It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Per Diem Salary Range: $48.85 - $53.85 Hourly Job Shift: Varied Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The Charge RN is responsible to maintain the nursing philosophy, objectives, and standards of quality nursing care; and ensure compliance with standards, codes, rules and regulations, and the policies set-forth by Woodland Pond ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Administrative Functions: Notifies the Director of Nursing and Administrator on Call as required (*CF) Participates actively with IDT and follows-through on actions determined by the Team Is responsible for every resident in the Health Center (*CF) Serves as a resident advocate and ensures resident rights are maintained Supports the medical staff Works collaboratively with all departments at Woodland Pond Works with staff in the planning of the units services, programs, and activities Ensures consistency between all units in nursing care Ensures staff comply with polices and standards of care (*CF) Ensures completeness of Accident and Incident reports Serves as a leader and resource for nursing staff Participates in investigations as assigned (*CF) Ensures safe quality care is provided to the residents daily, and essential information is communicated to provide appropriate continuity of care from admission to discharge (*CF) Is a liaison with residents, families, and other departments to adequately plan for and provide resident care Guides LPNs and CNAs responsibilities (*CF) Ensures accurate, appropriate, and complete documentation by all nursing staff Care Plan, Kardex, MDS, and Assessment Ensures accuracy of each Completes timely as assigned Effectively communicates the plan of care Ensures that resident care plan is followed (*CF) Communication Ensures appropriate and ongoing communication to the resident, family, staff, MD, IDT, etc. (*CF) Uses communication to enhance quality of resident care and staff working environment Personnel/Staff Development Assists with employee evaluations, employee praise, and discipline as necessary (*CF) Actively participates with staff education Promotes an environment of learning Ensures staff attends mandatory in-services and meets minimum continuing education requirements Conducts routine staff audits to ensure care is being delivered per care plan and medical staff orders (*CF) Ensures work consistency among staff Promotes a positive, friendly work environment Equipment and Supplies Ensures appropriate are available and monitors that supplies are utilized appropriately to avoid waste Is cost-effective Policy and Procedure Manuals Ensures staff awareness of manuals, including other departments (e.g. SDS, emergency protocols) Uses manual and assists other staff on using policies as necessary (*CF) Quality Assurance Constantly strives to enhance the resident and staff experience Reports and completes necessary paperwork for each resident incident/accident/change in condition (*CF) Safety/Infection Control Ensures staff compliance with standards and regulations Reports potential outbreaks and takes appropriate measures to control/eliminate infection control exposures Staffing Coverage Required to ensure appropriate coverage for the nursing department 24/7, including weekends, holidays, and off-shifts (*CF) Works beyond normal working hours, or in other positions temporarily when necessary (e.g. administers medications) (*CF) Is subject to callback during emergency conditions Takes RN on-call as needed Other Specific Requirements Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and be enthusiastic Must work harmoniously with others Seeks out new methods and principles to incorporate into the nursing practice Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment (*CF) Able to make independent decisions Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary to provide quality care Promotes teamwork and collaboration among Woodland Pond staff members Ongoing education Must continually strive to enhance knowledge, and ensure evidenced-based nursing is being practiced Encouraged to attend an out-of-facility continuing education seminars Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned QualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Able to assess data reflecting the residents status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each residents requirements relative to their age-specific needs Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance Qualifications RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience preferred Holds a current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of New York Proficiency with computers and standard office software Valid CPR certification

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $37.95 - $47.95 Hourly Job Shift: Night DescriptionPosition Summary The Charge RN is responsible to maintain the nursing philosophy, objectives, and standards of quality nursing care; and ensure compliance with standards, codes, rules and regulations, and the policies set-forth by Woodland Pond ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Administrative Functions: Notifies the Director of Nursing and Administrator on Call as required (*CF) Participates actively with IDT and follows-through on actions determined by the Team Is responsible for every resident in the Health Center (*CF) Serves as a resident advocate and ensures resident rights are maintained Supports the medical staff Works collaboratively with all departments at Woodland Pond Works with staff in the planning of the units services, programs, and activities Ensures consistency between all units in nursing care Ensures staff comply with polices and standards of care (*CF) Ensures completeness of Accident and Incident reports Serves as a leader and resource for nursing staff Participates in investigations as assigned (*CF) Ensures safe quality care is provided to the residents daily, and essential information is communicated to provide appropriate continuity of care from admission to discharge (*CF) Is a liaison with residents, families, and other departments to adequately plan for and provide resident care Guides LPNs and CNAs responsibilities (*CF) Ensures accurate, appropriate, and complete documentation by all nursing staff Care Plan, Kardex, MDS, and Assessment Ensures accuracy of each Completes timely as assigned Effectively communicates the plan of care Ensures that resident care plan is followed (*CF) Communication Ensures appropriate and ongoing communication to the resident, family, staff, MD, IDT, etc. (*CF) Uses communication to enhance quality of resident care and staff working environment Personnel/Staff Development Assists with employee evaluations, employee praise, and discipline as necessary (*CF) Actively participates with staff education Promotes an environment of learning Ensures staff attends mandatory in-services and meets minimum continuing education requirements Conducts routine staff audits to ensure care is being delivered per care plan and medical staff orders (*CF) Ensures work consistency among staff Promotes a positive, friendly work environment Equipment and Supplies Ensures appropriate are available and monitors that supplies are utilized appropriately to avoid waste Is cost-effective Policy and Procedure Manuals Ensures staff awareness of manuals, including other departments (e.g. SDS, emergency protocols) Uses manual and assists other staff on using policies as necessary (*CF) Quality Assurance Constantly strives to enhance the resident and staff experience Reports and completes necessary paperwork for each resident incident/accident/change in condition (*CF) Safety/Infection Control Ensures staff compliance with standards and regulations Reports potential outbreaks and takes appropriate measures to control/eliminate infection control exposures Staffing Coverage Required to ensure appropriate coverage