jobs in Beverly Farms, MA

Nursing Jobs in Beverly Farms, MA

Charge Nurse

Park Avenue Health Center (2) Arlington, MA

$95,000 - $125,000 / year

Park Avenue Healthcare is looking for a Charge Nurse (7am-3pm) has 8-hour accountability. He/she is responsible for the overall operations, integration, coordination, and direction of nursing and patient care for the assigned unit. Additionally, he/she is responsible for ensuring that care delivery is consistent with the mission, vision, values, and policies of Best Care Services and in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state, and federal regulation and licensing requirements. This includes mentoring and education nurses, working with physicians and other medical professionals, and serving as a resource to all staff within the unit regarding the quality of services provided. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individuals’ needs, choices, and preferences. Participates in meetings to address patient care, survey, and/or standards of care issues and utilization management customer at risk, care planning, quality improvement, etc. Participates with the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating ways to achieve patient goals and minimize rehospitalizations. Ensures Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according to the business processes. Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff and CNAs. Ensures discharge planning process I in place and provides consultation as needed. Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents, accidents, and adverse events to Center Executive Director and Director of Nursing. Ensures that patient’s accident/incident, adverse event, and grievances/concerns are fully documented, investigated, reported, and addressed in accordance with Revolution policies and procedures and the Federal/State rules and regulations. Quality Improvement: Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement activities for the center and/or unit as requested. Prepares written reports, reviews records, and participates in needed data collections as indicated. Reviews clinical records of patients with unplanned rehospitalizations to identify areas in need of improvement. COMPLIANCE: Complies with and promotes adherence to applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA. Provides leadership and support for the compliance and ethics program within management area.. Performs other duties as requested. Salaried: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 Routing On Call Schedule, Unlimited Time Off, a friendly work environment, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance offered, Dental, Vision, Sign on Bonus, 401K

Home Health

Other

3 months ago

Home Health Registered Nurse, RN, Case Manager

Tufts Medicine South Lowell, MA

$84,300.22 - $107,481.20 / year

Job Overview Utilizing the nursing process, the Home Health Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health services, including assessments, interventions, and supportive care to clients within their place of residence. Depending on the circumstances, duties may also include telephone triage, problem solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support, with emphasis of avoiding hospitalization. As a key member of the health care team, this position must interact courteously and effectively with patients and their families as well as with coworkers from all Agency departments, community resources, and with patients' physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient care while maintaining their own safety in the home and the community at large. Location: Lowell, MA Hours: Full-Time, Days, 40 Hours. Weekend/Holiday Commitment. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 2. Valid state issued Driver’s License. 3. One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience. 4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Essential Functions: Assesses patients' physical, psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following established Standards of Nursing Practice and VNA procedures. Assesses patient/family learning needs, style and limitations and adjusts for delivery of information. Establishes realistic goals and develops plans of treatment in cooperation with the patient, family and members of the health care team. Adapts to new and unusual situations without affecting work performance negatively. Utilizes Security when and if needed for any potential unsafe situations. Collaborates with patient /family and other health care providers and/or community resources with planning of care and discharge. Completes physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies. Reconciles medications with patient and physician consistently. Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide appropriate supportive care. Effectively manages assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery. Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits, messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency. Demonstrates excellent physical assessment and care planning skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration and reconciliation. Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide appropriate supportive care. Effectively manages assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery. Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits, messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency. Coordinates care and discharge planning with other team members during case conferences. Acquires and maintains an expert working knowledge of all third part payers and regulatory bodies and agency policies on issues related to documentation and care provided. Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines in the home care setting on a regular basis or immediately if there are any critical needs or crisis interventions needed. What We Offer Competitive salaries & benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one 403(b) retirement with company match Tuition reimbursement Opportunities for career growth About Care at Home: Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time. About Tufts Medicine A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being. Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $84,300.22 - $107,481.20

