Nursing Jobs in Wareham, MA
$100,000 - $135,000 / year
PURPOSE OF POSITION : To provide professional nursing care and support for patients receiving treatments, examinations, evaluations, etc. General management of Urgent Care Facility. Responsible for day-to-day management and coordination of care, staffing, performance improvement and operational flow PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: : Coordinates care for patients in the Urgent Care setting. Coordinate activities to ensure that office operations conform to principles of good clinical care; create and monitor office systems that promote customer service and customer satisfaction and maximize center efficiency. Directly supervises employees of the Urgent Care Center. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selection and training employees; scheduling, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining/counseling employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Recommends personnel actions, addresses conflicts among staff and brings them to a resolution. Provide professional nursing care and support for center patients receiving treatments, examinations, evaluations, etc. Through the nursing process of assessment and evaluation while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of departmental policy. Under the direct supervision of the Physician assist in providing nursing care to center patients. Triage and evaluate patients, obtain major complaints and brief medical history when necessary and take vital signs with complete chart documentation (including name, medical record #, allergies, current medications with routine update with each visit). Ensure staff provides quality safe care according to current standards of practice for administration of procedures/treatments/medications. Ensures staff documents according to entity/dept. guidelines Oversees the maintenance and filing for administrative and patient records and correspondence, as well as inter and intradepartmental correspondence, reports, etc. in accordance with accepted office practices and procedures. Coordinate and monitor billing operations. Maintains medical records; ensures compliance with policies and procedures and acceptable medical record keeping practices. Assists in the preparation of medical records for utilization review. Ensures that incoming calls are handled in an efficient, customer friendly manner, managing the flow of calls to proper staff members, maintain the messaging system. Oversees daily mail operations, as appropriate. Purchases equipment and materials required for the day-to-day operations of center; overall responsibility for coordinating building maintenance. Insure proper level of stock and maintenance of necessary supplies, equipment, precautionary cart and pharmaceuticals weekly Prepares administrative and management reports, correspondence. Conducts special projects and related activities for the practice as requested. To maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information. Serve as an advocate and provide a safe and secure environment. Participate in identification of the important aspects of care for each patient, the identification of indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care. Assess personal and learning developmental needs and act as a resource person. Conduct staff meetings and other activities which promote the growth and developmental of nursing and patient care. All other duties as assigned or necessary. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects MACC’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service. EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE : BSN, Current RN Licensure in MA 3 - 4 years of clinical experience in emergency, critical care or urgent care setting Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience Proficient in computer applications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Current Basic Life Support Certification. Schedule Details: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8a-4p, Occasional Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays Pay Range Details: The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment. $95,000 - $115,000 / year
Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the unit during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Description Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility by assisting with development, maintenance, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Oversee and ensure all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, completing accident/incident reports as necessary etc., as necessary. Attends and is an active participant in various committee meetings of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment, Care Plan Committee, etc.) as required and is prepared to implement recommendations as instructed by the Director. Make recommendations to the Director the equipment needs of the nursing services department keeping within budgetary guidelines and regulations. Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to meet the needs of the resident. Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing service department’s equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner. Ensures that care plan and assessment duties, are performed in accordance with the Unit Manager job description. Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in: planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS; including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights. Performs other work related / personal nursing care duties as requested. Qualifications Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program. Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active RN/ LPN license to practice as an RN or LPN in this state. BLS /CPR and AED Program Certification is required. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet all other Physical and Sensory requirements of the job. Schedule Details: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Occasional Evenings, Weekends and Holidays Organization : JML Care Center Primary Location : Massachusetts-Falmouth Department : JML-Nursing Administration Annual/Hourly: Annual - Based on Full Time Employment Hiring Pay Range: 95000 - 115000 
