Overview Hours: 24-Hours, Days, 6:45am - 3:15pm, 3 shifts per week, Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday), Every other holiday NURSE AIDE - $18.50 - $24.41 CNA - $20.00 - $26.39 Responsibilities Essential Functions Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures under direction of a licensed nurse. Collects basic health data as directed by a licensed nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily care (e.g. personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation, etc). Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.) Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient’s sense of dignity and positive self-regard. Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent patients according to established standards. Maintains clean and safe work environment (identifies and/or removes safety hazards). Provides timely and thorough information on assigned patients to supervising licensed nurse and other health care team members. Participates in learning for colleagues and self (attends educational programs, in-services, assist with orientation of new staff). Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents). Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, shampooing, shaving, brushing teeth, etc. Obtains heights and weights of assigned patients per care plan. Assists patients with ambulation using appropriate technique (i.e. gait belt). Assists patients with turning in bed and transferring from bed to stretcher or chair using appropriate technique (i.e. transfer mattress). Provides incontinent care to patients. Assists patients with eating and drinking per care plan. Maintains and documents fluid intake, output measurements and vital signs on patients per care plan. Assists with obtaining late trays as needed. Maintains infection control precautions per Infection Control Policy. Cleans the food refrigerators on a weekly basis. Maintains unit food inventory on a daily basis. Prepares room for the next patient by cleaning and making bed. Statement of Other Duties: This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Functional Demands Physical Requirements:Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees), reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and feels (perceiving attributes of items as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally crouches (bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine), and stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist). Organizational Expectations Behavioral Attributes:The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking. Qualifications Job Requirements Minimum Education High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Current Nursing Assistant Certification required or Minimum of 75 hours in an accredited nursing program to include completion of first rotation OR active EMT or Paramedic Certification OR active Patient Care Technician/Assistant Certification OR active Home Health Aide Certification OR active Medical Assistant Certification OR successful completion of a Nurse Aide program. OR previous Massachusetts CNA licensure for Nurse Aide Minimum Work Experience 1 year Long Term Care or Acute Care experience preferred Required Licenses Current AHA BLS upon hire or obtained within 60 days.
Overview You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: 24-Hours, Days, 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:15am - 4:45pm $20.00 - $26.39 JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of Management, Physician and/or Nursing, incumbent is responsible for assisting with patient care and medical office clinical support and clerical functions. Clinical duties include: Scheduling tests, obtaining and recording patient health information, including vitals and injections and rooming patients; performing in office testing, supporting providers; performing tasks /schedule management to help providers run on time; bucket management, schedule review; materials management and any other duties and locations as assigned. Must learn and perform new standards and processes as they are implemented and participate in customer service and patient satisfaction initiatives. Complete any assigned training. Perform phlebotomy services and administer vaccines. Clerical duties include: Answering phones, appointment scheduling, providing patient education. For complete description see below. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner. Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can. Advocates to ensure privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness. Maintains a clean and safe practice and hospital. Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations. Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury. Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure. Complies with the Heywood Healthcare Attendance and Tardiness Policy. Completed all Heywood Healthcare and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year. Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner. All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene. Provides patient care by assisting with implementation of care plans. Assesses health status, documents interventions and evaluates patient progress following standard procedures. Performs basic office laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, urine culture, hematocrit, sed rate, mono spot, pregnancy tests, throat cultures and related procedures. Performs basic clinical procedures such as venipuncture/phlebotomy. Prepares documents and administers vaccines/non-intravenous injections as directed. Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office such as typing, filing, scheduling appointments, making phone calls and related duties as required or directed. Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examination. Takes and records vital signs and EKG’s. Documents intake assessment. Assists physician and others in clinical procedures as required or directed. Assist in triaging medical calls as per office protocol. Returns patient calls and documents in patient record as required or directed. Calls in prescriptions and refills as directed. Document prescription calls. Reviews laboratory results. Ensures abnormal results are brought to the attention of the physician and others as appropriate. Maintains records, reports, logs and other statistical information as required or directed. Processes Medical Records incoming and outgoing according to practice guidelines and regulations. Schedules and coordinates patient visits and medical procedures, for both inpatients and outpatients. Registers patients for each patient visit, utilizing computer based registration/scheduling system. Verifies patients insurance coverage and eligibility. Maintains assigned office and/or clinical supplies including vaccines. Assures accurate inventory of supplies based on approved levels. Rotates stock as required. Initiates requisitions for re-supply or special items. Issues and verifies patients managed care referral. Collects copays from patients for visits, maintains records and reconciles daily deposits. Completes tasks associated with clinical inbox/ practice buckets (personal, practice referral, medical record and others assigned) proficiently and in a timely manner. Instruments and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to procedure to support infection control. