At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality health care services without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. At NYC Health + Hospitals- Post Acute Care. Our Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24-hour care for individuals in need of short-term, long-term care, or hospice care. Our facilities are rated as a Best Nursing Home by US News and World Report.
We have Full Time and Part Time openings at all of the facilities below :
- NYC Health + Hospitals - Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility - 227 Madison St, Manhattan, NY 10002 (Lower East Side)
Job Description :
Assist with and provide physical care to residents according to established standards of performance.Performs and records assigned procedures and nursing care activities completely and skillfully, such as BP, TPRs, heights, weights, changing simple dressing, feeding, and other related nursing duties.Maintains the environmental conditions and practices to ensure comfort, safety, and security for residents’ property.Demonstrates safety awareness and follows protocol for fire, disaster, infection control, and other environmental care practices.Maintains knowledge and skills through participation in conferences and planning for patient care. Attends all mandatory classes.Participates in performance improvement activities.Demonstrates a sensitive and supportive attitude towards the resident, family, and / or significant others.Assists in recreational and rehabilitation activities designed to meet the assessed needs of residents. Supervises residents during field trips.Report observations of patients’ and families’ mental state and social behavior to medical and professional staff caring for patients and participate in the assessment and / or care of patients and families.This position does NOT perform EKGs. This position does NOT utilize phlebotomy skills.
Minimum Qualifications :
Assignment to a long-term care facility requires a New York State Nurse’s Aide Certificate.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes :
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' collectively bargained contracts.College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.Multiple employee discount programs.