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RN Visiting Nurse Case Manager

$40 - $52 / year
RN Visiting Nurse Case Manager Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Old Lyme, CT area Day Shift / 32hrs/wk or 40hrs/wk Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, an affiliate of Masonicare, is seeking a dedicated and accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager local to Old Lyme, CT. The RN Visiting Nurse Case Manager ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services to patients in the home setting. Visits are done primarily during the DAY SHIFT, but exact scheduling is flexible. Weekend Rotation will be required. Typically, this is one weekend per month or less. Masonicare's Registered Nurses work to develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care and make necessary revisions to address all problems in the plan of care. They provide coordination of the plan of care, maintaining continuity of client care with other health professionals while identifying interdisciplinary care needs and making recommendations for additional home health care services. Our Visting Nurses supervise the client care rendered by Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides in the provision of delegated duties and conduct supervisory visits per regulatory guidelines. Masonicare is fully electronic! Our nurses demonstrate timely and accurate computer documentation of patient/job information to facilitate the development of the OASIS data set, orders for service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports. Complete Job Description is available upon request. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 1 year clinical experience is required. New grads will not be considered. PREVIOUS HOMECARE EXPERIENCE IS DESIRED BUT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. ON THE JOB TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED. #joinourteam Day Shift / 32hrs/wk or 40hrs/wk
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RN Home Health Quality Assurance

Home Health Quality Assurance RN Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Cromwell, CT Day Shift / 40hrs/wk Summary of Position: Manages, facilitates, and implements the quality management and quality improvement programs and activities at Masonicare Home Health & Hospice. Understands and follows the quality standards for the position, department and facility. Understands the mission of Masonicare by recognizing the population we serve as unique persons, requiring individual alternatives to maintain full lives in their later years. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Champions quality improvement processes throughout Masonicare Home Health & Hospice ensuring a standardized and unified approach. Identifies and facilitates education regarding the key quality initiatives/targets/goals (based on federal, state and best practice guidelines) for the organization. Tracks, analyzes, and collects data for the purpose of demonstrating the efficacy of our improvement processes. Develops Performance Improvement projects based on key performance indicators and facilitates implementation in the agency. Assists in the corporate-wide customer satisfaction process and relates findings to the QI process. Assists with development of yearly and long-term quality management plans, including required and specialty audits based on service delivery trends and/or general agency/industry trends. Assists with clinical record review and general chart audits per the PI Plan, federal and state regulations and guidelines. Participates in the completion of and presents quality reports as requested. Works closely with Risk Management in regards to the tracking of sentinel and/or adverse events and translating this to the QI process. Responsible for processing additional documentation requests (ADRs) and appealing denials. Participates in requisite committee/board meetings, including the Professional Advisory Committee meetings, and prepares educational sessions or materials for staff as required. Participates in CMS and DPH audits/visits/investigations as required/requested. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Minimum of Associates Degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited college or university. Baccalaureate Degree preferred. Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in acute care/home care/public health administration/SNF. Two (2) years’ experience in quality management preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Connecticut Registered Nurse license required. Maintains current Connecticut Drivers’ License and auto insurance. Other: Possess reliable transportation (Exception: Employees who utilize public transportation—Supervisory approval required). Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
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LPN Licensed Practical Nurse (PER DIEM)

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse (PER DIEM) Night Shift availability needed Per Diem Under the supervision of a SALSA, provides nursing care for a select group of residents by providing supportive and restorative care, teaching and collaborating in the implementation of the resident services plan. LPN - Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Contributes to the resident care and service plans by collecting data based on age, needs and abilities in an ongoing and systematic manner and participating in regular care planning meetings. 2. Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents, families, colleagues and other members of the health care team to meet resident needs. 3. Provides education, supervision and counseling to resident and family regarding AL procedures and other care needs. 4. Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner in the client service record. 5. Conducts supervisory visits of resident care assistants, companions and homemakers as required. 6. Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. 7. Under supervision of SALSA/RN DESIGNEE and in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists and outside agencies, will be responsible for oversight of medication management including but not limited to ordering, storing, reconciling and preparing medications for administration and/or CNA prompt. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate of accredited School of Nursing Experience: 1-2 years-clinical experience in a hospital or similar health care setting preferred Per Diem
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RN Director of Nursing SNF

