We are hiring a Director of Social Services to join our dynamic care team at Bayview Health Care in Waterford!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As the Director of Social Services, your role is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet the needs of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility and as may be directed by the Administrator to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Experience & Education:
- A minimum of one (1) year social work in a hospital, skilled facility, or other health-related field preferred.
- Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor’s in social work from an approved school of social work.
- For a Director of Social Services role, a master’s in social work is preferred.
- Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences.
- Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families towards adjustment to placement and to crisis (i.e., illness, disability, and death).
- Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
- Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner.
- In the role of advocate coordinate personal needs.
- Utilize community resources appropriately.
- Support staff in relation to resident-related issues.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
- Respect and take care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies.
- Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.
- Follow facility policies and procedures.
- Other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by your supervisor.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and general public.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as being willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing Social Service practices.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
Job Features
| Job Category | Social Services |
Full-Time
Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center - Middletown, CT
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Nursing Scheduler to join our dynamic care team at Wadsworth Glen in Middletown!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
In this role, your position is to ensure that staffing levels of nursing department are maintained in accordance with facility budget and protocol.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in nursing scheduler required.
- Minimum one (1) year experience in clerical. On-the-job training provided in scheduling and medical terminology.
- Organize, prioritize, and coordinate all nursing staff schedules.
- Develop/utilize a master schedule at all times.
- Post staffing schedule 2-4 weeks in advance, minimum.
- Develop positive relationships with members of the nursing department.
- Identify staffing problems, take initiative to resolve, communicate to DNS and/or Administrator.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
- Respect and take care of facility equipment and not waste supplies.
- Seek opportunities to fill open positions in a manner which limits overtime.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
- Must be able to type 50 words per minute and use a 10-key calculator.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, basic computer skills and mathematical ability.
- Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
- Is proficient in composition of written communication.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
Job Features
| Job Category | Nursing, Scheduler |
Full-Time
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Lowell, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our dynamic care team at Northwood Rehab in Lowell!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As an AR Assistant, you assist in the day-to-day accounting function of the facility in accordance with current applicable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to the long-term care operations, and as may be directed by the Director of Financial Services or Administrator.
Experience & Education:
- Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience in bookkeeping or accounting practice.
- Experience in health care accounting preferred but not required.
- High school diploma or its equivalent required.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Accounts Receivable Assistant job descriptions.
- Discuss billing situations with residents and/or responsible parties including Director of Finance.
- Maintain accurate and timely records and reports, including all accounts, journals, deposits, ledgers, etc.
- Maintain accurate census data.
- Secure all cash and valuables on hand, per policy.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
- Respect and take care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies.
- Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.
- Contribute to and promote resident and family relations.
- Is knowledgeable in Privacy Practices to protect residents’ health information.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be able to type 45 words per minute and use a 10-key calculator.
- Must possess the ability to carry out assigned job functions that are necessary for assisting the Director of Financial Services in collecting, billing and maintaining Accounts Receivable.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
- Maintains the cable/phone billing upon admission and monthly thereafter on an ongoing basis
- Maintains and follows up on all coinsurance receivables.
- Maintains and follows up on all applied income collections.
- Completes Medicaid redeterminations when applicable.
- Back-up for the Payroll position.
- Is knowledgeable in various payment sources as needed and assists resident and families.
- Is diligent in collections.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
Job Features
| Job Category | Accounts Receivable, Finance |
Full-Time
Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center - Sandisfield, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our dynamic care team at Berkshire Rehab in Sandisfield, Massachusetts!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, the purpose of this position is to provide assessment and counseling services to residents with a diagnosis of, or history of, a substance use disorder via the use of individual and group therapy; provide consultation and educational services/training to staff at the facility in a manner which respects diversity in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator, to assure that proper procedures are maintained at all times.
Experience & Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field
- Preferably licensed to practice in the State (LMHC/LICSW/LSW/ LMFT/ LADC-I)
- Experience in the area of treatment of clients with a substance use disorder.
- Provides direct services to residents as represented in the caseload through: evaluations and screenings, crisis/emergency assessment and intervention, treatment planning and assessment, individual and group therapy
- Evaluates resident’s biopsychosocial needs.
- Identify behaviors and barriers that interfere with medical rehabilitation.
- Facilitates individual and group counseling.
- Develops appropriate treatment plan to address SUD.
- Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
- Collaborates with doctors, individuals, and other social services agencies, insurance providers and hospital networks regarding clients, client services and case management.
- Maintain client records and administrative records according to Athena’s policy.
- Attends administrative staff meetings as required.
- Provides orientation and ongoing in-service education to staff on the care and treatment of residents with a SUD as well as educating staff on SUD subject matter.
- Attends in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required.
- Ability to perform risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine appropriate level of care.
- Can develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented measurable and appropriate for the identified level of care.
- Clinical expertise specific to the target population (substance abusers in SNF) with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations.
