Nursing Jobs in North End, MA
$125,000 - $130,000 / year
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES Alliance Health at Marie Esther is a non-profit skilled nursing facility with an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered Nurse to join our management team as the DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES. We are looking for someone who is compassionate and can effectively communicate with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other employees as well as provide enthusiastic leadership to our clinical team. Responsible to: Administrator Supervisory Responsibility for: Nurse Managers, Supervisors, Coordinator of Education and Infection Control Qualifications for this Position: - Education: Graduate of state approved school of nursing; current Massachusetts registration as R.N., B.S.N. preferred - Experience: Minimum of two years' experience at the supervisory, management level. Prefer three to five years' experience in geriatric long-term care or other health care setting. - Specialized Skills: Clinical competencies desirable. Excellent organizational ability with strong written and verbal communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge of MMQ, OBRA, PI, JCAHO. Ability to assume responsibility for nursing compliance to federal, state, and local regulations. - Essential Personality Traits: Able to work with all levels of personnel and management with a professional and collaborative approach. Physical and Environmental Demands: - Ability to speak, read and write effectively in English - Occasional lifting and transferring of residents/patients weighing (~150lbs.), with assistance. Occasionally pushes residents/patients in wheelchair weighing up to 250lbs.~300feet; twists, stoops, bends, kneels, squats, climb stairs, lifts and carries equipment and supplies weighing 25lbs or less; reaches above, at or below shoulder height. 100% of the day is spent indoors, 60% sitting and 40% walking or standing. - Exposure to blood borne pathogens as indicated by the OSHA guidelines and does involve occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The category numbers (1-3) at the end of each position function indicates risk of exposure with 1 the highest and 3 indicating no exposure. - Is subject to exposure to infectious waste and to handling hazardous chemicals. Essential Functions of this Position: - As the Director of Nursing Services you are delegated the written authority from the Administrator/ Executive Director to be responsible for nursing services; administration of IV therapy; management of controlled substances; implementation of resident/ patient care policies; serve as the Resident/ Patient Care Assessment Coordinator for medical peer review. - Participates in the development and maintenance of the nursing service philosophy and objectives. - Participates in the development and maintenance of standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel. - Review nursing policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes. - Participates in the development and revision of written position descriptions for nursing personnel with the Human Resource Manager. - Review the performance of and establish performance agreements with the nursing supervisors and nurse managers per facility policy. - Coordinates nursing services with other resident/ patient services/ activities. - Assists with the assessment and planning of care for resident/patients identified with needs on a daily basis. - Recommends numbers and levels of nursing personnel to be employed to the Administrator/ Executive Director. Oversees scheduling of nursing personnel to ensure sufficient staff is maintained to meet the daily nursing care needs of the residents/patients. - Participates in evaluation of the nursing education programs to ensure regulatory and educational needs are met. - Participates in the planning and implementation of the nursing service budget. - Participates in the interviewing, hiring decision, counseling and termination of all nursing personnel. - Participates with the Medical Director and the Consulting Management Team in the development and implementation of resident/patient care policies. - Meets regularly with the Medical Director to review medical care issues. - Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees, meetings, teams (i.e., Infection Control, Accident and Safety, Pharmacy, PI Council, Interdisciplinary Team Department Director Meetings, PI Teams). - Perform PI monitoring activities as established by PI Council. Direct and implement promotion of PI concepts. - Participates in staff development programs. - Ensures that incident reports from resident/patient, staff and visitors are accurately completed, analyzed with appropriate action taken and reports are filed timely with administration. - Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government regulatory agencies/ JCAHO. - Participate in the development of the plan of correction for deficiencies noted during the survey. - Functions in a professional and collaborative role with the Consulting Management Company. - Participates in selection of prospective residents/patients in terms of nursing services required and competency and availability of personnel to provide the needed service. - Salaried/ Exempt position with self-directed schedule that may include evening and weekend time. Alliance Health is a not-for-profit with (9) skilled nursing facilities within MA that offers competitive wages a comprehensive benefit package including company paid life insurance and a generous tuition reimbursement program. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $125,000 to $130,000 per year based on experience and education. Benefits: · 401(k) · 401(k) matching · AD&D insurance · Dental insurance · Disability insurance · Free parking · Health insurance · Life insurance · Paid holidays · Paid orientation · Paid time off · Referral program · Tuition reimbursement · Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Medical specialties: · Geriatrics Schedule: · 8 hour shift · Day shift · Monday to Friday Work setting: · Long term care · Nursing home Ability to commute/relocate: · Marie Esther: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: · Skilled Nursing Facility: 12year (Preferred) · Long-Term Care: 1 year (Preferred) · Supervisory: 2 year (Preferred) License/Certification: · RN · Work Location: One location CULTURE Alliance at Marie Esther maintains a supportive team culture in a caring and compassionate environment. We are so very proud of our staff. We recently added the Employee Assistance Program to our list of benefits. It has been a huge hit! We look forward to showing and telling you more, as well as discussing your qualifications for this opportunity. Alliance at Marie Esther. Compassionate and caring. All we need is you! \ 
