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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek Major holidays off! 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories Up to $4,400 tuition reimbursement per calendar year PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. · Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. · Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed. · Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. · Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. · Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. · Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. · Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. · Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. · Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. · Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. · Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. · Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. · This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. · The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. · The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. · May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. · Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. · The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. · May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: · Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. · Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. · Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: · Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. · Current appropriate state licensure. · Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. · Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: · Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse. · Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative. ADDENDUM: FTN Group- International RN EDUCATION and LICENSURE: · Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required. · Current appropriate state licensure. · Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. · Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans

CMA

Full-time

7 months ago

Nurse Practitioner - Milford Regional Physician Group - Hopkinton, MA

UMass Memorial Health Hopkinton, MA

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. MILFORD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP , part of the Milford Regional Health Care System, is seeking Experienced Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated community of providers. With over 200 physicians and advanced practitioners, we make up the largest multi-specialty physician group in our region. We have a mix of newer providers and those who have been with our group for many years, and the collaboration between them results in creative approaches to patient care and practice management. Our providers are stakeholders in the Group who have the opportunity to influence decisions. That along with professional support, a patient-centered approach to care, and a satisfying work/life balance has helped us to retain our great group of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Milford Regional Physician Group is a member of the Partners Community Physician Organization and a leader in quality care and patient satisfaction. Our local system’s affiliations with Brigham & Women’s Hospital, UMASS Medical Center and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute put us at the forefront of cutting edge innovation in healthcare. In addition to being located within a 10-mile radius of Milford Regional Medical Center, our practices are ideally situated less than 45 minutes from Boston, Worcester and Providence, RI. This central location offers something for everyone to enjoy from museums and concert arenas to wonderful restaurants and up-and-coming breweries - and for sports fans, New Englanders get to call the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins their home teams. JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a full or part-time Experienced Nurse Practitioners to join our group our dedicated team at our Practice in Hopkinton. Come grow with us and have the option to have your own panel of patients. Outstanding professional support is provided by experienced practitioners on our team. Our aim is to have our providers spend the majority of their workday with their patients. To accomplish this goal, we have resources in place to support them, including scribes for documentation, dedicated office-based support staff, and nurse case managers, social workers and behavioral health support specialists to help manage the highest risk patients. In addition, our providers are supported by a strong leadership team made up of Clinical Leaders, Operations, IT, HR, and more! BENEFITS: Competitive salaries plus and comprehensive benefits package Sign-on bonus Generous paid time off 403(b) retirement with company match CME allowance with rollover, and paid time off for CME attendance Employment qualifies for government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Professional support from a large team of experienced providers and specialists Dedicated medical assistants Team-based approach to managing high risk patients with support of nurses, social workers, behavioral health support specialists and population health coordinators EPIC EMR Our hospital system has affiliations with Dana Farber Cancer Institute, UMass, and Brigham and Women’s hospitals Our service area has been one of the fastest growing areas in the state Not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) tax exempt charitable corporation High performance rates on clinical quality measures ABOUT MILFORD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP: Together with Milford Regional Medical Center, we form the Milford Regional Healthcare System. We have more than 40 practices located in one of the fastest growing regions of Massachusetts, and all within a 45-minute drive to Boston, Worcester and Providence, RI. Our local area offers outstanding school systems and a wide variety of residential options, from suburban neighborhoods to idyllic country living. Our home hospital is an award-winning community medical center with a new emergency department and intensive care unit, and affiliations with some of the best academic medical centers in our state. We are honored to have been recognized for our exceptional quality of care many times, including those mentioned below. Our primary care offices have received NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home recognition. Named to Harvard Pilgrim Honor Roll every year since its inception Received high ratings on the Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) annual patient experience survey, with 93% of adult patients and 98% of pediatric patients reporting that they would be willing to recommend their MRPG physician to family and friends. A number of practices and physicians have earned Gatehouse Media Reader’s Choice awards each year with recognition as a Regional Favorite. Our President was recognized by Boston Magazine as one of Boston’s Top Doctors in 2019, and was one of only 22 Family Practitioners named to the 2019 list. Milford Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Awards nine times in a row from fall 2018 through present. This national distinction recognizes the Medical Center’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Full-time

7 months ago

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

UMass Memorial Health Worcester, MA

Part-time

7 months ago

RN, 4th Floor, 24 Hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health Leominster, MA

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend Scheduled Hours: 11:00pm-7:30am Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 24 Cost Center: 24050 - 0202 4Th Floor Union: MNA-HealthAlliance Leominster (Massachusetts Nurses Association) This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure. 3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning. 4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting. 5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level. 6. Documents patient care according to standard procedure. 7. Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other. 8. Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other health care providers. 9. Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies and operates equipment according to policy and procedure. Assists physician with treatment and procedures and special tests as required or directed. 10. Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities. 11. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Assists in education and development of staff. 12. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities: 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions. II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration. 2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies. Preferred : 1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred. Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