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. Provide coverage when needed at other locations within Heywood Medical Group. All other duties and locations as assigned. Statement of Other Duties This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Qualifications JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education High School diploma or equivalent required or must obtain within six months of employment Completion of accredited program in Medical Office Assisting (MOA) at an accredited school, or relevant job experience preferred. Required Certifications CMA/RMA or equivalent required. (Candidates with appropriate training or experience can obtain certification within six months of employment). BLS through American Heart Association required or must obtain within six months of employment Minimum Work Experience Experience in a medical office preferred. Required Skills Excellent written and verbal communications skills preferred. Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records is required. Ability to work flexible shifts, evening, and weekends required. Reliable transportation for travel between locations required. FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Physical RequirementsExerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).
Overview You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! This job may be eligible for a $12,500 Sign On Bonus! Hours: 24-Hours, Evenings, Every other weekend/holiday $37.26 - $76.63 Job Summary: Candidate participates in the multidisciplinary team as a facilitator in planning, implementation and evaluation of the Nursing process and Patient Therapy programs. Provides consultation services and works collaboratively with other health care disciplines to provide psychiatric services to patients. Responsibilities Essential Functions Assesses (and reassesses), plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions/plans of care/patient goals. Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures. Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient’s sense of dignity and positive self-regard. Provides patient/family teaching based on identified learning needs, readiness to learn, and barriers to learning. Collaboratively plans and prepares patient/family for discharge incorporating support systems/resources as necessary. Appropriately delegates and supervises nursing interventions performed by others. Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, reassigns personnel as necessary, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.). Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, therapeutic interventions and patient responses according to established standards. Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services and continuity of patient care. Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g. functions as preceptor, instructor, trainer, attends professional development programs, etc.). Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents). Identifies ethical issues in care and develops plan to address. Safely administers medications and intravenous therapy in accordance with physician’s orders, protocols, policies and procedures. Assesses patient pain level upon admission and as necessary, depending upon diagnosis utilizing the numerical pain scale. Reassesses effectiveness of pain control and notifies physicians as needed, as well as, documents assessment and patients’ response to medication. Responsible for obtaining supporting information and completing required documentation related to medication reconciliation for use by the Attending MD. Collects patient information from all available resources to assist in formulation of the comprehensive database, initial treatment plan, and ensures that all care delivered is appropriate to identified patient needs, standards of care and standards of practice. Assures that all care is coordinated with the patient care provider (PCP), outpatient providers, and other services. Participates in multi-disciplinary team in treatment planning to assure care delivered is matched to identified patient needs. Responds to all case management within Heywood Hospital for the provision of differential diagnostics, treatment planning and disposition to appropriate level of care. Identifies insurance and obtains approval and/or a referral for services provided. Provides individual and group therapies according to Mental Health Unit standards to meet identified patient needs. Assigns all patient care based on identified patient need and skills/ability of staff member assigned. Supervises all nursing care delivered. Provides formal and informal education for identified needs of staff and mentors to improve the knowledge, skills, and practice of other team members and to achieve performance standards. Statement of Other Duties This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Functional Demands Physical Requirements: Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and feels (perceiving attributes of items such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist), and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees). Rapid physical movements (walking rapidly, running up and down stairs) and lifting and/or holding of patient's extremities may be required in the event of responding to behavioral emergencies (i.e Code100’s). Organizational Expectations Behavioral Attributes: The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking. Qualifications Job Requirements Minimum Education AHA CPR required. Associates degree in nursing required, bachelors degree preferred Minimum Work Experience Experience handling crisis and emergency situations. One year acute Psychiatric Inpatient experience desired. Required Licenses Registered Nurse, Current MA License Required Skills Ability and desire to work with Mental Health issues and patients who have identified psychiatric/mental health needs. Good interpersonal skills, knowledge and skills required for the position. Experience working with substance abuse population preferred.