RN Director of Nursing SNF Masonicare at Bishop Wicke - Shelton, CT Full Time / Exempt / Salaried Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Incorporates quality nursing practice initiatives, continuity and consistency for patient care services throughout the Masonicare Health Center continuum. 2. Establishes policies, procedures, nursing standards of patient care, and standards of nursing practice consistent within Health Center, consistent with organizational priorities throughout the Masonicare Health Center continuum. 3. Reviews, approves, monitors and evaluates the implementation of patient care programs, services and employee health programs/services. 4. Represents the Nursing departments in organizational and strategic planning. Develops and implements action plans in order to meet established Health Center and Corporate goals and priorities. 5. Develops a plan in collaboration with Health Center Administrator and patient care team for the provision of patient care services consistent with the organizational strategic plan, goals and objectives. 6. Provides managerial and leadership development to Clinical Nurse Managers and direct reports. Motivates, mentors and establishes accountability expectations for quality nursing unit management and care outcomes. 7. Supports customer and service excellence initiatives throughout the nursing department, setting high standards for successful resident and patient satisfaction survey outcomes. 8. Develops, reviews, submits and manages departmental operating and capital budgets prepared by direct reports. Ensures budget performance and variance accountabilities. 9. Provides leadership, direction and consultation in human resource management. Supports and initiates nursing recruitment and retention strategies in collaboration with the Human Resources department. 10. Provides a formal liaison between patient care services, senior management, department managers and medical staff. Promotes effective communications among all customers including residents/patients, families, physicians, other Masonicare affiliates, board members and the community. 11. Provides consultation and guidance to direct reports and assigned staff. Coordinates with Supervisor of Nursing Education for Nursing Education planning and the implementation of educational activities for nursing and other patient care services staff. 12. Establishes and supports an environment conducive to nursing and other patient care related clinical research. 13. Attends meetings and prepares reports as required. Serves on various Health Center and Masonicare committees and participates in professional growth by attending approves seminars, workshops, and in-service programs. 14. All other responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. RN Licensed in State of Connecticut with 1 year of additional education or experience in rehabilitation or geriatric nursing and one year of nursing service administrator. Experience: 5-7 years progressive experience in nursing administration which includes a minimum of three (3) years in a senior management and leadership position. Previous LTC experience is preferred along with a thorough up-to-date knowledge of LTC codes, regulations, MDS and reimbursement issues. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or eligible to be licensed. Key Competencies: Knowledge of budgetary processes and procedures, strategic planning, contract negotiations, development of policies/procedures and marketing processes. Exhibits a consistent and high level commitment to continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction. Ability to compile statistics. Strong leadership, management/supervisory skills and team building skills. Ability to handle multiple demands, develop, implement and carry out operational and strategic action plans with results that are measurable, visible and manageable. Excellent interpersonal, written and organization skills. Personal computer skills. Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized. #shelton Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
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RN Hospice Visiting Nurse

$40 - $52 / hour
RN Hospice Visiting Nurse Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - East Windsor, CT area Day Shift / 40hrs/wk RN / REGISTERED NURSE The trusted healthcare resource chosen by more state residents than any other-is Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, sponsored by Masonicare. We're a not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to serving all patients with excellent, affordable, accessible care, and staffed by licensed, experienced nurses, therapists, home health aides, companions and homemakers. Why Masonicare? We offer competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and a weekly pay schedule. We utilize a state-of the art electronic medical records system and provide laptop computers. All employees receive a comprehensive orientation and preceptor program. Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, an affiliate of Masonicare, is seeking a dedicated and accomplished RN Hospice Specialty Registered Nurse for our East Windsor, CT area The RN Hospice Nurse ensures quality and safe delivery of hospice nursing services to patients in the home or assisted living setting. Our Hospice Nurses work to develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care and make necessary revisions to address all problems in the plan of care. They provide coordination of the plan of care, maintaining continuity of client care with other health professionals while identifying interdisciplinary care needs and making recommendations for additional home health care services. Hospice Nurses supervise the client care rendered by Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides in the provision of delegated duties and conduct supervisory visits per regulatory guidelines. Hospice Nurses provide education, supervision and counseling to the client and their family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to client's needs. They assure that the client and their family are involved in the development of the plan of care whenever possible. Masonicare is fully electronic! Our nurses demonstrate timely and accurate computer documentation of patient/job information to facilitate the development of the OASIS data set, orders for service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports. Hospice Nurses are paid an annual salary and are eligible for weekly productivity bonuses! Complete Job Description is available upon request. Requirements: Current RN License required. Hospice AND/OR Home Care experience IS PREFERRED. NEW GRADS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #hospice Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
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RN - Registered Nurse (PER DIEM)

