RN Director of Nursing SNF Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT Full Time / Exempt / Salaried Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Incorporates quality nursing practice initiatives, continuity and consistency for patient care services throughout the Masonicare Health Center continuum. 2. Establishes policies, procedures, nursing standards of patient care, and standards of nursing practice consistent within Health Center, consistent with organizational priorities throughout the Masonicare Health Center continuum. 3. Reviews, approves, monitors and evaluates the implementation of patient care programs, services and employee health programs/services. 4. Represents the Nursing departments in organizational and strategic planning. Develops and implements action plans in order to meet established Health Center and Corporate goals and priorities. 5. Develops a plan in collaboration with Health Center Administrator and patient care team for the provision of patient care services consistent with the organizational strategic plan, goals and objectives. 6. Provides managerial and leadership development to Clinical Nurse Managers and direct reports. Motivates, mentors and establishes accountability expectations for quality nursing unit management and care outcomes. 7. Supports customer and service excellence initiatives throughout the nursing department, setting high standards for successful resident and patient satisfaction survey outcomes. 8. Develops, reviews, submits and manages departmental operating and capital budgets prepared by direct reports. Ensures budget performance and variance accountabilities. 9. Provides leadership, direction and consultation in human resource management. Supports and initiates nursing recruitment and retention strategies in collaboration with the Human Resources department. 10. Provides a formal liaison between patient care services, senior management, department managers and medical staff. Promotes effective communications among all customers including residents/patients, families, physicians, other Masonicare affiliates, board members and the community. 11. Provides consultation and guidance to direct reports and assigned staff. Coordinates with Supervisor of Nursing Education for Nursing Education planning and the implementation of educational activities for nursing and other patient care services staff. 12. Establishes and supports an environment conducive to nursing and other patient care related clinical research. 13. Attends meetings and prepares reports as required. Serves on various Health Center and Masonicare committees and participates in professional growth by attending approves seminars, workshops, and in-service programs. 14. All other responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. RN Licensed in State of Connecticut with 1 year of additional education or experience in rehabilitation or geriatric nursing and one year of nursing service administrator. Experience: 5-7 years progressive experience in nursing administration which includes a minimum of three (3) years in a senior management and leadership position. Previous LTC experience is preferred along with a thorough up-to-date knowledge of LTC codes, regulations, MDS and reimbursement issues. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or eligible to be licensed. Key Competencies: Knowledge of budgetary processes and procedures, strategic planning, contract negotiations, development of policies/procedures and marketing processes. Exhibits a consistent and high level commitment to continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction. Ability to compile statistics. Strong leadership, management/supervisory skills and team building skills. Ability to handle multiple demands, develop, implement and carry out operational and strategic action plans with results that are measurable, visible and manageable. Excellent interpersonal, written and organization skills. Personal computer skills. Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized. Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
RN Hospice Visiting Nurse Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Windsor, CT area Day Shift / 40hrs/wk RN / REGISTERED NURSE The trusted healthcare resource chosen by more state residents than any other-is Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, sponsored by Masonicare. We're a not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to serving all patients with excellent, affordable, accessible care, and staffed by licensed, experienced nurses, therapists, home health aides, companions and homemakers. Why Masonicare? We offer competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and a weekly pay schedule. We utilize a state-of the art electronic medical records system and provide laptop computers. All employees receive a comprehensive orientation and preceptor program. Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, an affiliate of Masonicare, is seeking a dedicated and accomplished RN Hospice Specialty Registered Nurse for our Windsor, CT area The RN Hospice Nurse ensures quality and safe delivery of hospice nursing services to patients in the home or assisted living setting. Our Hospice Nurses work to develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care and make necessary revisions to address all problems in the plan of care. They provide coordination of the plan of care, maintaining continuity of client care with other health professionals while identifying interdisciplinary care needs and making recommendations for additional home health care services. Hospice Nurses supervise the client care rendered by Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides in the provision of delegated duties and conduct supervisory visits per regulatory guidelines. Hospice Nurses provide education, supervision and counseling to the client and their family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to client's needs. They assure that the client and their family are involved in the development of the plan of care whenever possible. Masonicare is fully electronic! Our nurses demonstrate timely and accurate computer documentation of patient/job information to facilitate the development of the OASIS data set, orders for service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports. Hospice Nurses are paid an annual salary and are eligible for weekly productivity bonuses! Complete Job Description is available upon request. Requirements: Current RN License required. Hospice AND/OR Home Care experience IS PREFERRED. NEW GRADS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #hospice Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