$80,000 - $120,000 / year
Job Summary: The Integrated Care Clinical Manager - Massachusetts at CareSource/Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) is a community based registered nurse responsible for providing monitoring, follow-up and clinical care management to dually-eligible enrollees with complex medical, behavioral and social care needs. This position focuses on integrating health services and community resources to coordinate enrollee care for improve health outcomes and enhanced quality of life. Essential Functions: Engage with the enrollee in their homes and other community settings to establish an effective, complex care management relationship, while considering the cultural and linguistic needs of each member. Function as a liaison between healthcare providers, community resources, and enrollees to ensure seamless communication and care transitions. Perform required assessments on a timely basis, including but not limited to Comprehensive Assessment, MDS-HC (or successor) Functional Assessments, and Crisis and Risk Assessments Engage enrollees in care plan development and implementation, providing routine updates as the enrollee’s status changes Lead the interdisciplinary care team (ICT) and collaborate with peers both internal and external to the organization, to create holistic care plans that address medical and non-medical needs. Oversee enrollee utilization of long-term services and supports, ensuring appropriate systems are in place for enrollees to remain in the location of their choice Assist members in accessing community resources, including housing, transportation, food assistance, and social services. Educate members about their benefits and available services under both Medicare and Medicaid. Provide education to members and their families about managing chronic conditions, medication adherence, and preventive care. Promote healthy lifestyle choices and self-management strategies. Assist enrollees in preventative health strategies, including gap closure Follow up with members after hospitalizations or significant health events to ensure continuity of care and prevent readmissions. Work closely with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care and share relevant information. Coordinate with community-based organizations, other stakeholders/entities, state agencies, and other service providers to ensure coordination and avoid duplication of services. Advocate for the needs and preferences of enrollees within the healthcare system. Evaluate member satisfaction through open communication and monitoring of concerns or issues. Regular travel to conduct member, provider and community-based visits as required Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities as a mandated reporter as required by State law. Adherence to NCQA and Care Management standards Perform any other job related duties as requested. Education and Experience: Associates of Science (A.S) degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program required A Registered Nurse with the ability to independently serve people with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs. required Prior experience in care coordination, case management, or working with dual-eligible populations preferred Medicaid and/or Medicare managed care experience preferred Clinical Field/ Community Based Training a Plus Competencies, Knowledge and Skills: Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel. Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well community resources and services available to dual-eligible beneficiaries. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with members, families, and healthcare providers Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Adhere to code of ethics that aligns with professional practice. Awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and needs of the populations served Decision making and problem-solving skills. Ability to function independently and effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills Strong customer service skills Licensure and Certification: Current unrestricted clinical license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required Case Management Certification is highly preferred Must have valid driver's license, vehicle and verifiable insurance. Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check. If the driver’s license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in this position will be terminated To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position. CareSource requires annual proof of Influenza vaccination for designated positions during Influenza season (October 1 – March 31) as a condition of continued employment. Employees hired during Influenza season will have thirty (30) days from their hire date to complete the required vaccination and have record of immunization verified. CareSource adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations. CareSource provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or as required by state law to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the position. Request for accommodations will be completed through an interactive review process. Working Conditions: This is a mobile position, meaning that regular travel to different work locations, including homes, offices or other public settings, is essential. Will be exposed to weather conditions typical of the location and may be required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time. Must reside in the same territory they are assigned to work in; exceptions may be considered, due to business need May be required to travel greater than 50% of time to perform work duties. Required to use general office equipment, such as a telephone, photocopier, fax machine, and computer Flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends as needed to serve the needs of our members Must live within commutable distance to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Over 50% (Mobile) Routine travel required Compensation Range: $80,000 - $120,000 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package. Compensation Type (hourly/salary): Salary Organization Level Competencies Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture Cultivate Partnerships Develop Self and Others Drive Execution Influence Others Pursue Personal Excellence Understand the Business This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds. Brand=Commonwealth Care Alliance 