- Working knowledge of modalities of treatment for substance use disorders in the community to facilitate appropriate discharges (detox programs, residential treatment, IOP/SOAP programs, MAT, individual therapy and self-help programs).
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
Job Features
| Job Category | Social Services, SUDS Counselor |
Full-Time
Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center - North Easton, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our dynamic care team at Southeast Rehab in North Easton, Massachusetts!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, the purpose of this position is to provide assessment and counseling services to residents with a diagnosis of, or history of, a substance use disorder via the use of individual and group therapy; provide consultation and educational services/training to staff at the facility in a manner which respects diversity in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator, to assure that proper procedures are maintained at all times.
Experience & Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field
- Preferably licensed to practice in the State (LMHC/LICSW/LSW/ LMFT/ LADC-I)
- Experience in the area of treatment of clients with a substance use disorder.
- Provides direct services to residents as represented in the caseload through: evaluations and screenings, crisis/emergency assessment and intervention, treatment planning and assessment, individual and group therapy
- Evaluates resident’s biopsychosocial needs.
- Identify behaviors and barriers that interfere with medical rehabilitation.
- Facilitates individual and group counseling.
- Develops appropriate treatment plan to address SUD.
- Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
- Collaborates with doctors, individuals, and other social services agencies, insurance providers and hospital networks regarding clients, client services and case management.
- Maintain client records and administrative records according to Athena’s policy.
- Attends administrative staff meetings as required.
- Provides orientation and ongoing in-service education to staff on the care and treatment of residents with a SUD as well as educating staff on SUD subject matter.
- Attends in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required.
- Ability to perform risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine appropriate level of care.
- Can develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented measurable and appropriate for the identified level of care.
- Clinical expertise specific to the target population (substance abusers in SNF) with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations.
- Working knowledge of modalities of treatment for substance use disorders in the community to facilitate appropriate discharges (detox programs, residential treatment, IOP/SOAP programs, MAT, individual therapy and self-help programs).
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
Job Features
| Job Category | Social Services, SUDS Counselor |
We are hiring a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our dynamic care team at Highview of Northampton in Leeds, Massachusetts!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, the purpose of this position is to provide assessment and counseling services to residents with a diagnosis of, or history of, a substance use disorder via the use of individual and group therapy; provide consultation and educational services/training to staff at the facility in a manner which respects diversity in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator, to assure that proper procedures are maintained at all times.
Experience & Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field
- Preferably licensed to practice in the State (LMHC/LICSW/LSW/ LMFT/ LADC-I)
- Experience in the area of treatment of clients with a substance use disorder.
- Provides direct services to residents as represented in the caseload through: evaluations and screenings, crisis/emergency assessment and intervention, treatment planning and assessment, individual and group therapy
- Evaluates resident’s biopsychosocial needs.
- Identify behaviors and barriers that interfere with medical rehabilitation.
- Facilitates individual and group counseling.
- Develops appropriate treatment plan to address SUD.
- Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
- Collaborates with doctors, individuals, and other social services agencies, insurance providers and hospital networks regarding clients, client services and case management.
- Maintain client records and administrative records according to Athena’s policy.
- Attends administrative staff meetings as required.
- Provides orientation and ongoing in-service education to staff on the care and treatment of residents with a SUD as well as educating staff on SUD subject matter.
- Attends in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required.
- Ability to perform risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine appropriate level of care.
- Can develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented measurable and appropriate for the identified level of care.
- Clinical expertise specific to the target population (substance abusers in SNF) with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations.
- Working knowledge of modalities of treatment for substance use disorders in the community to facilitate appropriate discharges (detox programs, residential treatment, IOP/SOAP programs, MAT, individual therapy and self-help programs).
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
Job Features
| Job Category | Social Services, SUDS Counselor |
Full-Time
Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Centerville, MA
Posted 3 weeks ago
We are hiring an Activities Assistant to join our team at Cape Regency Rehab in Centerville!
Pays weekly at $18.50/hour.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As an Activities Assistant, you assist the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and/or Memory Care Program Coordinator in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Therapeutic Recreation Department to ensure that an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained.
Experience & Education:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- As a minimum, one (1) year experience in an Activities Department in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility is preferred.
- Assists in plans and provisions of patient care by visiting residents regularly to evaluate needs.
- Document and report to the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
- Report all reportable events immediately in accordance with our policy.
- Encourage residents to take part in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
- Spend duty time with residents rather than with other facility staff.
- Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing policies and procedures.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must participate in continuing education and inservice training.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families
Job Features
| Job Category | Recreation |
Full-Time
Laurel Ridge Health Care Center - Ridgefield, CT
Posted 3 weeks ago
We are hiring a Director of Physical Plant (Maintenance) to join our dynamic care team at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center in Ridgefield!
