RN Hospice Visiting Nurse Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Shelton, 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 Shelton, 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
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Masonicare at Ashlar Village – Wallingford, CT Night Shift - 40 hours per week Certified Nursing Assistants at Masonicare at Ashlar Village assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life. The official title for this role is “Residential Care Assistant”. CNA - Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident, including bathing, dressing and undressing, ambulating, toileting, assistance with meals and nourishment's, personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care), transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices and care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids. 2. Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident: placing and/or receiving telephone calls, performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes, assisting with laundry, escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs and assisting with mail delivery and correspondence 3. Assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only 4. Observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed 5. Conducts room checks on resident rounds, monitors for environmental safety hazards, records incidents, errors or accidents and records resident and resident related events. 6. Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals) 7. Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program. Completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift 8. Is a resident advocate at all times 9. Follows agency policies concerning confidentiality 10. Uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations and follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns. 11. Acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors and maintains certifications required for employment 12. Performs other duties as required Requirements: No experience required. CNA Certification is a must #joinourteam Night shift / 40hrs/wk
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (Evening Shift) Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT Evening Shift / 32hrs/wk / EOW “Masonicare is the leader in senior care in Connecticut and is committed to improving quality of life to those that we serve. We offer a diverse work experience that offers professional growth and opportunities and at the same time allows for the opportunity to work in a care setting that is focused around our patients, residents and clients. We are focused on hiring individuals whose beliefs and behaviors encompass what Masonicare’s mission and core values – Innovation, Accountability, Respect, Compassion and Excellence. Masonicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value and hire all forms of diversity.” The Masonicare Health Center is a 260-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Wallingford, CT. The CNA 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, ambulations, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Current Connecticut certification as a nurse's aide - C.N.A. and CPR certification. #joinourteam Evening Shift / 32hrs/wk / EOW
CNA Home Health Aide (PER DIEM) Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - West Hartford Day Shift **MUST have reliable transportation and flexible daytime availability. This position will provide care in homes, apartments, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, etc. as assigned** The CNA Home Health Caregiver assists with personal care activities: bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair/skin care and feeding. Other standard duties may include: Assisting with medication management by reminding client to take medication as needed Assisting the client with exercises, ambulation and transfer activities. Performing household services essential to a clean, safe and healthy environment, including meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping to ensure that the client is receiving sanitary and safe care at home. Providing basic emotional and psychological support to client and other members of the household Assisting and client to physician, clinic, or other appointments. Accompanying patient on walks and to social functions Observing any changes in the clients’ abilities and/or needs for safety issues and notifying the agency as appropriate Documentation of care/activities provided will be submitted as per agency policy. Requirements CNA Certification and License Valid driver's license in good standing. Proof of auto insurance Previous caregiving experience is strongly preferred Per Diem
RN Behavioral Health Manager Infection Prevention Masonicare Behavioral Health Hospital - Wallingford, CT Day Shift / 40hrs/wk Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all patients, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement, based upon the facility assessment conducted according to §483.70(e) and following accepted national standards Responsible for written standards, policies, and procedures for the program, which must meet all guidelines, including Covid. Responsible to establish a system for surveillance, based upon national standards of practice and the facility assessment, including the resident population and the services and care provided. It must be an established routine, ongoing, and systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of surveillance data to identify infections (i.e., HAI and community-acquired), infection risks, communicable disease outbreaks, and to maintain or improve resident health status. As part of the system of surveillance, identification and prevention. Serves as the Infection Preventionist, as well as the chairperson for the Infection Control Committee. Consults with Infection Control Committee concerning the implementation of infection control program and helps in the development of data gathering, establishment of policies and procedures, and control measures. Keeps committee informed of all surveillance findings and control activities, and makes recommendations as appropriate. Consults with other nursing personnel on the implementation of infection control policies and procedures. Reviews microbiology reports for pathogens and exercises authority in implementing such control measures as isolation and corrective actions, as appropriate. Makes regular rounds investigating potential infections. Maintains an on-going record of each infection noted. Completes timely logs and communicates all pertinent information, i.e. infection situations, to appropriate personnel. Assists where possible in resolving problems and concerns; concentrate on maintaining a climate of effective communication with the health care team. Collects statistics, prepares, and presents regular reports to the infection control committee, medical executive committee, and appropriate department heads. Creates interventions and education plan based on monthly inspection report and observed areas of improvement needed. Works as the primary person to gather data and report CLABSI, CAUTI, C. Difficile, staff influenza, covid reporting and vaccination reports to NHSN and all other appropriate regulatory agencies. Implements infection control measures, teaches and demonstrates infection control to all facility personnel involved in patient care. Provides in service education on an on-going basis or as needed to all Departments meeting OSHA and Public Health Regulations. Provides education to newly hired employees on Infection Control isolation Guidelines. Develops and updates infection control and isolation policies and procedures. Follows policies and procedures in place to address any outbreak occurrences for Behavioral Health Hospital. Serves as the responsible person for timely reporting of communicable diseases to public health officials. Collaborates with laboratory partner regarding the antibiogram report and communicates best proposal to medical providers for treatment recommendations and interventions. Keeps accurate records of infections, trends, etc. and presents a detailed report summary at the quarterly medical staff meeting. Understands and follows Standard Precautions as it pertains to potential exposure to all body fluids. Utilizes techniques of infection control. Acts as a role model in this area. Provides guidance and monitors health care providers in meeting infection control practices and standards for cleaning, sanitation, disinfection and sterilization. Addresses various aspects of patient/resident health, including hygiene, skin care, urinary catheter care, TB screening, and immunizations. Collaborates with the Pharmacist on Antibiotic Stewardship program and compliance. Serves a member for the QAPI committee. Performs additional duties as assigned. Attends meetings/calls from all regulatory agencies and affiliations on a regular basis to keep current on Infection Control issues. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Registered Nurse Infection Control Certification preferred Wound certification preferred Experience: Minimum of five years of clinical nursing supervisor experience and 1-3 behavioral health experience preferred. Experience in clinical information systems preferred. Experience in project planning and implementation preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: RN license in State of Connecticut. ICN certification preferred. IP certification and wound certification preferred. Key Competencies: Behavioral Health Hospital, health care environment, managed care, health systems and financial systems preferred. Knowledge and understanding of nursing professional practice, hospital/long term care systems, systems theory, patient care management, and business management. Clinical, business and interpersonal skills to have the ability for decision-making, dealing with changes and communication with people of diverse goals and professions. Understanding of the needs of the geriatric population and needs related to the aging process. Ability to work in a time-oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements. May be exposed to environmental hazards. 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. Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
