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 -Coler - 900 Main Street, New York, NY 10044 (Roosevelt Island)
NYC Health + Hospitals - Henry J Carter - 1752 Park Ave, New York, NY 10035 (Harlem)
NYC Health + Hospitals - Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility - 227 Madison St, Manhattan, NY 10002 (Lower East Side)
NYC Health + Hospitals - Seaview - 460 Brielle Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 (Staten Island)
Job Description:
-
Assist with and provide physical care to residents according to established standard 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:
-
Graduation from elementary school.
-
Successful completion of a basic skill training program for Nurse’s Aides, or its equivalent.
-
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements above, assignment to a long-term care facility requires a New York State Nurse’s Aide Certificate.
Additional $2,000 differential for working in a long-term care facility.
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
