RN-Registered Nurse

The Parker Jewish Institute, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our team of professionals in the Nursing Department. Now hiring RNs on Evening and Night Shift! WORKING AT PARKER The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers short term rehabilitation, sub-acute care and nursing home care, as well as community-based health care' encompassing adult day health care, home health care, and a hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home. Quality care means hiring quality people and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care. In addition to a friendly, collaborative environment and exciting career-growth opportunities, Parker Jewish Institute also offers these convenience factors: A modern, safe and secure campus conveniently located on the Queens/Nassau County border that is easily accessible by public transportation or auto Free parking A superb, low-cost employee cafeteria Day, evening and night shifts, as well as some flex shifts Central to excellent housing, superior school districts and excellent shopping A variety of nearby child care options, colleges and universities RNs at Parker Jewish Institute are responsible for coordination and implementation of resident care on assigned units. Reporting to the Head Nurse or Assistant Head Nurse, RNs may also supervise nursing assistants and LPNs while providing outstanding patient-centered care. Key Tasks: Supervise assigned staff members Obtain and record initial assessments, and develops and modifies nursing plans and care priorities Collaborates with other health professionals in the plan of care Monitors and evaluates patient progress and conditions requiring intervention Administers medications and treatments Assists with diagnostics tests and procedures Participates in resident and family education, as well as discharge planning Keeps CCP current Investigates and reports on problem situations Transcribes physician orders Required Qualifications: NYS license as a registered nurse Graduate of accredited school of nursing Prior experience in a long term care or short term rehabilitation setting strongly preferred