Nursing Jobs in Woodside, CA
$84,011 - $115,680 / year
For over 45 years Pathways has been a Bay Area pioneer, leader, and innovator in Hospice, Home Health and Palliative Care. We provide care at home or in settings such as assisted living, a nursing home, or the hospital. We have offices in Sunnyvale, South San Francisco, and Oakland. Patients and their families know us for our personalized, high-quality care, delivered with empathy, kindness, and respect. TITLE: Bereavement Manager OFFICE LOCATION: Sunnyvale SCHEDULE: Full Time SHIFT: M-F 8:30am - 5pm The posted compensation range of $84,011.00 - $115,680.00 (annual salary) is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Pathways Home Health & Hospice in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Pathways Home Health & Hospice may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. POSITION SUMMARY: The Hospice Bereavement Manager working collaboratively with the Director of Hospice is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of a broad range of grief support and grief education programs and materials. Position includes the training and support of volunteers, trainees and Interns for assigned branch offices. This position also supports community relations for bereavement outreach and education. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: • In collaboration with the branch hospice multidisciplinary team, finalizes the survivor’s bereavement risk assessment, facilitates the development of the survivor bereavement plan of care, and coordinates the implementation and evaluation of this plan. • Assesses community bereavement support needs. Develops, coordinates, facilitates and supervises the facilitation of agency sponsored bereavement support groups both on-site and in the community. • Collaborates with the branch office Volunteer Coordinator and Bereavement Clinical Supervisors for the recruitment of bereavement volunteers, including trainees and Interns. • Collaborates with Bereavement Clinical Supervisors to assist with screening, training, and supporting bereavement volunteers, including trainees and Interns, to provide bereavement services and bereavement program support. Primary supervision role is over Bereavement Phone Call/Visit/IDG Volunteer. • Assists Branch Volunteer Coordinator with the maintenance and collection of appropriate bereavement volunteer documentation. • Participates in agency volunteer training. • In collaboration with the Director of Hospice, Branch Office Managers and Coordinators, develops and conducts grief support training and grief education workshops for the Agency and for the community. Assists in developing materials to promote these programs. • Provides, makes provisions or referrals for grief counseling for individuals and families for our Pathways clients and for the community. • As needed, supports and collaborates with Spiritual Care and Social Services to provide staff grief support programs. Also provide, as needed and requested, individual staff grief support. • Collaborates with Director of Hospice, and other bereavement and agency staff to develop the program for memorial events. • Record necessary bereavement contacts and statistical data regarding utilization of grief support services and attendance at education events. • Performs other duties as assigned consistent with skills and training and the goals and mission of the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS: • MSW, MFT or equivalent degree in psychology or related field. • LCSW Required. • Experience in group facilitation and individual counseling. • Experience working with people facing issues related to terminal illness, death and dying, grief and loss individually or in a group setting. • Experience with program development, training and public speaking. • One year of professional social work experience preferred. • Experience and demonstrated competence and comfort working with families in crisis, the frail elderly, the disabled and/or the terminally ill. • Able to work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team in a multi- cultural environment with all levels of management and staff. • Ability and willingness to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed. • A valid California Driver's license and current automobile insurance. • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows environment. $193,024 - $279,884.80 / year
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to entity polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act. Job Description : These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: ADVANCED NURSE PRACTICE: Manages the medical care for patients utilizing clinical protocols in collaboration with the physicians. Performs a physical exam if indicated. Ensures individualized health maintenance status to include, but not limited to, vaccinations, screening for risk factors, mental status baseline, dental screening and other appropriate functional assessments. Conducts diagnostic examinations, complies and updates detailed medical histories. Consults with supervising physician in cases of abnormal examination of test findings and when implementing clinical protocols. Perform standardized procedures without the direct observation, supervision or approval of a physician. May facilitate care to a community practitioner, upon discharge. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING OF PATIENT CARE: Conducts patient and family assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas. Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plan to ensure a plan of care that is patient centric with continuity of care. Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively improve patient outcomes and provide the highest care quality. May partner to streamline patient workflow. Communicates patients’ plan of care to co-workers and other departments May facilitate transfer to a community practitioner . PROVISION OF PATIENT CARE: Provides competent, compassionate and cos-t effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for each patient and their families/support group in accordance with entity regulations Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability. Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, open- ended, collaborative manner showing care and concern, using teach back to ensure patient understanding of explanations, and integrating patient learning and educational needs. Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus Delivers safe and effective patient care in compliance with established entity policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations to provide the highest level of patient care. Upholds the confidentiality of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure. Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice Participates in and supports system, operating unit, facility and unit process improvement activities. EVALUATION OF PATIENT CARE: Monitors patient care interventions, assesses therapies, evaluates outcomes, and intervenes. Conducts ongoing education for patients and their families to ensure optimal patient care from admission through transitions of care. Reassesses, evaluates and documents each patient’s response to the plan of care and adjusts the plan. Reports any events or near-misses in safety or compliance concerns via patient safety reporting mechanism Participates in analysis of safety events to prevent future occurrences Accurately documents and updates all treatment information in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR). Develops, implements, documents formal teaching and transition planning that includes the patient/family in care for identified health needs Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $193,024.00 to $279,884.80 / annual salary The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. 