Home Health - LPN

Tufts Medicine Malden, MA

$31 - $36.61 / hour

Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following duties: Functions as part of the health care team in providing safe and effective therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Requires an LPN license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area. Job Overview The LPN provides nursing care to patients and families in their home. The scope of nursing includes direct patient care, and patient advocacy in the coordination of care with the multidisciplinary team, and with the nursing case manager. The LPN may collect data on the health status of the patient, in conjunction with other members of the health care team, for the identification of health goals. The LPN assures care for patient and families that is reflective of the organization's core values. The Licensed Practical Nurse is knowledgeable about and supportive of the primary nursing model. Job Description 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program. 3. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 4. One (1) year of acute nursing experience 5. Basic Life Support Certification. 6. State issued driver’s License and personal auto insurance. 7. IV certification required dependent upon needs of the role Preferred Qualifications: 1. Home care nursing experience preferred. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assess, and using evidence based practice, implements nursing interventions 2. Assess the patient’s physical and psychosocial needs to determine health status within the scope of licensure. 3. Collects relevant data and documents the information according to Medicare record policy & procedure. 4. Completes all nursing documentation per procedures and nursing standard of practice including assessments, interventions, responses to interventions, communications, verbal orders, etc. 5. Derives a holistic nursing diagnosis from comprehensive patient assessment and prioritizes same according to patient need. Nursing diagnoses are documented according to agency record procedure and are reviewed and revised as indicated. 6. Follows the nursing care plan, established by the RN Case Manager, based on nursing diagnoses that includes measurable, realistic, and time directed goals and nursing interventions specific to the problem and individual patient; reports information about progress or changes to the RN Case Manager. Follows the nursing care plan demonstrating consideration of the following criteria: Patient learning needs; Patient’s priority needs; Patient’s maximum health potential; Patient’s changing health status; Patient’s discharge planning needs; Safe, skillful, effective and efficient therapeutic action; and Collaboration and communication with other health care team members (i.e., R.N.’s, rehabilitation staff, physicians, social services, community agencies staff and home health aides). 8. Communicates the effectiveness of the nursing care plan as needed and consults with RN Case Manager regarding revision of the plan of care as needed. 9. Provides therapeutic care, education and referral, seeking maximum patient & family participation and independence. 10. Keeps the RN Case Manager informed of visit via voice mail messages or in person after patient assignment completed. 11. In consultation with the RN Case Manager, may coordinate the delivery of multidisciplinary services to a primary patient population through appropriate referral, follow-up, and advocacy. 12. Assesses patient needs relative to HHAs and communicates with team RNs and HHA Manager. Demonstrates responsiveness to the observations and concerns of the HHA; documents accordingly. 13. Develops, maintains, and applies a knowledge of third party payer (Medicare, Medicaid and, private insurance) guidelines governing eligibility for reimbursable home health services 14. Documents data in the computerized patient record, and in a timely, legible, organized, concise manner to insure compliance with legal, certification, and third party payer requirements. 15. Seeks supervisory consultation with unusual/unfamiliar patient care situations and/or questions regarding home health policy and procedure and/or reimbursement guidelines. 16. Maintains a current body of knowledge and clinical competence through ongoing participation in continuing education relevant to the area of practice. 17. Participates in performance evaluation through professional and clinical goal setting. 18. Understands and practices agency safety guidelines and procedures including general safety, office (ergonomic) safety, fire safety, proper body mechanics, and proper patient/material handling. 19. Performs in a professional manner at all times, and maintains professional boundaries. 20. Assists in orientation and education of new employees and students as assigned; provides field demonstrations and acts as Preceptor. 21. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise. 22. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures. 23. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines. 24. Participates in all mandatory in-services. Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 8. Handle emergency and crisis situations. 9. Subjected to irregular hours. 10. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team. 2. Knowledge and application of the nursing process to implement a nursing plan of care. 3. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 4. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and provide age-appropriate communication. 5. Demonstrates essential knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and monitoring the patient's response. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $31.00 - $36.61