Description Countryside Health Care of Milford is looking for dynamic, team-oriented Certified Nursing Assistants to join our nursing team. Countryside Health Care has an impeccable reputation within the community. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible schedules. Purpose: To provide each assigned resident with routine daily nursing care and services in a safe, timely and accurate manner in accordance with state and federal requirements and the policies and goals of this facility Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Responsibilities: Performs all personal care activities under the direction of an RN and which may include, but not be limited to, assisting the patient or client with personal hygiene, ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, and physical transfer Maintenance of a clean, safe and healthy environment Other activities as taught by a licensed health professional employee Assisting with tasks associated with elimination including, but not limited to toileting, assisting with the use of the bedpan and urinal, providing catheter care including changing the urinary catheter bag, collecting specimens, and/or emptying ostomy bags, or changing bags that do not adhere to the skin. Assisting with the use of devices such as a wheelchair or walker Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises Measuring intake and output of fluids Measuring temperature, pulse, respiration or blood pressure. Keeping records of personal health care activities. Observing appearance and gross behavioral changes in the patient and reporting to the RN. Receive and give accurate and concise report at the beginning and end of your shift Assist with activities of daily living according to each resident’s C.N.A. care plan Ensure residents appear neat, clean and well-cared for at all times Report any refusal of care to the charge nurse Maintain hydration and nutritional status of each resident according to their plan of care Speak only in the resident’s language in and around their room Knock on the resident’s door before entering the room Maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times Call lights are kept within reach of each resident Answer call lights and alarms immediately Safety equipment such as lifts and gait belts are used according to facility policy Complete all documentation accurately before the end of the shift Notify the charge nurse or unit manager immediately of any change in a resident’s condition Notify charge nurse or unit manager immediately of accidents, incidents or complaints Report suspicions of abuse or misappropriation of resident property immediately Complete assigned duties completely and accurately without prompting Benefits: 403B Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Employee Discounts Schedule: 8 hour shift Day, Evening, Night Holidays Weekends Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Requirements New graduates accepted - 1-year experience preferred Currently registered as a CNA in the state of Massachusetts CNA: 1 year (Preferred) Long-term care experience is desirable Computer literacy is desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without the aid of mechanical devices
Description Countryside Health Care of Milford currently has LPN positions available on all 3 shifts but has a great need for 3-11 and 11-7. We are looking for dynamic, team oriented LPN's who enjoy working with a variety of patients to assist them with obtaining optimum function either within the LTC setting or to assist them with their successful return to home from our active Rehabilitation Unit. Purpose: To conduct and coordinate all nursing activities on the assigned unit in a safe, timely and accurate manner in accordance with state and federal requirements and the policies and goals of this facility. Duties and Responsibilities: Receive and give accurate and concise report on each resident/patient at change of shift Give report to C.N.A.’s at beginning of shift and receive from them before end of shift Oversight and management of C.N.A.’s assigned to that unit, including daily assignments, setting and monitoring breaks and evaluating needs for improvement Authority to discipline/counsel C.N.A.’s Management of all resident/patient care on that unit, including updating nursing care plans and C.N.A. care plans with changes and new orders Review care plans for appropriate problems, approaches, goals and revisions Review C.N.A. documentation, vital signs, bathing, weights, I&O’s, BM’s Complete nursing summaries and quarterly assessments as assigned Make daily rounds and is aware of all resident/patient conditions on that unit and reports pertinent data to Unit Manager or designee Notify MD/NP and resident/patient responsible party of significant changes in condition Evaluate resident/patient needs and the effectiveness of care provided Promote effective restorative nursing techniques Maintain universal precautions and infection control policies Document completely and accurately using only standard abbreviations Administer and record medications as ordered and maintain accurate narcotic count according to pharmacy and facility policy Maintain/order/obtain adequate medications, nursing supplies and equipment as necessary for the unit Assist with editing and end-of-month changeover as assigned Weekly skin checks and administration of treatments as ordered, documenting changes and progress Finger stick blood sugars as ordered with accurate documentation and notification of MD/NP if outside parameters Obtain specimens, follow up with lab and notify MD/NP of results Assist with meal trays, call lights and alarms Clean, re-stock and empty trash on medication and treatment carts before change of shift Contact MD/NP/families as necessary Transcribe new orders promptly and accurately Admit, transfer and discharge residents on assigned unit and notify business office and dietary of changes Complete incident reports and document in the medical record according to facility policy Complete nursing log at end of shift Assist with orientation and staff development Participate in staff meetings and continuing education opportunities Deliver direct resident/patient care when necessary Assume supervisory responsibilities if requested by the DNS or designee Perform other duties as assigned Benefits: 403B Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Employee Discounts Schedule: 8 hour shift Day, Evening, or Night Shift Holidays Weekends Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $29.00 - $45.00 per hour based on years of experience and differential of shift worked. Requirements Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) LTC: 1 year (Preferred) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Required) Computer literacy is desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without the aid of mechanical devices
Description Countryside Health Care of Milford currently has Registered Nursing positions available on all 3 shifts but has a great need for 3-11 and 11-7. We are looking for dynamic, team-oriented Registered Nurses who enjoy working with a variety of patients to assist them with obtaining optimum function either within the LTC setting or to assist them with their successful return to home from our active Rehabilitation Unit. Countryside Health Care has an impeccable reputation within the community. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible schedules. Purpose: To conduct and coordinate all nursing activities on the assigned unit in a safe, timely and accurate manner in accordance with state and federal requirements and the policies and goals of this facility. Duties and Responsibilities: Receive and give accurate and concise report on each resident/patient at change of shift Give report to C.N.A.’s at beginning of shift and receive from them before end of shift Oversight and management of C.N.A.’s assigned to that unit, including daily assignments, setting and monitoring breaks and evaluating needs for improvement Authority to discipline/counsel C.N.A.’s Management of all resident/patient care on that unit, including updating nursing care plans and C.N.A. care plans with changes and new orders Review care plans for appropriate problems, approaches, goals and revisions Review C.N.A. documentation, vital signs, bathing, weights, I&O’s, BM’s Complete nursing summaries and quarterly assessments as assigned Make daily rounds and is aware of all resident/patient conditions on that unit and reports pertinent data to Unit Manager or designee Notify MD/NP and resident/patient responsible party of significant changes in condition Evaluate resident/patient needs and the effectiveness of care provided Promote