Nursing Jobs in Ashland, MA

Nurse Assistant

apartment Hebrew Senior Life location_onDedham, MA

$15 - $28 / hour

Job Description: I. Position Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to assist residents in Activities of Daily Living. This includes, but is not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing, taking vital signs and assessing residents’ need for additional medical attention. Nursing Assistants will also provide residents with assistance to take medications, under the careful supervision of the Nursing Coordinator. Nursing Assistants will also participate in the recreation program, under the supervision of the Program Manager. II. Core Care Competencies: Adjust to meet the individual needs of the resident. Can prioritize effectively. Respond calmly to unexpected change or frustration. Relates to all in an open, friendly and respectful manner. Initiate and develops relationships with new residents, staff and families. Promote a collaborative atmosphere. Provide the highest level of care to our residents. Promote a healing environment for physical and spiritual needs. Demonstrate dependability and accountability with all duties. III. Position Responsibilities: Assist residents with ADL’s including toileting, bathing, dressing and cueing for feeding. Assist residents with ambulation as well as with mobility devices, including canes, walkers and wheelchairs. Help residents with additional ADL devices, such as glasses and hearing aids. Perform any treatments, as required, including vital signs, weights, temperatures, skin care, and range of motion exercises. Assist residents with medications under the careful supervision of the Nursing Coordinator. Document in, and refer to, all pertinent lists of record keeping systems, ie. toileting book, dietary need book, daily communication book and miscellaneous flow sheets and SAMM documentation. Assist multi-disciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans for residents. Attend and contribute to care planning meetings as assigned. Escort residents to medical appointments within the community, as needed. Maintain day-to-day cleanliness in resident’s rooms and bathrooms and assure tidiness in all accessible storage areas and common areas. Responsible for bed making and linen changing. Responsible for assuring that all needed supplies for resident care are in stock. Responsible for communicating with te Nursing Director when more ADL supplies are needed. Observe and report any unsanitary conditions, fire, or safety hazards. Inform Program Director of any faulty equipment needing replacement. Laundry for residents. Observe and immediately report any changes in resident’s status to Nursing Coordinator and/or Program Director. This includes changes in physical and/or cognitive/emotional status. Responsible for supporting the Therapeutic Recreation Department by assisting in daily activities and special events as planned. Assist residents to and from recreation programming. Agree to work as assigned/must be flexible with hours. Work collaboratively with peers as a team. Maintain all certifications as required for employment. Assist Nursing Director and Program Director in training of new staff. (11 p.m -7 a.m. staff. Responsible for resident’s safety and well-being during the night shifts. Responsible for engaging residents who are awake. Responsible for maintaining control of hand-held security phone. Responsible for documenting resident’s incidents/issues for communication to the day shift). All additional responsibilities as assigned. IV. Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Massachusetts. A minimum of 2 years direct service experience with the elderly. Knowledge of, and/or, 1 year of experience working with people with Alzheimer’s disease and/or related disorders. Sensitivity to issues of aging. Ability to be flexible with scheduling and work assignments, as well as the ability to work as a team. Experience distributing medication required. Experience working in assisted living, rest home, or any type of facility where one is working with multiple residents or patients. V. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, pull, and pushing fifty (50) pounds. Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health. Remote Type Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00

RN

Full-time

Staff Nurse RN- RSU Nights

apartment Hebrew Senior Life location_onDedham, MA

Job Description: I. Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) will utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure quality nursing care and to maximize the quality of life for the patients. The RN is an integral member of the clinical support team, collaborating with other multidisciplinary members to meet the clinical needs of patients. The RN is an active supporter of the culture change initiatives and serves as a role model and mentor to others. In addition, the RN will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife, recognizing patients’ dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are active participants in the activities, work, and social environment of the units, striving to make every patient encounter a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity while ensuring the provision of safe, efficient, and high-quality care. II. Core Competencies: Demonstrates empathy and compassion in all interactions with patients and with families Articulates the importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to foster teamwork Articulates commitment to excellence and high-quality care Articulates the importance of accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and patient care Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills Demonstrates ability to coach and mentor others to achieve high-quality care III. Position Responsibilities: Ensures all care delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice and HSL core competencies. Collaborates with other members of the clinical support team (MD, NP, nurses, social worker, therapists, dietitian) to meet the clinical needs of the patient and monitor outcomes of care Adheres to best practice recommendations and implements evidence-based interventions to ensure optimum outcomes for patients Practices in a primary nursing model and maintains accountability for a set of assigned patients Collaborates and participates in care planning activities and supports autonomy and individual choice wherever possible Ensures adherence to the plan of care, revises as necessary, and ensures the plan accurately reflects an individualized approach to the patient’s needs. Documents appropriately in the electronic medical record, identifies and seeks out necessary resources as needed to ensure the provision of safe and effective care Delegates and supervises clinical care delivered by the licensed practical nurse and the nursing assistant Assumes accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional development Demonstrates critical thinking abilities in problem resolution. Role models professional behavior Actively participates in shared governance, committees, etc Collaborates in the development of new work processes and systems. Serves as a resource and support to the elder assistants in the units. Identifies and responds to safety concerns in the unit and the neighborhood Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory matters. Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of care. Participates in performance improvement projects Participates and assists with activities (i.e. assists with serving meals) Serves as a coach and mentor to all staff, i.e., PCAs and LPNs. May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities. Giving the shift report to the incoming staff Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to the assigned unit during the shift. Delegate assignments to the team assigned to the shift Initiate necessary reports, including DPH, incident reports, and concern resolutions Assure completion of admission or discharge during the shift Attend rounds (wound, physician, etc) Provides oversight of LPN assessments (as assigned) and co-signs nursing assessments and initial care plans. If acting in the capacity of charge nurse, may develop patient care assignments (appointing other staff, RN, LPN, or PCA to implement an established care plan for a designated period of work time), create schedules, and contribute to performance evaluations and educate other staff on HSL policy and procedure. The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the position. It does not, however, exclude other duties, which would conform to the level of the position. Completes special projects as assigned. IV. Qualifications : Graduate of an approved school of nursing required; BSN preferred Current Massachusetts license as an R.N. in good standing Previous experience preferred Understand the philosophy and support the model of care at HRC required Must be a professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented individual. Must have an optimistic demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition, and be able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humor. Must have solid analytical skills. Must be creative and proactive yet disciplined, discriminant, and able to streamline work volume to maintain bottom-line efforts in the midst of multi-tasking and daily re-prioritizing. Must have the ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and handle even difficult situations. Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change Computer literacy required Excellent English language skills, written and verbal Remote Type Salary Range: $32.13 - $48.20

