Nursing Jobs in Canton, MA
CNA/HHA Needed - Franklin, MA SYNERGY HomeCare is hiring CNAs and HHAs in Franklin, MA for available client assignments. We’re looking for dependable and compassionate caregivers who are available for flexible short shifts. Pay: $20 to $23 per hour Weekly pay Schedule: Short shifts First and second shifts Weekdays and weekends available Responsibilities: Assist clients with personal care and daily activities Provide companionship and emotional support Assist with mobility and transfers Prepare light meals Perform light housekeeping Provide medication reminders Qualifications: Active CNA or HHA certification Dependable and compassionate Professional communication skills Reliable transportation preferred Apply Today We’re actively reviewing qualified caregivers for available assignments in Franklin. Apply now to be considered for current CNA/HHA opportunities. 
$84,011.20 - $176,987.20 / year
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Exemption Status: Exempt Hiring Range: $84,011.20 - $176,987.20 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations . Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend Scheduled Hours: 8:00am - 8:30pm Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 12.5 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 24 Cost Center: 26000 - 4402 Case Management Union: MNA-Milford Regional Medical Center (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. In collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, the Point of Entry/Emergency Department Case Manager (POE/ED CM) is accountable for coordination and facilitation of the management of care for ED patients, both inpatient and observation. The POE/ED CM manages patient flow through the ED by evaluating incoming patients and assisting in determining appropriate discharge disposition (Home, Post-acute Services, Inpatient, or Observation). This includes early assessment of discharge needs and communication among healthcare team members and family/caregivers. The POE/ED CM collaborates with admitting teams to ensure correct initial admission status using InterQual criteria. I. Major Responsibilities: Patient Identification and Communication 1. Reviews all ED patients promptly. 2. Reviews all admitted patients within one hour of admission or before admitting orders are placed. 3. Intervenes early for patients with progressive conditions or complex needs. 4. Ensures communication among MSW, CM, and ED care team. Assessment and Documentation 1. Completes and documents initial discharge planning assessments. 2. Refers complex or high-utilizer patients for MSW psychosocial assessment. 3. Identifies and documents readmissions for follow-up. Utilization Review 1. Completes admission reviews using InterQual criteria. 2. Collaborates with providers to resolve discrepancies in medical necessity. 3. Documents clinical reviews in Meditech per standards. Discharge and Transition Planning 1. Executes discharge plans in collaboration with ED and admitting physicians. 2. Prioritizes discharges requiring post-acute care arrangements. 3. Arranges services such as Home Health, DME, SNF, rehab, and medications. Escalation and Issue Resolution 1. Escalates unresolved cases to appropriate leadership. 2. Follows formal escalation processes for utilization and level of care issues. 3. Documents avoidable delays for boarded ED patients daily. Age-Specific Competency 1. Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care. 2. Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support. II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education Required: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2. Current Massachusetts RN license Preferred: 1. CCM certification Experience/Skills Required: 1. Minimum 3 years of medical, surgical, ICU, or ED nursing experience 2. Demonstrated sound judgment and knowledge of medical care and support services 3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 4. Analytical ability to evaluate patient care needs and service appropriateness Preferred: 1. 3–5 years of hospital-based case management 2. Emergency department experience 3. Utilization review experience 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. 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. 
$119,641 - $199,642 / year
The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Chelsea is a multidimensional health care and housing facility first established in 1882. Our mission is to serve eligible Massachusetts veterans with dignity, honor and respect by providing long term and skilled nursing care in our long-term care facility and delivering comprehensive housing services in our domiciliary facility. Chelsea proudly serves veterans from all eras; from World War II though the Global War on Terror. Learn more about our important work: http://www.mass.gov/che Job Opportunity: The MVH at Chelsea is seeking a qualified Assistant Director of Nursing to join their team. The Assistant Director of Nursing develops, implements, and coordinates nursing services for Veterans within the facility. This role provides supervision to Veteran Care Coordinators and Off-Shift Nursing Supervisors, evaluates the effectiveness of nursing services, implements quality assurance programs, maintains standards of care and ensures compliance with federal, state and professional standards and regulations, coordinates and provides in-service programs for nursing personnel. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, exercises full supervision over all personnel assigned to the Nursing Administration. Duties & Responsibilities: Assesses and evaluates nursing care provided in the Home under the management of the Veteran Care Coordinators (RN IVs) Coordinates the clinical and administrative activities of all nursing staff within the Home, across three shifts, and ensures the continuity and quality of Veteran care. Coordinates, develops and provides in-service education programs. Recommends new equipment purchases and assists in the development and implementation of the Department’s annual budget. Initiates and/or coordinates special projects to maintain and upgrade quality of Veteran care. In conjunction with the Director of Facilities and Maintenance Department, inspects physical facilities to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. Analyzes statistical reports such as Veteran census, personnel changes, accidents, and time and attendance in order to recommend action concerning Veteran census, deployment of personnel and the effective use of available resources. Provides direct and indirect supervision for nursing services personnel. Coordinates, conducts, and participates in meetings, in-service and continuing educational activities. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, exercises full supervision over all personnel assigned to the Nursing Administration. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required at Hire: Knowledge of methods used in evaluating nursing practice. Knowledge of the principals and practices of health care administration. Ability to conduct interviews. Ability to plan and conduct training in nursing. Ability to prepare statistical reports. Ability to communicate both written and orally in a precise, understandable manner. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of staff and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and or evaluations; determining staff’s training needs and providing or arranging for such training; and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action. Ability to establish rapport and deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds. Knowledge of regulatory agencies involved in the long-term care arena, i.e. JCAHO, VA, DPH, OSHA. Qualifications MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic, or medical facility and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: 1. A Graduate degree with a major in nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience. *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.* *Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required. Visit our job site to view the full posting and review our comprehensive benefits package. 
