  
• Determine nature extent of illness /or injury, and render appropriate emergency care per training, based on NYS BLS AAREMS ALS Protocols
  
• Direct assist crew with patient handling, treatment, lifting, carrying transport
  
• Determine need for additional assistance /or specialty services request same
  
• Report patient assessment care both verbally documented in PCR
  
• Secures appropriate patient information renders care according to written Physician Orders during inter-facility transfers
  
• Utilize proper radio procedures per county department policy
  
• Monitor patient throughout contact
  
• Assure ambulance response ready post runs
  
• Integrate with other agencies when necessary
  
• Adhere to department hospital Policies Procedures Infection Control Program
  
• Maintain professional conduct courteous interaction with patients, family/bystanders, other agency personnel, crew members hospital staff
  
• Assure ALS equipment supplies service ready pre post runs
  
• Other duties/tasks as assigned
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• 
  
• EXPERIENCE
  
  
  • 
    
  • 1 year preferred
    
  
  
  
• 
  
  EDUCATION
  
  • 
    
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
    
  
  
  
• 
  
  LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  
  • 
    
  • NYS EMT Intermediate, Critical Care or Paramedic; current BLS; current ACLS and PALS (or equivalent) for CC or P; valid/clean NYS drivers license; EVOC or equivalent preferred.
    
  
  
  

Job Summary

The EMT is responsible for all aspects of patient care in the out of hospital setting, within the scope of certification as determined by the NYS DOH.

Responsibilities

• 
  
• Assure ambulance clean stocked by inspection completion of pre run check
  

• 
  
• Determine type of response required based on dispatch information and weather conditions
  
• Determine nature extent of illness /or injury, and render appropriate emergency care per training, based on NYS BLS AAREMS Protocols
  
• Direct assist crew with patient handling, treatment, lifting, carrying transport
  
• Determine need for additional assistance /or specialty services request same
  
• Report patient assessment care both verbally documented in PCR
  
• Secures appropriate patient information renders care according to written Physician Orders during inter-facility transfers
  
• Utilize proper radio procedures per county department policy
  
• Monitor patient throughout contact
  
• Assure ambulance response ready post runs
  
• Integrate with other agencies when necessary
  
• Adhere to department hospital Policies Procedures Infection Control Program
  
• Maintain professional conduct courteous interaction with patients, family/bystanders, other agency personnel, crew members hospital staff
  
• Other duties/tasks as assigned
  

Qualification/Requirements

EXPERIENCE

Preferred but not required

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

NYS EMT certification; current CPR card; valid clean NYS drivers license; EVOC or equivalent preferred

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:

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• Provides appropriate care to all age groups (pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics).
  
• Performs 12 lead EKG and obtains other clinical data including: temperature, pulse, respirations, 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 needed.
  
• Properly cleans contaminated equipment according to established guidelines.
  
• Assists with lifting and positioning patients.
  
• Transports patients to ancillary departments
  
• Replenishes and orders supplies as needed.
  
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, or physician related information.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Certification as an EMT in NYS

Education:High School Graduate or equivalent

Licenses / Certifications: Successful completion of an approved New York State EMT-B or AEMT course with appropriate EMT certification. Must have current BLS.

Other:

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 individualized plan of care that addresses needs and concerns. Develops appropriate interventions and desired outcomes for key problems with the goal of positive and effective patient outcomes. Evaluates problems based on patient condition and per policy.
• Patient Care/Discharge Planning - Nurses are accountable for their own practice in the coordination of care. The RN will collaborate with patient, patient support systems, and appropriate health care team members, to meet the patients present needs, discharge needs and outcomes identified for key problems. Implements a plan of care upon admission or within 24 hours of admission. Recognizing that interdisciplinary decision-making is essential, the RN initiates interdisciplinary referrals upon admission and as needed. The RN facilitates the evaluation, revision and documentation of the patients plan of care on a regular and on-going basis.
• Teaching - The RN is empowered to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking skills to process information on the plan of care to provide individualized, ongoing teaching to patient and patient support systems throughout the continuum of care. Teaching is a vital component of nursing care. The RN uses current, evidence-based practice when teaching patients and support systems.
• Communication - As a professional, the RN demonstrates mutual respect and collaboration when communicating with the interdisciplinary health care team. Communication is a two-way process in which the RN mindfully utilizes effective communication skills such as active listening, relationship building and assertive communication techniques. The RN conveys a strong sense of advocacy and protects patient rights. The RN strives to create high performance teams by providing the teams with an overall positive, inclusive sense of support.
• Treatment/ Procedures - As the essential provider of healthcare, the RN performs all treatments and procedures in accordance with established evidence-based policies, procedures and patient care Standards. The RN collaborates with the MD and all members of the health care team in the performance of these tasks.
• Documentation The RN accurately, efficiently, and in a timely fashion, documents pertinent patient information Utilizing the nursing process on all required forms or fields/ screens to ensure that patient information is collected and communicated effectively to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Medication Administration The RN provides all aspects of the medication process including: assessment, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of the patients response to the medication. The RN teaches the patient and the patient support system regarding the safe use of medications and initiates referrals to Pharmacy as needed.
• Quality Performance and Improvement (QPI) - Actively participates in the QPI process to achieve excellent patient outcomes and improved processes. Participation in QPI includes the development of the QPI plans by identifying actual or potential problems, collecting data, analyzing the results, implementing corrective action plans and sustaining improvements. The RN actively participates in maintaining and improving the Culture of Patient Safety.
• Delegation to and Development of Co-workers - The RN accurately delegates aspects of patient care to the LPN, CNA, and other ancillary personnel according to their Scope of Practice, job description, individual competence and patient needs. The RN supervises the provision of this care by clearly communicating the right task in the right circumstance to the right individual, while being available to provide the right direction and supervision. The RN orients, precepts, mentors, teaches and fosters the development of co-workers from Novice to Expert.
• Unit Specific Competencies