for the nursing department 24/7, including weekends, holidays, and off-shifts (*CF) Works beyond normal working hours, or in other positions temporarily when necessary (e.g. administers medications) (*CF) Is subject to callback during emergency conditions Takes RN on-call as needed Other Specific Requirements Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and be enthusiastic Must work harmoniously with others Seeks out new methods and principles to incorporate into the nursing practice Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment (*CF) Able to make independent decisions Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary to provide quality care Promotes teamwork and collaboration among Woodland Pond staff members Ongoing education Must continually strive to enhance knowledge, and ensure evidenced-based nursing is being practiced Encouraged to attend an out-of-facility continuing education seminars Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned QualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Able to assess data reflecting the residents status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each residents requirements relative to their age-specific needs Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance Qualifications RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience preferred Holds a current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of New York Proficiency with computers and standard office software Valid CPR certification

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $70000.00 - $75000.00 Salary Job Shift: Day DescriptionActivities ManagerResponsible to Position Classifications Director of Long Term Care, LNHA Salaried/ExemptDirectly Supervises and EvaluatesActivities staffIs Back Up To: N/AIs Backed Up By: Activities Coordinator & Music Therapist WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENTIn the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities, all employees are expected to conform to the following:Performing quality work with or without direct supervisionInteracting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all othersWorking effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication FundamentalsCompleting tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizationsComplying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all timesPosition SummaryPlans and implements all activity programming for the Health Center. Works collaboratively with IL Activities Coordinator planning campus-wide events. Coordinates residents, volunteers, Neighbor Corps Friends, and staff in activities that provide physical, social, and spiritual well-being. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Oversees the planning, development and implementation of resident programs to engage residents and enrich their lives while meeting regulatory expectations.(*CF)Encourages participation in scheduled programs and eventsWorks with other Activity staff in Independent Living to build opportunitiesContributes to the creation of a monthly calendar and newsletter to highlight activity programs (*CF)Ensures that orders and supplies are kept organized for daily programs and special events (*CF)Develops budget; follows community policies related to purchase requisitions, expenditures, reimbursements (*CF)Promotes the volunteer program to strengthen community and family involvementParticipates in the selection, placement, and supervision of interns and community service candidates (*CF) Completes MDS’s, Care Plans, resident assessments, and interviews (*CF)Attends Care Plan and Family meetings (*CF)Coordinates quarterly Family Council meetings; maintains minutes of same (*CF)Participates in Quality Assurance audits, attends monthly QA meetings and report findings to the committee (*CF)Oversees department staff seeking certification /educational opportunities as required by the certifying agency (*CF)Completes all required training and in-servicesAll other duties as assigned GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIESMaintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of dutiesWilling to learn and growDemonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviorsDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide services to and communicate with primarily elderly populationDemonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life spanAbility to assess data reflecting the resident’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s requirementsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general and professional periodicals and journals Ability to write reports, newsletters, and general correspondence, using standard word processing and publishing softwareAbility to respond to questions from groups of managers, residents, staff, and the publicAbility to remain calm in all types of situations, including emergenciesMust be creative and energetic, willing to work as part of a teamAble to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendanceQualificationsMust be qualified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or is eligible for certification as a Therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990 or have two years of age-appropriate experience within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting or is an Occupational Therapist Registered or is a Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantHigh school diploma or GEDComputer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office programs.Current CPR certificationValid NYS driver’s licenseDegree of TravelRegular use of van for outings and trips, as a passenger onlyDISRUPTION TO ROUTINEMust be able to adapt to the residents’ interests and occasionally conflicting wants/needs. Occasional schedule changes due to residents’ requests and/or special events. Possible evening and weekend hours. Frequent interruptions. Safety Hazards in JobPossible exposure to infections from residents. Possible vehicle accidents. Stress due to need to meet multiple, varying needs of residents. Physical DemandsNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallySitXStandXWalkXBend/StoopXSquatXCrawlXClimbXReach Above Shoulder LevelXKneelXBalanceXLift, Carry, Push, Pull Maximum 10 Lbs.X Maximum 20 Lbs.X Maximum 50 Lbs.X Maximum Over 50 Lbs.XMust Be Able To SeeX HearX SpeakX Use One HandX Use Both HandsXEnvironmental ConditionsNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallyInvolves Being InsideX OutsideXExposed to Temperatures of32ûF and lessX100ûF and moreXWet & Humid ConditionsX Noise, VibrationX Fumes, DustXHazards, ExposureNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallyInfectious WastesXToxic ChemicalsXNeedles/Body FluidsXRadiationXChemotherapeutics XOccasionally = 1% to 33% of the time Frequently = 34% to 66% of the timeContinually = 67% to 100% of the timeEMployers DIsclaimerAll requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilitiesThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisorThis document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at will’ employment relationshipACKNOWLEDGMENTI have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description._________________________________________ ____________________Employee Signature Date_________________________________________ ____________________Human Resources Signature DateQualificationsQualificationsMust be qualified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or is eligible for certification as a Therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990 or have two years of age-appropriate experience within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting or is an Occupational Therapist Registered or is a Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantHigh school diploma or GEDComputer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office programs.Current CPR certificationValid NYS driver’s license