Park Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a 200 bed skilled nursing facility in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is hiring full-time LPNs to act as medication and/or treatment nurses. Shifts available are 8am-4pm or 4pm-12am. Six months of long-term care experience is preferred but not required. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

The primary purpose of the job position is to provide professional nursing experience in performing assessments an completing the MDS in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirement of current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility. Coordinates and participates in care planning sessions. Determine levels of care for reimbursement purposes.

Delegation of Authority

As MDS Nurse, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Works in office and throughout the nursing service area.

· Moves intermittently during work hours.

· Sits, stands, pushes, bends, stoops and walks intermittently through the workday.

· May lift and move patients and equipment.

· Is subject to frequent interruptions.

· Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

· Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.

· Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel and other department personnel.

· Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

· Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post – disaster, etc.).

· Attends and participates in continuing education programs.

· Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, bruise, scratches and odors, etc throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and the air contaminants.

· Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including but not limited to TB AIDS and Hepatitis B. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure – Category One (High Exposure Risk).

· May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

· Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Nursing from an accredited school.

· Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN or LPN in Pennsylvania.

· A working knowledge of the needs of the aging and chronically ill requiring long-term care, the principles of management, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems.

· A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment.

· Must be in good physical and mental health.

· Ability to work independently or part of a group.

· Effectively communicates with others.

Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

· Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition an enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

· Knowledge of elderly, ill, and/or disabled.

· Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

· Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.

· Follows and understands written and oral directions.

· Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales).

· Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.