CNA

Full-time

8 months ago

NA/CNA, Watkins 1, 32-Hour, Evenings, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Every other weekend, Every other holiday, Four (4) shifts per week, Varied schedule, Monday-Sunday

Heywood Healthcare Gardner, MA

Overview You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: 32-Hour, Evenings, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Every other weekend, Every other holiday, Four (4) shifts per week, Varied schedule, Monday-Sunday Nurse Aide: $18.50 - $24.41 Certified Nurse Aide: $20.00 - $26.39 Job Summary: The C.N.A. acts as a vital member of the patient care delivery team, performing delegated nursing duties, environmental service duties and food service duties to enhance the satisfaction level of the hospitalized patient. Responsibilities Essential Functions Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures under direction of a licensed nurse. Collects basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily care (e.g. personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, etc). Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.) Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient’s sense of dignity and positive self-regard. Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent patient according to established standards. Maintains clean and safe work environment (identifies and/or removes safety hazards). Provides timely and thorough information on assigned patients to supervising licensed nurse and other health care team members. Participates in learning for colleagues and self (attends educational programs, in-services, assist with orientation of new staff). Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents). Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, shampooing, shaving, brushing teeth, etc. Obtains heights and weights of assigned patients per care plan. Assists patients with ambulation using appropriate technique (i.e. gait belt). Assists patients with turning in bed and transferring from bed to stretcher or chair using appropriate technique (i.e. transfer mattress). Provides incontinent care to patients. Assists patients with eating and drinking per care plan. Maintains and documents fluid intake, output measurements and vital signs on patients per care plan. Assists with obtaining late trays as needed. Maintains infection control precautions per Infection Control Policy. Cleans the food refrigerators on a weekly basis. Maintains unit food inventory on a daily basis. Prepares room for the next patient by cleaning and making bed. Statement of Other Duties This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Functional Demands Physical Requirements Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees), reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and feels (perceiving attributes of items as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally crouches (bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine), and stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist). Organizational Expectations Behavioral Attributes The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking. Qualifications Job Requirements Minimum Education High School Diploma preferred AHA CPR certification obtained within 60-days of hire Minimum Licenses and Certifications Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification required -OR- A minimum of 75 hours in an accredited nursing program to include completion of first rotation -OR- Active EMT or Paramedic Certification - OR- Active Patient Care Technician/Assistant Certification -OR- Active Home Health Aide Certification Successful completion of a Nurse Aide program OR previous Massachusetts CNA licensure for Nurse Aide Minimum Work Experience 1 year experience in a long term care facility. Med/Surg experience preferred. Heywood Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

CNA

Temporary

8 months ago

Temporary NA/CNA, GPU, 24-Hours, Evenings, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Every other weekend and holiday

Heywood Healthcare Gardner, MA

Overview You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: 24-Hours, Evenings, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Every other weekend and holiday Nurse Aide: $18.50 - $24.41 Certified Nurse Aide: $20.00 - $26.39 Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Nursing Assistant performs various functions in accordance with established standards of care, standards of practice and policies and procedures for nursing service. Responsibilities Essential Functions Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures under direction of a licensed nurse. Collects basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily care (e.g. personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, etc). Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.) Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient’s sense of dignity and positive self-regard. Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent patient according to established standards. Maintains clean and safe work environment (identifies and/or removes safety hazards). Provides timely and thorough information on assigned patients to supervising licensed nurse and other health care team members. Participates in learning for colleagues and self (attends educational programs, in-services, assist with orientation of new staff). Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents). Ensures that GPU patients are appropriately dressed in street clothes and are well groomed. Transports patients to other departments for scheduled tests. Launders patient clothing and keeps it in good condition for patient use while hospitalized. Performs patient safety checks on the unit. Participates in the redirection and/or de-escalation of the disruptive or potentially violent patient. Performs close supervision (1:1) of patients as assigned and monitors patients’ needs during this time. Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of the geriatric population with psychiatric illness. Monitors patient activity for overall safety in the Activities Room of GPU. Participates in scheduled patient groups and activities as assigned. Assists patients with ambulation as needed to maintain or improve their functional ability. Statement of Other Duties This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Functional Demands Physical Requirements: Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees), reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and feels (perceiving attributes of items as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally crouches (bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine), and stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist). Organizational Expectations Behavioral Attributes: The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking. Qualifications Job Requirements Minimum Education High School Diploma preferred Required Licenses Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification required -OR- A minimum of 75 hours in an accredited nursing program to include completion of first rotation -OR- Active EMT or Paramedic Certification - OR - Active Patient Care Technician/Assistant Certification -OR- Active Home Health Aide Certification AHA CPR certification obtained within 60-days of hire Successful completion of a Nurse Aide program OR previous Massachusetts CNA licensure for Nurse Aide Minimum Work Experience 1 Yr experience working in a long term care facility

