RN-PD

Catholic Health; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Culture supports growth and education

Job summary

Catholic Health's St Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct and collaborative care in a resident-focused team on Long Island. The role emphasizes leadership, advocacy, and coordination across CNAs, LPNs/LVNs, and support staff.

Successful candidates will be licensed in New York, with RN coursework from an accredited program; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license in New York State.
• RN curriculum completed at an accredited school; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership in nursing practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and collaborative nursing care in a patient-focused team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for residents in a skilled nursing setting.
• Ensure continuity of care between shifts and supervise CNAs, LPNs/LVNs, and staff.
• Participate in resident and family teaching and advocate for residents in line with the facility's mission.

Skills

Leadership in nursing

Operate medical equipment

Clinical computer systems

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

RN curriculum from accredited school

Bachelor's degree preferred

New York RN licensure

Tools

Clinical computer systems

Job description

Overview

Catholic Health’s St Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation have served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine is located in the heart of Long Island, Smithtown. The Long Term care facility is a 240 bed facility. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our employees, patients, residents, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our mission.

Job Details

Participates in a patient-focused team approach of providing direct and collaborative health care to promote and restore optimal health. Utilizes all components of the nursing process in providing care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs, and recognition of patient rights. Utilizes knowledge and expertise in providing comprehensive, coordinated, seamless care to individuals and aggregate groups. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs, LPNs/LVNs and supportive staff members. Participates in resident and family teaching. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility's mission.

Education

Successful completion of RN curriculum from an accredited school. Bachelor's degree preferred

Licensure/Certification

Licensed in the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Skills, Knowledge or Abilities

Demonstrate leadership ability in nursing practice in.
Ability to operate all equipment found in care center. Ability to access and navigate clinical computer systems. Demonstrates superior interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a tactful, diplomatic way. Maintains information with strict confidentiality. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Position requires standing on feet for long periods of time interspersed with sitting at desk to complete paperwork. Ability to bend, stretch, reach, handle/finger delicate objects. Must be able to lift and position patients. Excellent verbal and auditory skills required for communicating clearly and effectively with patients, physicians, families, care team members, other hospital departments. Manual dexterity required to operate medical equipment. Near visual acuity required for preparing and reading reports/papers. Ability to cope with physical and emotional stress.

Salary Range

USD $52.17 - USD $52.17 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

Benefits

• generous benefits packages
• generous tuition assistance
• a defined benefit pension plan
• a culture that supports professional and educational growth