Family-owned BRUSH HILL CARE CENTER is looking to hire full-time, part-time and per diem Registered Nurse’s (RN’s) / Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. The Registered Nurse’s (RN’s) / Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) 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 to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGISTERED NURSE (RN) / LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN): Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift. Complete & file required record-keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physician’s Order Form. Chart nurse’s notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided, as well as the resident’s response to the care. Fill out and complete accident/incident reports & submit to Director as required. Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures. Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician. Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, and other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, and a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required. Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTERED NURSE (RN) / LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN): To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current unencumbered state license. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Current CPR Certification is required Registered Nurse’s (RN’s) / Licensed Practical Nurse's (LPN's) with Experience in Long Term Care are preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF REGISTERED NURSE (RN) / LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN): The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to move intermittently through the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or life at minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. #IND123
Brush Hill Care Center is seeking CNA's (Certified Nursing Assistants) for immediate hire. All shifts available: 7a-3p, 3p-11p & 11p-7a The CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) will be responsible for providing routine daily care to assigned residents including but not limited to personal hygiene care, meals and nutrition, safe transfers and assisting with maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Details for Certified Nurse Assistant position (CNA): 8 hour day, night, and evening shift open Full time, Part time and per diem Great work environment Orientation paid New Grads Welcome! Certified Nurse Assistant position (CNA) Responsibilities Measure and record patients' temperatures and blood pressures Observe and record patients' reactions to medications and treatment Practice safety and infection control policies Maintain scheduling flexibility to meet unit patient care needs Participate in the organization and prioritization of patient and unit activities Certified Nurse Assistant position (CNA) Requirements Current Massachusetts CNA (Certified Nursing Assistants) Certificate Resume State ID or Driver’s License SS Card MMRs (Lab Work, Titers) Additional documents may be required Certified Nurse Assistant position (CNA) Benefits/Perks Weekly Pay Start Immediately Job Types: Full-time, Part-time or Contract Experience: Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) Caregiver: 1 year (Preferred)
A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical reimbursement team of devoted healthcare professionals. The RN MDS Coordinator is responsible in ensuring the development as well as the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) in accordance with state and federal requirements and aligned with policies/goals of the facility. This individual is the key participant of the interdisciplinary team, assisting in ensuring quality of care, continuity of services, and individualized patient-centered plans and goals. If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. RN MDS Coordinator Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conducts patient assessments and determines the health status, level of care, as well as any subsequent changes. Ensures that the RAI completion is done accurately and timely. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completion of the RAI and resident care plan. Assists with development and implementing programs and procedures in order to maximize the reimbursement potential for the facility and improve quality of care. Analyzes all QI/QM data with the Director of Nursing in order to identify trends on a monthly basis and serves on, participates in, and attends various committees of the facility. Facilitates the Care Management Process by engaging the resident and all other appropriate staff members. Ensures timely submission of all Minimum Data Sets (MDS's) to the state data base and ensures that all necessary follow-up action is taken. Actively communicates with the Administrator to depict regulatory risk and clinical trends that can impact resident care as well any additional information that can have a potential effect on the clinical and operational outcomes of the facility Acts as a team player with the facility’s staff to choose the correct assessment of residents and further acts as an in-house Case Manager. RN MDS Coordinator Qualifications: Active RN license in the State of MA LTC Experience MDS Experience Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and benefit guidelines
Brush Hill Care Center is a family owned and operated 160 bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) looking for Registered Nurse (RN) to be a Unit Manager for our Long-Term Care LTC and Short-Term Rehab STR Units. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. We are looking for someone focused on resident care and able to collaborate with a team. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote our resident’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care. RN Unit Manager / Supervisor Responsibilities · Monitor resident’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice · Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians · Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients · Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in residents’ charts · Adjust and administer resident’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders · Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.) · Provide instant medical care in emergencies · Supervise and train staff nurses · Supervise and train nursing assistants · Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for residents · Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc. RN Unit Manager / Supervisor Skills · Proven experience as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) · Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures · Excellent knowledge of emergency care · In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times · A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Responsible and compassionate · Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills · Patient with excellent problem-solving skills · Valid Massachusetts RN nursing license · Valid CPR certification Job Type: Full-time #IND123