Nursing Supervisor / Nurse Administrator

Mass General Brigham NEWTON L F, MA

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Per Diem Job Summary We have an immediate opening for a per diem Nursing Supervisor role at NWH. The Nursing Administrator is a professional nurse responsible for providing administrative direction and leadership to nursing staff. S/he is directly responsible to the Associate Chief Nurse. This role requires clinical management expertise and the ability to coordinate inter and intra departmental activities. Essential Functions: Patient Care Organization · Assists with directing the operations of the Nursing Department on the off-shift. · Collaborates with the off-shift nursing resources to ensure quality patient care. · Collaborates with other departments t ensure resource availability for patient care needs on the off-shift, i.e. triaging Administrator On-Call, BioMed, Occupational Health. Quality of Care · Serves as consultant and resource to staff and professional colleagues regarding administrative issues. · Participates in professional, institutional and community organizations. · Works collaboratively with other departments to monitor overall quality standards of the off-shift. · Applies theoretical and experiential knowledge of nursing to plan for the needs of patients in collaboration with Nursing Practice and Professional Development. · Implements, reviews and revises patient care policies and nursing standards to ensure compliance of the nursing staff. · Directs operations by providing guidance to the nursing, medical, and support staff on the off-shift. · Provides leadership oversight to Staffing Office Coordinators who optimally allocate staffing resources taking into consideration patient acuity, unit activity and nursing staff competency. Coordination · Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with interdepartmental personnel, professional staff, and the community. · Serves on Nursing Committees and Task Forces, Institution wide and Interdisciplinary. · Provides feedback to Nurse Manager regarding the overall functioning of unit. · Facilitates allocation of central resources in collaboration with Staffing Coordinators. Facilitation of Patient Flow · Collaborates with all patient care areas and physician staff to ensure we have the right patient in the right location at all times. · Monitors bed occupancy demands within the hospital throughout the shift and collaborates with all disciplines to facilitate patient flow. · Coordinates and communicates with ancillary staff as necessary to assure bed occupancy availability. · Maintains flexibility with time management based on unforeseen and predictable patient flow barriers. · Serves as Patient Flow Facilitator as needed. Financial Management · Assists in the development of financial proposals to support programs identified for the off-shift. · Assists in the implementation and monitoring of the above programs. · Assists in determining cost effective strategies for patient care delivery. · Actively participates in the Departmental Financial plan: Developing and managing the implementation and evaluation. Personnel Management · Participates in the development of personnel policies for Newton-Wellesley Hospital. · Assists in administration of personnel programs, including communication and implementation of personnel policies. · Performs administrative functions for the Nursing Department as assigned; including hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminations. Education · Contributes to and encourages educational and professional development of staff nurses by assisting them to identify and meet their learning needs. · Assists in coordination of educational programs specific to unit/departmental needs. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: Education - Graduate of an approved School of Nursing - BSN and Masters’ Degree in Nursing or related field strongly preferred Experience Five years of clinical nursing experience required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations - Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Critical Care, Emergency, or Supervision experience preferred. Onsite 2014 Washington Street 0 Per Diem Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $52.40 - $76.25/Hourly Grade 8 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

CNA

Part-time

8 months ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (ACCS)

Advocates Hudson, MA

Overview The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible to provide assistance to the support staff with the daily activities of individuals, provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and providing assistance in meeting clients medical and health need. Are you ready to make a difference? Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED Shift Blended Shift Responsibilities Provide support in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of an RN and Program Manager. Perform all duties in accordance with established methods, techniques and recognized standard. Assist program support staff in completion of all daily/shift tasks, including but not limited to oversight of individuals’ medical and health needs: hospitalization, appointments, assessments, discharging, transferring and caring for the residents' personal belongings. Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling for individuals. Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning duties as assigned. Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLSs) for residents as required. Coordinate scheduling for residents requiring occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. Take and record weights, blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and respiration and give skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation. Report on resident status or family concerns to RN and Program Manager. Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within the Divisions expected timelines. Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual's needs and rights. Attend and actively participate in all trainings as assigned and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, crisis management, and MAP Qualifications Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Required. Experience with the program population is preferred. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals. Strong computer knowledge. High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team oriented environment and as well as work independently Ability to execute a variety of decision-making models. Commitment to Advocates values and mission. Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.