RN

Med-Surg

Part-time

Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Per Diem

apartment UMass Memorial Health location_onMarlborough, MA

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $47.05 - $78.34 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations . Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Scheduled Hours: 0645-1515, 1445-2315, 2245-0715 Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 21000 - 0226 Nursing 2 Union: MNA-Marlborough (Massachusetts Nurses Association) This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure. 3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning. 4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting. 5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level. All responsibilities are essential job functions. II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration. 2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies. Preferred: 1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred. Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Home Health Aide

Home Health

Full-time

CHHA PACE

apartment Capital Health location_onMA

$17.50 - $25.43 / hour

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. Pay Range: $17.50 - $25.43 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) Provides personal care to Capital Health PACE residents. Provides light housekeeping and maintains the cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments. Completes residents' laundry. Assists with meals including light meal preparation or warming. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Diploma or GED. Nursing assistant or home health certification. Experience: One year of experience. Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED, Drivers License Knowledge and Skills: Possesses a friendly demeanor. Excellent customer service skills. Medical experience preferred. Special Training: Experience with direct and indirect patient care. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Develops strong interpersonal relationships with coworkers and resident base. Usual Work Day:8 Hours Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? No If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains a working relationship with the CMA, LPN, RN, DON, Assisted Living administrator and all other nursing staff, volunteers, Capital Health PACE, administrative staff, hospital employees, department heads and supervisors, outside vendors and contractors, caregivers, family members, and property and building staff. Maintains a professional relationship with all residents. Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, ALP operations and other personnel. Maintains residents' privacy and dignity. Encourages residents to their independence. Possesses a full understanding of fire, emergency and safety procedures. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards regarding infection control. Understands the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents. Maintains frequent close communication with the medication assistant, LPN, and RN. Provides morning and evening personal care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, care of hair, incontinence care including changing adult briefs as needed. Provides ostomy care. Takes weights and vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure monthly and as requested by nurse, records, and reports results. Provides ambulation assistance as needed. Assists with transfer to and from bed. Reports any change in resident status to nurse immediately. Responds to emergency calls and assists nurse as needed. Reports any accidents, injuries, or complaints to nurse or administration immediately. Delivers supplies and equipment to residents. Provides light housekeeping. Cleans refrigerator, stove or oven, cabinets, and silverware drawers as needed. Vacuums and dusts as needed. Assists with laundry by washing, drying, and folding laundry and putting it away. Strips and remakes bed as needed at least once a week. Cleans the bathroom including bathroom floor, vanity, toilet, and shower or bathtub. Removes trash from resident apartments daily. Assists resident with meal service as needed including meal preparation and cutting up foods, set-up, clearing and washing dishes. Reports any unsafe equipment to nurse or administrator. Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the wellness office, laundry room, equipment, and inventory supplies. Removes trash from wellness offices and laundry rooms. Abides by established guidelines of the facility and governing regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear Occasional physical demands include: Continuous physical demands include: Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter , Other (List) This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

NP

ICU

Part-time

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (ICU-Nocturnal) - Per diem

apartment Sturdy Memorial Hospital location_onAttleboro, MA

The Intensive Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive care to critically ill patients. This position will work under the clinical supervision of a physician Intensivist, within the guidelines of nursing process and Advanced Practice Provider protocols as outlined in Patient Care Guidelines for Advanced Practice Provider. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant performs physical assessments, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services in the ICU setting. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant contributes to excellence in patient care, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization and nursing profession. Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in an intensive care setting. Departmental specialized training to provide care to patients within role. Completion of Hospital orientation. Must meet all criteria associated with responsibilities detailed in this document. Must provide timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and physicians. Command of verbal and written English Operation of clinical equipment demonstrates clinical competence, positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills Extremely detail oriented and organized. Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school Master prepared with a degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Master’s Degree as an Advanced Practice RN/PA License/Certification: Current Massachusetts RN licensure Current certification by ANCC or appropriate governing body BLS certification ACLS certification Specific competencies/certifications (i.e. NRP, PALS, specialty certifications) FCCS certification preferred Current DEA, Massachusetts CSR - Salary Range:$59.46-$76.87 Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.