$90,000 - $100,682 / year
Pay Range: $90,000- $100,682/year Responsible for supervision of Assisted Living Memory Care staff, program management, staff scheduling, recruiting and training, and all aspects of resident care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversee operations of the Traditions Memory Care Program, and serve as direct supervisor for staff. Work as a member of the management team Oversee the provision of excellent ADL care, including nutrition and hydration, toileting program, incontinent care, vital signs, activities, and other nursing care. Medication Administration. Ensure staff adapts care giving to build on individual resident strengths and abilities, using and modeling appropriate behavioral intervention techniques with residents. Complete Service Plans on the established basis, partnering with the multidisciplinary care team in Memory Care for input. Communicate with families regarding resident care issues and needs. Verifies all required documentation is in place. Create Staffing Schedule and Staff Assignments. Recruiting, selection and training of staff members. Responsible for writing staff’s Annual Performance Evaluations. Accomplishes staff job results by coaching, counseling, and discipling employees. Maintain a safe working environment by reporting WC work injuries in a timely manner. Enters and approves schedules in Kronos system for direct care staff. Responsible for ensuring budget compliance. Maintain licensing compliance with documentation / binders / forms. Maintains updated ambulance packets, forms, and other supplies. Works with staff to ensure timely food orders and kitchen inventory. Orders routine supplies and maintains inventory. Trains new employees and acts as a resource for team members. Identifies any program inefficiencies and works to correct them and streamline processes. Documents resident care, activities, behavior, and special needs as required by policy and procedure. Provide oversight and direct supervision of care staff and processes. Coordinates with dietary, environmental services, and other departments as needed. Ensures the environment is hygienic and safe. Communicates and cooperates with co-workers and residents. Establishes good working relationships with all departments. Practices good teamwork. Meets with staff regularly and leads team meetings. Conduct assessments in conjunction with Memory Care Lead LVN for new or potential residents. Other duties as assigned. SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Experience in geriatrics and caring for residents with dementia. Excellent customer service and organizational skills Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear communication with residents, staff and for documentation as required. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically: College degree RCFE Administrator Certification At least 1 year of management experience in healthcare or other life experience in lieu of this. At least 3 years experience in Memory Care or other professional education or certifications in lieu of this. Effective January 2008 and in compliance with the state regulations the SCU Certified Nursing assisntance must complete medication assistance training and pass the competency exam wiht a minimum passing score of 85% OBRA & TITLE 22 REQUIREMENTS Ensures that residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint, are well established and maintained at all times. Maintains confidentiality of appropriate resident care information to assure their rights are protected. Reports all incidents/accidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately. Follows established safety rules and regulations. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner. At Masonic Homes you will have the opportunity to combine our passion for helping people and high ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career. In return for your skills and passion we offer: A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family's well-being A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution form the company when you participate in the plan. Investment in your growth through tuition reimbursement 