RN Revisit Nurse Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Norwich, CT area Pay-Per-Visit The Revisit Nurse ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing and home health services rendered. He/She coordinates provision of home health care services that reflect the agency philosophy and standards of home health and nursing care of assigned adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients. Ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing care services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for carrying out the plan of care for the adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client as developed by the nurse case manager while addressing all problems in the plan of care, identifying interdisciplinary care needs and making recommendations to the nurse case manager for additional home health care services. Assists nurse case manager by providing coordination of the plan of care, maintaining continuity of client care with other health professionals assigned to the case, communicating changes in status to other professionals/paraprofessionals and participating in client care conferences Supervises patient care rendered by Licensed Practical Nurses. Supervises, educates and conducts supervisory visits for home health aides. Provides education, supervision and counseling to the adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to client’s needs. Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate. Documents timely and accurate computer entry of patient/job information to facilitate the development of the OASIS data set, orders for service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports. Participates in the agency’s continuous quality improvement program. Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition. Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an RN program (Diploma, Associates, Bachelors, etc) Experience: Previous Home Health care experience is required for this role Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Connecticut Registered Nurse License; Maintains current Drivers’ License and auto insurance. Key Competencies: Provides nursing that demonstrates competent nursing skills. Demonstrates competency in all skills required for best clinical practice. Demonstrates ability to utilize assessment data to address physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Demonstrates understanding of nursing process, interpersonal relationships and dynamics. Maintains positive professional demeanor. #joinourteam Per Visit
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Homecare Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Glastonbury, CT area Day Shift / 40hrs/wk The trusted healthcare resource chosen by more state residents than any other-is Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, sponsored by Masonicare. We're a not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to serving all patients with excellent, affordable, accessible care, and staffed by licensed, experienced nurses, therapists, home health aides, companions and homemakers. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for and provides skilled nursing care reflective of the agency's mission to the ill or injured in the home, hospital or extended care facility. The LPN works under the direction of the Nurse Case Manager and/or Clinical Manager in home care cases. In the institutions, the LPN will work under the direction of the shift supervisor of the institution. Essential Responsibilities: Responsible for coordination of care with community and agency resources and with the designated registered nurse on a regular basis. Adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client assignments and reports are received from a registered nurse/designee. Performs procedures and treatments accurately and documents appropriately. Communicates adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client care issues, observations or concerns to the designated registered nurse or CM in a timely manner. Responsible for coordination of care with nurse case manager. Assists adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients in meeting socialization needs. Promotes education for adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients, client families and the community. Documents timely and accurate computer entry of patient/job information to facilitate service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports. Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition. Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements. Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Manager/designee. Minimum Requirements: Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing required. Current State of Connecticut Practical Nurse license. One year of acute care experience required. Previous homecare experience is strongly preferred. Maintains current Drivers’ License. Possess reliable transportation #joinourteam Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (Evening Shift) Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT Evening Shift / 32hrs/wk / EOW “Masonicare is the leader in senior care in Connecticut and is committed to improving quality of life to those that we serve. We offer a diverse work experience that offers professional growth and opportunities and at the same time allows for the opportunity to work in a care setting that is focused around our patients, residents and clients. We are focused on hiring individuals whose beliefs and behaviors encompass what Masonicare’s mission and core values – Innovation, Accountability, Respect, Compassion and Excellence. Masonicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value and hire all forms of diversity.” The Masonicare Health Center is a 260-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Wallingford, CT. The CNA performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishment's, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulations, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Current Connecticut certification as a nurse's aide - C.N.A. and CPR certification. #joinourteam Evening Shift / 32hrs/wk / EOW