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:

• Minimum of one year Med/Surg Experience preferred. Minimum of 2 years critical care or emergency room experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of responsibility. Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of Hospital structure, objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills.

Training/License:

• New York State Registered Nurse license required, or permittee.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications required. TNCC, ENPC and CEN preferred.

Other:

• None specified.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

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. The RN is responsible for providing quality patient care by demonstrating clinical competence, participating in ongoing quality assessment, and providing direction to ancillary staff.

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 responsibility. Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of Hospital structure, objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills.

Training/License:

• • New York State Registered Nurse license required, or permittee.

Other:

None specified.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients in the ED. Promotes teamwork with physicians, mid-level practitioners and personnel of other departments. Is accountable for adhering to all standards of emergency nursing care and for managing supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is unavailable.
• Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID when registration is unavailable.
• Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat.
• Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, completion of history and medication reconciliation.
• Enter orders.
• Perform fingersticks for glucose testing.
• Assist with ambulance communication, pre hospital and hospital, from the ED.
• Xerox copies of medical records.
• Assures proper charge items are entered into electronic medical record.
• Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat.
• Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed.
• Performs 12 lead EKGs, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter.
• Proficient in IV venipuncture skills.
• Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens.
• Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately.
• Assist MD/PA/NP with surgical or invasive procedures, i.e. suturing, insertion of chest tubes, etc.
• Maintains sterile/aseptic technique.
• Cleans instruments in proper solution for return to Central Supply.
• Obtains ice from acute care for ED use.
• Assists on acute care when there are no ED patients.
• Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED.
• Additional duties as assigned.formance Appraisal

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed in the State of New York. Membership in a professional organization suggested.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of acute care experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years critical care or emergency room experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of responsibility.
• Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of Hospital structure, objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills.

Training/License:

• NYS Registered Nurse license required.
• Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• TNCC and ENPC certification required within one year. CEN preferred.

Other: N/A

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

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 individualized plan of care that addresses needs and concerns. Develops appropriate interventions and desired outcomes for key problems with the goal of positive and effective patient outcomes. Evaluates problems based on patient condition and per policy.
• Patient Care/Discharge Planning - Nurses are accountable for their own practice in the coordination of care. The RN will collaborate with patient, patient support systems, and appropriate health care team members, to meet the patients present needs, discharge needs and outcomes identified for key problems. Implements a plan of care upon admission or within 24 hours of admission. Recognizing that interdisciplinary decision-making is essential, the RN initiates interdisciplinary referrals upon admission and as needed. The RN facilitates the evaluation, revision and documentation of the patients plan of care on a regular and on-going basis.
• Teaching - The RN is empowered to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking skills to process information on the plan of care to provide individualized, ongoing teaching to patient and patient support systems throughout the continuum of care. Teaching is a vital component of nursing care. The RN uses current, evidence-based practice when teaching patients and support systems.
• Communication - As a professional, the RN demonstrates mutual respect and collaboration when communicating with the interdisciplinary health care team. Communication is a two-way process in which the RN mindfully utilizes effective communication skills such as active listening, relationship building and assertive communication techniques. The RN conveys a strong sense of advocacy and protects patient rights. The RN strives to create high performance teams by providing the teams with an overall positive, inclusive sense of support.
• Treatment/ Procedures - As the essential provider of healthcare, the RN performs all treatments and procedures in accordance with established evidence-based policies, procedures and patient care Standards. The RN collaborates with the MD and all members of the health care team in the performance of these tasks.
• Documentation The RN accurately, efficiently, and in a timely fashion, documents pertinent patient information Utilizing the nursing process on all required forms or fields/ screens to ensure that patient information is collected and communicated effectively to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Medication Administration The RN provides all aspects of the medication process including: assessment, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of the patients response to the medication. The RN teaches the patient and the patient support system regarding the safe use of medications and initiates referrals to Pharmacy as needed.
• Quality Performance and Improvement (QPI) - Actively participates in the QPI process to achieve excellent patient outcomes and improved processes. Participation in QPI includes the development of the QPI plans by identifying actual or potential problems, collecting data, analyzing the results, implementing corrective action plans and sustaining improvements. The RN actively participates in maintaining and improving the Culture of Patient Safety.
• Delegation to and Development of Co-workers - The RN accurately delegates aspects of patient care to the LPN, CNA, and other ancillary personnel according to their Scope of Practice, job description, individual competence and patient needs. The RN supervises the provision of this care by clearly communicating the right task in the right circumstance to the right individual, while being available to provide the right direction and supervision. The RN orients, precepts, mentors, teaches and fosters the development of co-workers from Novice to Expert.