Overview You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: Per Diem, Alternating 8-hour shifts as needed, Call evenings, Weekends and holidays as needed $37.26 - $76.63 Responsibilities Essential Functions Assesses (and reassesses), plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions/plans of care/patient goals. Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures. Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient’s sense of dignity and positive self-regard. Provides patient/family teaching based on identified learning needs, readiness to learn, and barriers to learning. Collaboratively plans and prepares patient/family for discharge incorporating support systems/resources as necessary. Appropriately delegates and supervises nursing interventions performed by others. Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, reassigns personnel as necessary, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.). Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, therapeutic interventions and patient responses according to established standards. Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services and continuity of patient care. Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g. functions as preceptor, instructor, trainer, attends professional development programs, etc.). Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents). Identifies ethical issues in care and develops plan to address. Safely administers medications and intravenous therapy, in accordance with physician’s orders, protocols, policies and procedures. Assesses patient pain level upon admission and as necessary, depending upon diagnosis utilizing the numerical pain scale. Reassesses effectiveness of pain control and notifies physicians as needed, as well as, documents assessment and patients’ response to medication. Responsible for obtaining supporting information and completing required documentation related to medication reconciliation for use by the Attending MD. Performs pre-admission testing on Surgical Day Care patients. Performs nursing assessment and coordinates and performs ancillary testing for patients undergoing day surgery including performing blood draws and EKG's. Reviews pre-operative orders and consults with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist as necessary to assure appropriate tests are ordered per guidelines. Reviews test results, checks for abnormal results and communicates abnormalities to the surgeon, anesthesiologist and/or primary physician prior to surgery. Reviews preoperative chart for completeness verifying that all paperwork is present and complete preoperatively, such as consent form, H&P, and lab results. Provides emotional support to patients undergoing a change in body image and/or activity level due to surgery. Initiates and documents post-operative phone calls to SDC patients. Safely administers intravenous therapy to support the patients’ treatment plan. Initiates and administers IV's, without errors or complications, in accordance with physician orders and nursing policy and procedure. Observes and documents patients' response to intravenous therapy. Continuously monitors post operative patients to ensure safety while recovering from anesthesia. Monitors and observes patients during the recovery phase of general or regional anesthesia. Monitors for potential problems/complications immediately post operatively, giving special attention to oxygenation, ventilation, circulation and temperature. Supports the perioperative plan of care through implementation of the recovery plan of care for the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of dosage, action, use and side effects of medications commonly used during anesthesia. Checks patient dressing, is alert for signs of unusual bleeding and administers ice packs PRN. Provides communication to all team members to ensure continuum of patient care during the perioperative process. Provides a comprehensive patient summary to the staff accepting the patient in transfer or providing temporary coverage. Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing staff to provide continuum of care during perioperative process. Safely administers blood and blood products to replace loss during surgery. Administers and monitors patients receiving blood and blood products as well as observes and documents patients' response to blood transfusions. Documents, accurately and thoroughly, blood administration according to nursing policy and procedure. Responsible for obtaining supporting information and completing required documentation related to medication reconciliation for use by the Attending MD. Statement of Other Duties: This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Physical Requirements: Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and feels (perceiving attributes of items such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist), and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees). Organizational Expectations Behavioral Attributes:The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement, motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking. Qualifications Job Requirements Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Minimum Work Experience Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg, ICU, ED or peri-operative services experience. Minimum 6 months of recent PACU, SDC or radiology experience preferred. Minimum Licenses and Certifications Current RN license in MA Current AHA ACLS and PALS certifications are required. Required Skills Excellent communication, critical care and critical thinking skills are a must. Must take call per PACU rotation.
