Nursing Jobs in Cranford, NJ
$115,147 - $124,138 / YEAR
Duties Description Monitors individual’s medical/health needs and services. Visits each assigned home weekly (minimally) to provide nursing oversight and complete review of items. Interacts with primary, medical specialists, various clinical staff as necessary. Advocate for individuals’ health care needs. Maintains ongoing communication with med liaison/designee. Provides support to residential staff in maintaining health services for the individuals. Utilizes appropriate reporting mechanisms/chain of command in responding to individual and/or staff issues. Completes follow-up including documentation for individuals post ER/hospital visit follow-up. Reviews, comments, initials and dates lab, x-ray, consults, etc. If indicated completes follow-up with practitioner. Provides necessary documentation regarding home visits within established time frames. Follows pressure wound policy and documentation requirements. Provides appropriate nursing services and support/oversight to Residential/Day Hab. Staff. Responds to emergency requests as soon as possible (within and outside caseload). Completes nursing assessments and related documentation e.g. RN Notes, nursing log book, etc. thoroughly and within established time frames. Provides individual-specific nursing interventions. Responds to staff questions regarding individual specific medical/nursing issues. PONS are current (for caseload) and signed by staff. All PONS are maintained in computer files. Provides health related training/consultation to day program, IES, residential staff. Annually for everyone in your caseload, completes: review of medical section ISP, medication audit (each home). Keeps up to date regarding changes to medical section on ISP. Responsible for obtaining individual’s informed consent for medications, as per BDDSOO Policy. Provides adequate nursing assessment/supervision of DSAs competency regarding individual –specific nursing delegated procedures including medication administration. Completes initial medication certification and conducts annual clinical performance evaluations for DSAS for procedures that include but not limited to medication administration (Annual Clinical Nursing Evaluation of Nursing Delegated Tasks). Provides training for all staff as needed on new/revised medication/policies. Provides CMHN, NA and NPC’ with certification/recertification information for data base in a timely manner. Completes required medication error documentation and staff medication error remediation. Provides clinical supervision to LPNs. Provides adequate nursing supervision and completes performance evaluations (as assigned) regarding individual-specific nursing procedures. Maintains professional skills. Attends Nursing Discipline meetings. Attends/completes on-line mandated DDSO training, as well as available discipline specific training. Identifies problems and/or opportunities for personal and/or nursing department improvement (s) and contributes to the development of an action plan. Completes special projects/assignments. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all Minimum Qualifications Must have a license and a current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status. Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($66,951), Increased Hiring Salary ($9,196), Downstate Adjustment ($4,000), and Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000). Geographic Pay Differential and Downstate Adjustment are added to the job rate ($85,138). If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave: ° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. ° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. ° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. ***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.*** 
$130,000 - $160,000 / YEAR
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: M-F Building: The Neurological Institute Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Department of Neurology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Neuro-Oncology Division that provides clinical care for adults with neuro-oncology conditions, mainly primary and metastatic brain tumors. Reporting to the Clinical Manager and working under the supervision of the attending physicians, the Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for the evaluation and management of neuro-oncology patients as part of collaborative NP team. Responsibilities • Taking medical histories and performing physical examinations with attending physicians, mainly in the outpatient setting but occasionally for inpatients • Documenting in the medical record and entering, as appropriate, charges for encounters. This may include: o Collaborative visits with an attending physician o Visits "incident to" follow-up with an attending physician o Visits independent of an attending physician • Coordinating admissions, discharges, and workup of patients; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications and managing patients by telephone as appropriate; seeing selected patients in routine follow-up appointments, and for urgent same or next-day office visits under the supervision of an attending physician • Synchronization and documentation of ongoing chemotherapy as an outpatient, and during the transition from inpatient to outpatient and outpatient to inpatient • Coordinating multidisciplinary services • Coordinating and facilitating patient education • Collaborating with other team members including residents, fellows, administrative staff, social worker, and research team (including research nurses from the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center) • Occasional coverage for other Divisions in Neurology depending on need • Other additional duties as needed Minimum Qualifications • Requires Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus five years of relevant nursing experience. • Must have current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses. • Must have NP Board Certification. • Must be able to meet New York-Presbyterian Hospital credentialing requirements, prior to starting. Preferred Qualifications • Experience as a nurse practitioner and/or experience in outpatient care in an academic medical center. • New graduates with strong background in ICU or neurology or oncology nursing as a registered nurse are welcome to apply. • Fluency in Spanish and New Jersey/Connecticut licensures a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. $130,000 - $165,000 / YEAR
Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $130,000 to $165,000 Annual The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Medicine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in the inpatient setting within the Division of Cardiology. The selected candidate will join a progressive NP group to care for patients with advanced cardiac illnesses, on our telemetry ward. Responsibilities The Nurse Practitioner will manage a diverse group of cardiac patients predominantly with Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant. The NP will render direct patient care including but not limited to obtaining patients' history, performing comprehensive and targeted physical examinations, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests, and diagnosing/managing chronic as well as acute care problems from admission through discharge. The NP will also be responsible for counseling and educating patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management. The NP will collaborate and meet with the multidisciplinary team to address quality care initiatives and length of stay. The NP is required to document all patient/caregiver encounters in the EMR. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Requires a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of experience. Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses. Must have NPI Certification. Current NP Board Certification Required. Must be eligible for ANCC Board Certification in Acute Care. Must be eligible for DEA certification. Must be eligible for American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and BLS. Must have the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule. Flex shifts, Nights and/or Days with night rotation positions are available. Excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills required. Preferred Qualifications Adult Gerontology Acute care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) preparation preferred. Experience in cardiology, advanced heart failure or transplant a plus. Previous NP experience a plus. Other Requirements Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel. Participation in Medical Surveillance required: Contact with patients and/or human research subjects Wear N-95 respirator Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. $120,000 - $150,000 / YEAR
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: M-F; 9AM-5PM Building: Salary Range: $120,000.00 $150,000.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager and the General Dermatologist, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for the management of nursing patient care across two faculty practice sites including a hospital sponsored teaching clinic. In addition to the primary responsibilities within the division of General Dermatology, the clinical nurse will be expected to assist in other department divisions including Oncology Dermatology. Responsibilities GENERAL DERMATOLOGY Tasks include but are not limited to: coordinating patient care; assisting in all procedures; developing a nurse-patient/family relationship; and assessing and managing patients within all patient age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics. Perform diagnostic testing and analysis of results. The incumbent needs to be a meticulous recorder of patient information. Therefore, excellent interpersonal communication skills are a must, along with the ability to extract information during patient history interviews. The nurse must be able to carefully and easily explain a treatment and follow-up plan to patients. Other duties will include following up on laboratory and pathology results, answering pre- and post-procedural questions, answering questions relevant to patient treatment plans, ordering lab tests and medication under the guidance of the physician, gathering data, and acting as a liaison. Assist Physicians with assessment, evaluation and management of patient care of patients. Communicate all clinical activity to supervising Physician. Reports to supervising Physician, assists in surgical procedures. Prepare, dilute, draw up medication as needed for use in the faculty practice and Resident clinic. Prepares equipment and aids physician during patient examinations, surgical procedures and diagnostic testing of patients. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Provides back-up support for Dermatology medical procedures in both faculty practices and Resident Dermatology clinic. Assess patients using all available physical and diagnostic data, incorporating medical history and evaluate patient status and progress with current plan of care. Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Provides support when preparing list of supplies needed. Provide coverage, when needed to monitor and assess patients during and after selected therapies. Some infusions will require on-site monitoring if infusion reaction/allergic reaction occurs; perform CPR. Attend staff meetings, patient support meeting, and continuing education pertaining to specialty as appropriate. Participate in all quality improvement/process improvement initiatives. Participate in sign-out activities and all patient follow up. Perform patient and family education and counseling including disease state, management/plan of care, side effect, treatment, medications, all follow up. Perform phone triage as appropriate and provide phone follow up/direction to patient appropriate to situation. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory agency standards (e.g., OSHA, JCAHO, DOH, HIPAA, billing compliance, etc.). Provide cross coverage and other duties in other areas as the need arises. ONCOLOGY DERMATOLOGY The clinical nurse will also be administering extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) treatments to patients with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL) using the Therakos™ Cellex™ Photopheresis System. The role includes patient assessment, preparation, treatment administration, post-treatment care, and clinical trial coordination. Administer methoxsalen and monitor photoactivation times, ensuring accurate and safe delivery of treatment. Operate the Therakos™ Cellex™ Photopheresis System according to established protocols. Ensure proper equipment setup, including inspection for safety and cleanliness. Load and prime the photopheresis machine with the appropriate procedural kits and solutions. Obtain venous access, either through peripheral veins or central venous catheters, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Monitor and adjust treatment parameters, including flow rates and fluid balance, based on patient-specific needs. Collaborate with the clinical trials team to identify eligible patients and enroll them in ongoing ECP-related trials. Administer treatments in accordance with clinical trial protocols, ensuring adherence to study guidelines. Collect, document, and report data related to clinical trial participation, including patient responses and any adverse events. Coordinate with research teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of trial-related procedures and documentation. Schedule and coordinate ECP treatments, ensuring timely and efficient care for all CTCL patients. Liaise with the interdisciplinary team, including dermatologists, hematologists, and clinical trial coordinators, to provide comprehensive patient care. Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in photopheresis and CTCL care. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay informed about advancements in ECP technology and treatment protocols. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education and experience; 4 years or more of related experience. Clinical rotation experience associated with BSN degree programs will be applied toward related experience requirements. BLS certification (or eligible). ACLS certification (or eligible). Current New York State RN License (or eligible). Preferred Qualifications General Dermatology and photopheresis or Hematology/Oncology experience strongly preferred. Other Requirements Knowledge of medical safety practices and ability to evaluate existing standards and implement new policies and procedures; knowledge of current clinical best practices and clinical state-of-the-art procedures; and knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills Epic electronic medical record, Microsoft Office. Ability to work effectively both independently and within diverse workgroups. Ability to identify problems, research and recommend solutions, develop and maintain quality systems, and exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and independent decision-making. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Capability to lift and move equipment and supplies as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. 