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 responsibility.
• Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of Hospital structure, objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills.

Training/License:

• New York State Registered Nurse license required.

Other:

• None specified.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

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 accordingly.
• Assess patients and administer treatments, medications, and general care according to the nursing plan of care, best practices, established protocols and medical orders to treat actual or potential disorders and to optimize the physical and mental well-being of the patients.
• Operate specialized medical equipment.
• Evaluate and documents patients responses to a care regimen and adds to, changes or resolves interventions in the nursing plan of care and/or collaborates with providers regarding the need to revise the treatment plan.
• Collaborate with appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care for patients.
• Provide education to the patient and family about medication, medical treatments, disease-specific information, and follow-up care.
• Participate in discharge planning in collaboration with other health care providers and community resources to ensure full utilization of support services which address patient needs.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities to ensure provision of optimum care and follow-up for patients.
• Ensure continuity of nursing care by communicating a comprehensive handoff during transition to another nurse.
• Advocates the patients bill of rights and advocates on behalf of patients and families to ensure continuity and understanding of care given.
• Timely participation in continuing education programs and in-service education to provide the most appropriate nursing care.
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the performance improvement process, including data collection, analysis, plan for change and implementation of changes.
• Precept and mentor newer staff on the assigned unit.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Provide break relief coverage across clinical areas to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of behavioral health nursing experience required.

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a limited permit to practice nursing, issued by the New York State Education Department, or a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS required.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Healthcare

Job Title: Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Suffern and Middletown

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Suffern, NY

Category: Advanced Practice Providers

Department: Cap - App - Ambulatory

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: 4 Days, 10 Hours

Shift: AM

Req #: 43687

Posted Date: Aug 15, 2025

Hiring Range: $62.23-$73.05

Job Details:

Summary:

We are excited to announce the opening of a new Physician Assistant (PA) position working with our expanding Neurosurgical team. In this role, a highly skilled, motivated, and compassionate PA will have the opportunity to work within inpatient, operative, and ambulatory settings, providing comprehensive care to our neurosurgery patients throughout their surgical journey. The ideal candidate will be an adaptable and detail-oriented clinician with a passion for surgical care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high acuity environment.

• The opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas within neurosurgery, managing patients throughout the entire continuum of surgical care.
• Gain hands-on operative and procedural experience with neurosurgical patients.
• Stay current with advances in neurosurgery at an academic medical center through continuing education, professional conferences, and literature review
• Be part of a supportive culture where PAs are integral to the team, not just an afterthought, with mentorship, learning, and leadership opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Serve as first assist in the operating room for a broad spectrum of neurosurgical cases.
• Perform daily rounds and consults on neurosurgical inpatients, assessing clinical progress, implementing treatment plans, and monitoring potential post-operative complications
• Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic studies including imaging, labs, and neurophysiologic monitoring results.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with members of the neurosurgical team
• Collaborate to optimize perioperative protocols, ensuring safe patient preparation, accurate surgical site verification, and comprehensive postoperative handoff.
• Educate patients and their family members on diagnoses, treatment options, potential side effects, and symptom management strategies while focused on treating each patient as a whole and individual person

Shift/Status:

Flexible shifts. Primarily schedule: 4 days/week (10-hour shifts). This position will be located in Suffern, NY and Middletown, NY.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Board certified Physician Assistant who possesses, or is eligible to obtain, an applicable NYS license, and has an active DEA
• Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of surgical experience as a practicing clinical PA, although highly motivated new graduates will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Active BLS & ACLS certifications

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, and 401k
• The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
• Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement.

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2, and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit .

Other:

WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Advanced Physician Services (APS) is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

To Apply:

If you are looking to build your subspecialty career in a forward-moving team, we?d love to hear from you! For more information about this opportunity, contact Nicole White, Advanced Clinical Recruiter, by email at

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement