Job Description

Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to maximizing patient outcomes. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for residents, their families and our employees.

We seek RN candidates who are flexible, caring and are supportive team members that work well with others to join our clinical team. Our clinical team specializes in cardiac and orthopedic rehab as well as pulmonary care. We constantly show our appreciation to our team players and help them further develop clinical expertise and grow as health care professional. We have a newly renovated sub-acute unit and state-of-the-art equipment.

Position Description:

• Takes an active role in direct resident assessment and care;
• Supervises and coordinates nursing personnel in providing direct resident care in adherence to State and Federal regulations;
• Formulates individualized nursing care plans utilizing the nursing process;
• Assesses each resident daily and implements a change in the course of action as needed;
• Assists the physician on rounds and ensures that pertinent information is communicated to and from him/her and orders are taken correctly;
• Participates in the training and supervision of nursing personnel;
• Utilizes effectively the general principles of leadership and supervision;
• Manages conflict through effective problem-solving and communication skills;
• Acts calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations;

Additional Responsibilities :

• Assists with implementation of facility’s Quality Improvement Program;
• Assumes responsibility for the identification of potential safety hazards and for the identification of noncompliance with facility guidelines as set forth in the Policy and Procedure Manuals;
• Maintains accurate resident care records and documents pertinent data reflecting the use of the nursing process;
• Attends and participates productively in the resident care meetings, staff meetings and in-services;
• Maintains active licensure;
• Attends all mandated in-services;
• Takes an active role in teaching (formal or informal presentation) with residents, families and staff;
• Dispenses medication and performs treatments, as requested, and in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures;
• Assures that each resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident’s health condition;

Requirements:

• Licensed as Registered Nurse RN in the state of NY
• Nursing Experince a plus

Townhourse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a family like environment and culture and we provide great benefits for our employees.