effective restorative nursing techniques Maintain universal precautions and infection control policies Document completely and accurately using only standard abbreviations Administer and record medications as ordered and maintain accurate narcotic count according to pharmacy and facility policy Maintain/order/obtain adequate medications, nursing supplies and equipment as necessary for the unit Assist with editing and end-of-month changeover as assigned Weekly skin checks and administration of treatments as ordered, documenting changes and progress Finger stick blood sugars as ordered with accurate documentation and notification of MD/NP if outside parameters Obtain specimens, follow up with lab and notify MD/NP of results Assist with meal trays, call lights and alarms Clean, re-stock and empty trash on medication and treatment carts before change of shift Contact MD/NP/families as necessary Transcribe new orders promptly and accurately Admit, transfer and discharge residents on assigned unit and notify business office and dietary of changes Complete incident reports and document in the medical record according to facility policy Complete nursing log at end of shift Assist with orientation and staff development Participate in staff meetings and continuing education opportunities Deliver direct resident/patient care when necessary Assume supervisory responsibilities if requested by the DNS or designee Perform other duties as assigned Benefits: 403B Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Night shift Holidays Weekends Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $34.00 - $53.00 per hour based on years of experience and differential of shift worked. Requirements New graduates accepted - 1-year experience preferred Must be currently registered as a Professional Nurse in Massachusetts State (BLS, ACLS - Required) Candidate must possess good interpersonal skills Computer literacy is desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without the aid of mechanical devices
Description Countryside Health Care of Milford is looking for dynamic, team-oriented Certified Nursing Assistants to join our nursing team. Countryside Health Care has an impeccable reputation within the community. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible schedules. Purpose: To provide each assigned resident with routine daily nursing care and services in a safe, timely and accurate manner in accordance with state and federal requirements and the policies and goals of this facility Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Responsibilities: Performs all personal care activities under the direction of an RN and which may include, but not be limited to, assisting the patient or client with personal hygiene, ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, and physical transfer Maintenance of a clean, safe and healthy environment Other activities as taught by a licensed health professional employee Assisting with tasks associated with elimination including, but not limited to toileting, assisting with the use of the bedpan and urinal, providing catheter care including changing the urinary catheter bag, collecting specimens, and/or emptying ostomy bags, or changing bags that do not adhere to the skin. Assisting with the use of devices such as a wheelchair or walker Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises Measuring intake and output of fluids Measuring temperature, pulse, respiration or blood pressure. Keeping records of personal health care activities. Observing appearance and gross behavioral changes in the patient and reporting to the RN. Receive and give accurate and concise report at the beginning and end of your shift Assist with activities of daily living according to each resident’s C.N.A. care plan Ensure residents appear neat, clean and well-cared for at all times Report any refusal of care to the charge nurse Maintain hydration and nutritional status of each resident according to their plan of care Speak only in the resident’s language in and around their room Knock on the resident’s door before entering the room Maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times Call lights are kept within reach of each resident Answer call lights and alarms immediately Safety equipment such as lifts and gait belts are used according to facility policy Complete all documentation accurately before the end of the shift Notify the charge nurse or unit manager immediately of any change in a resident’s condition Notify charge nurse or unit manager immediately of accidents, incidents or complaints Report suspicions of abuse or misappropriation of resident property immediately Complete assigned duties completely and accurately without prompting Benefits: 403B Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Employee Discounts Schedule: 8 hour shift Days, Evenings, or Nights Holidays Weekends Salary: $20 - $31.50 per hour based on years of experience and differential of shift worked. Requirements New graduates accepted - 1-year experience preferred Currently registered as a CNA in the state of Massachusetts CNA: 1 year (Preferred) Long-term care experience is desirable Computer literacy is desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without the aid of mechanical devices
Countryside Health Care of Milford is looking for an every other weekend nursing supervisor to join our team. Purpose: To supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in a safe, timely and accurate manner in accordance with state and federal requirements and the policies and goals of this facility. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions to the Director. Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care. Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services. Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary. Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department’s services, programs, and activities. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. as necessary. Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system. Ensure that a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available for your tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained. Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available for your tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks. Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties. Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director. Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director. Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by all departmental personnel. Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Director as required or as may be necessary. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as 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, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Meet with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or to assist in the improvement of services. Review and evaluate your departments work force and make recommendations to the Director. Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift's staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Director concerning employee dismissals, transfers. etc. Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator. Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary. Consult with the resident, his/her family, and the resident's physician in planning the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition. Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status. Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes. Provide direct nursing care as necessary. Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. Report problem areas to the Director. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action. Keep the Director informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports. Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents. Ensure that all RNs and LPNs on your shift comply with written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies. Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems to the Director. Perform other duties as assigned Benefits: Health Dental Life Disability 403B PTO (vacation, holidays, sick) Employee Discounts Schedule: 12 hour shift flexible Saturday and Sunday Salary: $32.00 - $54.00 per hour based on years of experience and differential of shift worked. Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language Excellent nursing, critical thinking and decision-making skills Computer literacy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Effective professional leader and role model Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without the aid of mechanical devices