$38.12 - $40 / year
RN - Registered Nurse (PER DIEM) Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Shelton, CT PER DIEM Summary of Position: Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, is responsible for providing professional nursing care for assigned patients. Manages charge responsibility of nursing unit and assumes responsibility for the delivery of care to all residents on the unit. Practices Evidence-Based nursing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including: a. Medication/Treatment Administration b. Teaching c. Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan. 2. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan. 3. Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs. Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required by regulation & facility policy & procedure. 5. Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures. 6. Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs. 7. Participates in quality improvement activities as directed Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program 9. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associates Degree/Diploma Program, Graduate of accredited school of nursing Experience: 1-2 years nursing experience in clinical setting preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current RN license in the State of Connecticut Key Competencies: Ability to work as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities; to speak, read and write English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff; to effectively interact with residents and staff; organized; ability to utilize a personal computer/CRT to input and retrieve patient information; and familiarity with the Care Plan Development. Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized. This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. #Shelton Per Diem
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RN Revisit Nurse

RN Revisit Nurse Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Norwich, CT area Pay-Per-Visit The Revisit Nurse ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing and home health services rendered. He/She coordinates provision of home health care services that reflect the agency philosophy and standards of home health and nursing care of assigned adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients. Ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing care services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for carrying out the plan of care for the adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client as developed by the nurse case manager while addressing all problems in the plan of care, identifying interdisciplinary care needs and making recommendations to the nurse case manager for additional home health care services. Assists nurse case manager by providing coordination of the plan of care, maintaining continuity of client care with other health professionals assigned to the case, communicating changes in status to other professionals/paraprofessionals and participating in client care conferences Supervises patient care rendered by Licensed Practical Nurses. Supervises, educates and conducts supervisory visits for home health aides. Provides education, supervision and counseling to the adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to client’s needs. Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate. Documents timely and accurate computer entry of patient/job information to facilitate the development of the OASIS data set, orders for service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports. Participates in the agency’s continuous quality improvement program. Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition. Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an RN program (Diploma, Associates, Bachelors, etc) Experience: Previous Home Health care experience is required for this role Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Connecticut Registered Nurse License; Maintains current Drivers’ License and auto insurance. Key Competencies: Provides nursing that demonstrates competent nursing skills. Demonstrates competency in all skills required for best clinical practice. Demonstrates ability to utilize assessment data to address physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Demonstrates understanding of nursing process, interpersonal relationships and dynamics. Maintains positive professional demeanor. #joinourteam Per Visit
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CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

$18.50 - $25 / year
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (EVENING SHIFT) Masonicare Bishop Wicke Shelton, CT Evening Shift / 40 hrs/wk / EOW Summary of Position: Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, performs basic nursing care procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishment’s, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulation, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming. 2. Observes and communicates pertinent information about the adult/older adult resident/patient’s condition to the appropriate facility staff. 3. Takes and records pulse, respirations, blood pressures and weight as needed. 4. Documents care and observations on work sheets and EMR accurately and in a timely manner. 5. Maintains cooperative relationships to enhance the efficient operation of the care team by providing support and assistance to co-workers. 6. Adheres to infection control practices. 7. Supports the psychosocial needs of the residents as per the plan of care and profile. 8. Participates in educational and inservice meeting to update knowledge of techniques, guidelines and regulations. Must attend all mandatory programs. Meets basic requirement for 12 hours of continuing education per year. 9. Uses equipment in an appropriate and safe manner. Adheres to standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program. 10. Follows facility policies and procedures. 11. P erforms other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School diploma or GED preferred Experience: 6 months – 1 year experience as a CNA preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: State of Connecticut CNA Certification; or within 120 days of CNA Certification course completion. Key Competencies: Ability to interact professionally with coworkers. Prioritize tasks. Function as a team member. Ability to speak, read English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff. Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized. T his description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. #Shelton Evening Shift/ 40hrs/wk / EOW