It is a 126-bed center.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
In this department head role, you plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the maintenance department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator/Assistant Administrator or Director of Environmental Services to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.
Education & Experience:
- A high school diploma or its equivalent.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity, in maintenance/plant related position preferred.
- Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
- Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints and be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
- Meet the maintenance needs of the facility.
- Recognize hazards to residents or staff safety and take appropriate action to maintain safe environment according to facility policy and procedures.
- Organize and prioritize.
- Replace, repair and purchase items according to facility policy and procedure.
- Plan and implement preventive maintenance program and document accurately.
- Maintain weather protection against cold, heat, fire and other hazards.
- Supervise outside contractors.
- Serve on-call for emergency and off-duty hours.
- Perform errands and tasks as required.
- Maintain upkeep of exterior of building and grounds in all weather conditions.
- Demonstrate and teach correct safety techniques, in accord with company policy and prior training.
- Is knowledgeable in and ensures staff comply with Privacy Practices to protect residents’ health information.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
- Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the long-term care facility.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and to supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the maintenance department.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for order, safety and proper performance of equipment.
- Must maintain regular inspections of resident and non-resident areas for sanitation, order, safety, and employees proper performance duties.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment installation.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Possess sufficient mechanical abilities to handle facility maintenance needs with little outside contract use.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
Job Features
| Job Category | Physical Plant/Maintenance |
Full-Time
Northbridge Health Care Center - Bridgeport, CT
Posted 3 weeks ago
We are hiring a Director of Nursing Services to join our dynamic care team at Northbridge Health Care Center in Bridgeport!
Northbridge is a 145-bed facility offering short-term rehab and long-term care.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As a Director of Nursing Services, the purpose of your position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility.
Experience & Education:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, college, or university, B.S.N. preferred.
- CPR certified
- Certification in Gerontology is preferred
- Must have at least one (1) year of additional education or experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing and one (1) year of nursing administration. Nursing administration is defined as: Registered Nurses employed as Director of Nurses; Assistant Director of Nurses; Supervisor in a chronic and convalescent facility; employment in short-term hospital or chronic disease hospital as Director of Nurses, Assistant Director of Nurses, Supervisor, Staff Development Director, Infection Preventionist.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the nursing service department, according to state and federal guidelines and scope of patience.
- Maintains and reviews and has input to development of all clinical policies and procedures.
- Develops and implements a nursing service organization structure.
- Determines the staffing needs of the nursing service department, making recommendations to the Administrator, necessary to meet the needs of the residents.
- Oversees licensed nursing staff
- Develops work assignments and schedules duty hours, and/or assists nursing supervisor staff in completing and performing tasks necessary to ensure quality of care.
- Develops and maintains an on-call program for the nursing department.
- Makes daily rounds of each nursing unit and does visual inspection on each unit.
- Reviews satisfaction of care and services with interviews with families and residents.
- Assists the Infection Preventionist in establishing and maintaining the Infection Control Program.
- Assists the Director of Staff Development in ensuring that all mandatory in-service education sessions, which are required by state and federal law, are performed per schedule; documented and such documentation is retained.
- Assists the Administrator in developing safety standards for the nursing department and monitors these through employee incidents and develops a plan of correction and audit tool for prevention. The Director of Nurses is an active member of the Safety Committee.
- Abides by all reporting policies and measures set forth by Athena Health Care Systems.
- Other duties assigned by manager
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
- Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rules and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
Job Features
| Job Category | Director of Nursing, Nursing |
Full-Time
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Lowell, MA
Posted 3 weeks ago
We are hiring an MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic care team at Northwood Rehab in Lowell!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As the MDS Coordinator, you plan, organize, and direct the MDS process in accordance with federal and state standards, guidelines, and regulation that govern our facility.
Experience & Education:
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in this state.
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university, RN preferred
- Must be able to coordinate MDS systems, resident assessment and care plans for each resident timely.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
- Coordination of MDS process.
- Oversees ADL training for facility and staff.
- Identifies data integrity weaknesses in medical records and communicates findings.
- Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
- Attendance at RCCs to lead discussion (OBRA only)
- Attend morning report, maintain communication and rehab services, nursing staff and others to keep abreast of resident condition change.
- Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
- Issues and delivers Medicare BN (denial letters) per CMS regulation.
- Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate document (i.e., MD certs, IDT program, insurance authorization)
- Oversees scheduling of MDA and Care Conference.
- CP review- Annual, sig chg, Qtrly*
- *Care Plan review includes reviewing existing care plans provided by unit nurses on admission through the assessment period. Adding care plans for those additional issues triggered through the RAI process. Episodic care plans are added by the unit nurse at the time of the event. Episodes include an event that would alter the current care plan of the resident.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
- Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rule, comply with facility’s privacy practices, train staff in the same and provide additional training if changes are made to policies and/or there is staff non-compliance.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
- Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
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| Job Category | MDS, Nursing |