Overview You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! Hours: Per Diem, Varied day and evening hours, Call on weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed $37.26 - $76.63 Job Summary: Perioperative Services and Radiology Float RN is a valuable member of Perioperative Services who functions fluently in Surgical Day Care and PACU as well as in Radiology. Perioperative Services and Radiology Float RN is flexible with their assignment, which depends on operational needs. In addition to the responsibilities of PACU and SDC RNs,the Perioperative Services and Radiology Float RN is responsible for screening radiology patients, monitoring patients during radiology procedures, providing moderate sedation or assisting with procedures as needed. Responsibilities Essential Functions Assesses (and reassesses), plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions/plans of care/patient goals. Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures. Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient’s sense of dignity and positive self-regard. Provides patient/family teaching based on identified learning needs, readiness to learn, and barriers to learning. Collaboratively plans and prepares patient/family for discharge incorporating support systems/resources as necessary. Appropriately delegates and supervises nursing interventions performed by others. Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, reassigns personnel as necessary, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.). Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, therapeutic interventions and patient responses according to established standards. Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services and continuity of patient care. Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g. functions as preceptor, instructor, trainer, attends professional development programs, etc.). Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents). Identifies ethical issues in care and develops plan to address. Safely administers medications and intravenous therapy, to include moderate sedation in accordance with physician’s orders, protocols, policies and procedures. Assesses patient pain level upon admission and as necessary, depending upon diagnosis utilizing the numerical pain scale. Reassesses effectiveness of pain control and notifies physicians as needed, as well as, documents assessment and patients’ response to medication. Responsible for obtaining supporting information and completing required documentation related to medication reconciliation for use by the Attending MD. Performs pre-admission testing on Surgical Day Care patients. Performs nursing assessment and coordinates and performs ancillary testing with the Radiologist for patients undergoing day surgery including performing blood draws and EKG's. Coordinates daily work flow with the Radiologist and Supervisor of Imaging in an effort to increase efficiency and provide quality and expeditious care undergoing Radiology Interventional procedures. Initiates peripheral intravenous therapy as needed including PICC lines upon completion of required training and competency. Responsible for maintaining competency once trained. Reviews pre-operative/pre-procedural orders and consults with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist and/or Radiologists as necessary to assure appropriate tests are ordered per guidelines. Reviews test results, checks for abnormal results and communicates abnormalities to the surgeon, anesthesiologist and/or primary physician prior to surgery. Reviews preoperative chart for completeness verifying that all paperwork is present and complete preoperatively, such as consent form, H&P, and lab results. Provides emotional support to patients undergoing a change in body image and/or activity level due to surgery. Initiates and documents post-operative phone calls to SDC patients. Continuously monitors post operative patients to ensure safety while recovering from anesthesia. Monitors and observes patients during the recovery phase of general or regional anesthesia. Monitors for potential problems/complications immediately post operatively, giving special attention to oxygenation, ventilation, circulation and temperature. Supports the perioperative plan of care through implementation of the recovery plan of care for the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of dosage, action, use and side effects of medications commonly used during anesthesia. Checks patient dressing, is alert for signs of unusual bleeding and administers ice packs PRN. Provides communication to all team members to ensure continuum of patient care during the perioperative process. Provides a comprehensive patient summary to the staff accepting the patient in transfer or providing temporary coverage. Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing staff to provide continuum of care during perioperative process. Safely administers blood and blood products to replace loss during surgery. Administers and monitors patients receiving blood and blood products as well as observes and documents patients' response to blood transfusions. Documents, accurately and thoroughly, blood administration according to nursing policy and procedure. Responsible for obtaining supporting information and completing required documentation related to medication reconciliation for use by the Attending MD. Statement of Other Duties: This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Physical Requirements: Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and feels (perceiving attributes of items such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist), and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees). Organizational Expectations Behavioral Attributes:The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement, motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking. Qualifications Job Requirements Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Minimum Work Experience Recent (less than six months) experience in SDC, PACU or critical care is required. Prior radiology experience is preferred. Minimum Licenses and Certifications Current MA License required AHA ACLS upon hire OR must hold an active BLS card and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire. Required Skills Proficiency in peripheral IV insertion is required. Self-direction, ability to prioritize tasks in an environment with competing demands, flexibility and team centered attitude are a must.
