Registered Nurse - Long Term Care
Brooklyn, New York
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care (LTC) - SSI Specialty

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Employment Type: Clinical - Nursing - DPC
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct patient care using the nursing process. Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for residents.
• Supervising resident/patient care provided by other nursing team members.
• Developing and implementing resident care plans to improve quality of life.
• Diagnosing and treating human responses to actual and potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, counseling, and supportive care.
• Adhering to the Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Key Duties

• Participate in establishing conditions, resources, and policies essential to nursing care delivery.
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, families, and visitors.
• Ensure proper use and safekeeping of equipment, supplies, drugs, and records.
• Apply scientific principles in nursing procedures and knowledge of drugs, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic modalities.
• Conduct resident care rounds, assess needs, and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Complete Minimum Data Set Plus (MDS+) documentation and coordinate comprehensive care planning.
• Assess nutritional needs and assist during mealtime as needed.
• Supervise nursing staff and revise assignments to ensure care quality.
• Provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Deliver nursing interventions responding to physical and behavioral/emotional conditions.
• Communicate care plans to other caregivers.
• Assist with complaint investigations related to resident care.
• Maintain fire and safety regulations to ensure a safe environment.
• Evaluate and document resident responses to nursing interventions, including teaching and discharge plans.
• Assist with orientation, skill training, and evaluation of new nursing personnel.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees influencing nursing practice policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of Minimum Data Set Plus (MDS+).
• Recent staff nurse experience, preferably in AIDS care.

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Completion of orientation on caring for residents with AIDS.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• CPR Certification.
• PRI Assessor certification.

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: SSI - RN LTC
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum recent staff nurse experience as indicated.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.

This position is ideal for RNs with LTC experience who are comfortable working with residents requiring specialized care, including those with AIDS.