New York, NY, USA
364 days ago
Full time Adult Day Care RN Manhattan
The Adult Day Care Center located at 120 West 106th St, NY, NY 10025 is currently seeking a full time Registered Nurse to join our team! The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm    Job Summary: Responsible for providing and coordinating multidisciplinary health services for older adults in the Day Care Center . Works with the physician and other team members in implementation of plan of care. Duties and Responsibilities: Provides and coordinates cost-efficient patient care that is and reimbursable under the patients’ insurance plan and approved by a physician. Admits patients in the program as needed and in a timely manner. Uses diagnosis coding skills to accurately rate the acuity of each  Evaluates patient diagnosis and works with Director, Patient Services and physician to assign appropriate primary diagnosis. Participates in bi-weekly and PRN meetings to report adherence to frequency and duration of services as per physicians’ order. Reports patients’ progress to team.  Communicates frequently with PT/OT to ensure adherence to therapy at the frequency and duration ordered by the physician. Acts as a coordinator of the multidisciplinary team providing care to patients. Establishes a plan of care with input from appropriate multidisciplinary health team members based on goals mutually acceptable to the patient and family. Documents content and process of all services provided. Monitors the effect of the care plans on the patient health status and informs physician and other personnel of changes in the clients’ needs. Appraises care provided, revises goals and interventions to patients’ care as needed. Educates the older adults and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques and prevention strategies. Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications to assure optimal patient care. Performs other relevant duties as needed.  
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