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Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Neurology for a travel nursing job in Edison, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Neurology, • Discipline: RN, • Duration: 16 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Job Specifics: Neuroscience Ambulatory. Must have at least neuroscience experience. Skills: triaging patient calls, medication management, nursing assessment, critical thinking, independent worker. Epilepsy and neurology experience is highly preferred. JFK Neuroscience Institute (Outpatient) Shift Information: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM OR 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.5 x 8HRS. No weekends, No holidays, No Oncall. The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services. Essential Job Functions: A Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health involves the delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse includes: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Assessment 1. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation., 3. Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status., 5. Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes., 8. Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care., 10. Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner., 11. Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding., 17. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes., 18. Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes., 20. Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members., 21. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction., 23. Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements., 25. Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior., 26. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required. 3. NJ RN license required, 4. BLS required QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE Work Authorization : US Citizen Preferred years of experience : 2 years Travel required : No travel required Shift timings : Days Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36635054. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Neuroscience Ambulatory Care CWR

Job Description Welcome to Distinctive Living, we're seeking a LPN/LVN (Full-Time) for our (Warren, NJ) Here at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired. The LPN/LVN is responsible for assessment of resident health status for both new and existing residents and the subsequent development of the care or service plan. Under the direction of the Director, Health and Wellness, this position is responsible for routine communication with direct care staff, medication aides, other nursing staff, the Director, Health and Wellness, and the Administrator about the needs of residents and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. Provides ongoing audit and reviews clinical systems to ensure compliance with State regulations and policies. Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive: • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, • Paid Time Off, • 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance, • Follows the services outlined in each resident's service plan in a friendly and supportive manner. Documents any observed change of condition in accordance with local rules and regulations and policies., • Communicates with Director, Health and Wellness on resident needs on an as needed basis to ensure consistent quality services., • Participates in providing hands on care and specific nursing tasks as required and in support of the resident's care plan. Reviews care plans and ensures the plan meets with resident's specific level of support as required by state regulations., • Provides clinical support and training of care staff in support of continuing education requirements for care staff., • Assists in transcription of physicians' orders and the review of new physicians' orders., • Maintains the proper certifications required by local and state licensing agencies which include on-going in-service trainings, accreditations, specific coursework and certifications., • Assists the community with compliance with the, • CQI Program. Reports identified issues not supporting quality services to Executive Director., • Provides specific review of Medication Administration Records (MARs) and review of the Daily Report to ensure appropriate clinical interventions are implemented and reviewed on those residents on alert or with acuity changes. Other CQI tasks may be assigned by the Director, Health and Wellness or Executive Director as required., • Follows all local, state and federal rules and regulations as they apply to services delivered for all residents. This involves resident care and documentation and compliance with HIPAA, OHSA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines., • Works in a safe manner, supports other employees in working in a safe manner, and corrects unsafe actions. Compliant with Safety Committee Standards. Should workplace injuries occur, when required, assists the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with the investigation, return to work, and management of the injured worker communication with care provider and Management Company., • Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assists others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors. Models professional behavior in communication with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and both clinical and non-clinical staff in the community., • High School Diploma or equivalent required. LPN/LVN licensure required., • Must have one year of experience as a nurse or caregiver preferably in assisted living, home health or memory care., • Minimum six months experience in a supervisory role., • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred., • Must be able to read physician orders and match to Medication Administration Records for residents., • Understanding of medical terminology adequate to pass medications and communicate with medical professionals., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. #WarHP Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description JOB TITLE (#1267): Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor - New Jersey CMS's Long-Term Care Basic Training and SMQT certification are required Impact Recruiting Solutions is currently seeking a Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor to fill an opening with a Quality Improvement Consulting Company and will work in a technically exciting environment supporting internal and external customers nationwide. Requirements of the Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor: • Must have a Master's degree in Social Work, • Must have successfully completed CMS's Long-Term Care Basic Training and passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT)., • Must have at least two (2) years of recent experience working as a surveyor accrediting or certifying facilities that serve the residents of long-term care facilities., • Must maintain current licensure to practice as an LCSW, • Demonstrated history of independent decision-making skills to direct and effectively manage the survey process., • Ability to set priorities independently and collectively in performing survey tasks., • Ability to openly discuss conflicts/controversy, and to seek assistance when appropriate to make decisions and resolve conflicts., • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, • The salary for this position is $72,000 - $80,000 / yr, • This is a Full-time position (Monday - Friday), • Flexible paid vacation days, • Paid holidays, • Company-issued and company-paid Amex card for travel, • All travel expenses paid directly by the company, • Airline and hotel points accumulate for employee's personal use, • Employee discounts, • Employee retirement plan (401k) with a generous match and immediate vesting, • Company-paid tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA), • Health insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Company-paid life insurance, • Company-paid disability insurance, • Extensive training opportunity