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Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

apartment Hebrew Senior Life location_onDedham, MA

Job Description: I. Position Summary: The Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is designed to provide a Jewish Hospice service to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Boston area. The philosophy of the Hospice is rooted in Hessed (loving kindness), and Kevod HaBeriyot (honoring life), but Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation; our mission is informed by Jewish values that are shared across many faith traditions and spiritual belief systems. Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice works collaboratively with patients and families in the final months, weeks, and days of life, with the goal of achieving optimum healing of body and soul when curing is no longer an option. This means helping the patient and family with: physical comfort, emotional and spiritual support, and companionship. The Hospice goal is to help every patient at the end attain a peaceful and pain free death and support the healing and bereavement of the family. As a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the Hospice Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to the Hospice's patients. Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, the IDG plan of care and the Hospice's policies and procedures. The Hospice Registered Nurse provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and in compliance with the state's Registered Nurse Practice Act. II. Position Responsibilities: Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process. Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management. Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family. Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the Interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines. Routinely assesses patients response to plans of care and performs comprehensive assessments, hospice aide supervision, and coordination/oversight of hospice services provided in assisted living, LTC, SNF and hospital settings. Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs. Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care. Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations. Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered. Submits documentation in a timely manner. Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition. Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process. Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement. Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth. Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation. Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision. If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care. If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide. Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues. Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families. Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions. III. Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred. Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts. Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations. Minimum of one year’s experience as an RN required. Experience in Hospice is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress. Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families. Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis. Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. May be working in multiple locations in a workday. Remote Type On-site Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

LPN

Part-time

Licensed Practical Nurse - PT Evenings

apartment Hebrew Senior Life location_onBoston, MA

Job Description: I. Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), in collaboration with a Registered Nurse, utilizes 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 LPN is an integral member of the clinical support team, and collaborates with other multidisciplinary members to meet the clinical needs of the patients. The LPN is an active supporter of culture change initiatives and serves as a role model and mentor to others. In addition, the LPN will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize patient’s dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are an active participant in the activities, work, and social environment of the units, and strive to make every patient encounter into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care. II. Position Responsibilities: Ensures all care delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice with core care competencies Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MD, NP, nurses, social worker, therapists, dietician) 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 with RN oversight of assessment and care planning Collaborates and participates in care planning activities and supports autonomy and individual choice wherever possible In collaboration with the RN, ensures the plan of care is an accurate reflection of the patient’s individualized needs and ensures that the plan of care is followed and revised as necessary. Documents pertinent information regarding care delivered in designated areas of patient’s record using the electronic medical records. Initiate necessary reports including DPH, incident and concern resolution reports 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 nursing assistant Assumes accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional development Demonstrates critical thinking abilities related to 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 PCAs in the unit Identifies and responds to safety concerns on the unit Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practices, regulatory matters and HIPAA compliance. Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of care Participates in performance improvement projects Participate and assists with unit activities as needed (i.e. assist with serving meals) Serves as a coach and mentor to patient care associates May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities with RN oversight. Responsibilities may include: Giving shift report to on coming staff Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to the unit during a shift Delegate assignments to team assigned to shift Audit/assure completion of admission or discharges during shift with the RN’s cos-sign Attend rounds (wound, physician etc) 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 educating 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 be in conformity with the level of the position. Completes special projects as assigned. III. Qualifications Graduate of approved school of nursing required Current Massachusetts license as an LPN in good standing Previous experience preferred Understand the philosophy and support the model of care at HRC required Must be professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented individual. Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment Superb organizational skills. Must have solid analytical skills. Must have 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, verbal and written Remote Type On-site Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Part-time

Registered Nurse (RN) - PT Days

apartment Hebrew Senior Life location_onBoston, MA

Job Description: 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, and collaborates with other multidisciplinary members to meet the clinical needs of the 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 and recognize patient’s dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are an active participant in the activities, work, and social environment of the units, and strive to make every patient encounter into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care. 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, dietician) 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 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 on the unit and neighborhood Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practice and regulatory matters Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of care Participates in performance improvement projects Participate and assists with activities (i.e. assist with serving meals) Serves as a coach and mentor to all staff, i.e. PCAs and LPNs May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities. Responsibilities may include: Giving shift report to on coming staff Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to assigned unit during shift Delegate assignments to team assigned to shift Initiate necessary reports including DPH, incident reports, concern resolutions Assure completion of admission or discharges during 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 educating 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 be in conformity with the level of the position. Completes special projects as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of 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 professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented individual. Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humor. Superb organizational skills. Must have solid analytical skills. Must be creative and proactive yet disciplined, discriminating and able to streamline work volume in order to maintain bottom line efforts in midst of multi-tasking and daily re-prioritizing. Must have 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 On-site Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.