Careers

Full Time  |  Monday – Friday  |  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  
Every 6th weekend  |  2 – 3  Holidays / Year

Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved school for licensed practical nursing with at least three years of experience in direct patient care nursing.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

1. Provides skilled comprehensive nursing care to all ages, genders and cultural groups.
2. To coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family by communication with the primary nurse, other staff members and other agencies.
3. Utilize data on physical, psychosocial, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status.
4. Maintain up to date and accurate records so that problems and changes are reflected as they occur.
5. Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support. Accept telephone orders from physicians.
6. Assist in patient care by: teaching primary caregivers, or by providing direct care as appropriate.
7. Meet regularly with nursing staff to review problems or unique issues, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
8. Attend meetings and facilitate discussion of issues from patient care for staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
9. Inform the primary nurse of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
10. Function as associate nurse when responding to patients/families of the primary nurse.
11. Assists in providing intermittent care to patients as the need arises.
12. Participate in Community Nurse’s orientation and inservice training programs for professional growth.
13. Participate in community programs as requested to promote professional growth.
14. Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies.
15. Contributes to the process of Agency Performance Improvement.

Requirements:

1. Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or external program cleared by endorsement of the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Allied Health Professional.
2. Proof of current license in Massachusetts
3. One year experience under the supervision of a registered physical therapist is preferred.
4. Directly responsible to the Rehabilitation Manager.

Responsibilities:

1. Supports the philosophy of the organization.
2. Perform selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
3. Provides therapeutic exercise, therapeutic massage, compression, heat and cold, simple wound care and dressing removal
4. Provides measurement and adjustment of crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs, and instruction in their use and care.
5. Provides instruction, motivation and assistance to patients and others in improving functional activities such as: Pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities; and care of orthotics, prosthetics, and supportive devices.
6. Documents performance, of selected measurement procedures such as range of joint motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body parts and vital signs.
7. Provides modification of treatment procedures as indicated by patient response and within the limits specified in the plan of care and reporting orally or in writing to the physical therapist.
8. Establishes communication with members of physical therapy staff and other health members, individually and in conference, to provide patient information.
9. Prepares clinical and progress notes using EMR daily notes.
10. Perform related duties as required.
11. Assists with the orientation of new employees and super-vision of PTA students.
12. Provides in-service education to staff and community, as necessary.
13. Adheres to personnel policies.
14. Contributes to process of Agency Performance Improvement.

Position Education/License Requirements:

Currently licensed as a physical therapist pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112.

 Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• Computer experience/exposure
• Requires ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

1. Supports the philosophy of the organization.
2. Adheres to personnel policies.
3. Performs a comprehensive physical therapy assessment including evaluation of patient’s level of function.
4. Develops a treatment plan including goals & actions appropriate to physical therapy deficits.
5. Provides services in accordance with the plan of treatment. Refers patients to physical therapy assistant as appropriated and supervises physical therapy assistant according to agency policy and APTA guidelines.
6. Develops and revises the plan of treatment according to patient’s function, medical status, etc.
7. Instructs and advises patient, family and significant others in physical therapy home program.
8. Prepares clinical and progress notes utilizing HealthWyse.
9. Establishes good communication and flexibility with working peers and administrative staff while collaborating with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
10. When appropriate, communicates directly to the physician and makes appropriate referrals to other team members.

Full or Part time

Schedule will include a minimum of 3 weekdays and every Saturday.

Position Education/License Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved school for professional nursing, Massachusetts license with at least one year of recent experience in direct patient care nursing.
• HealthWyse experience a plus.
• Prior home care experience preferred.

Skills Requirements:

Able to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

1. Give skilled comprehensive nursing care to all age, gender, and cultural groups.
2. Assess client status upon initial home visit to identify needs in support of development of comprehensive case management plan.
3. Document in an accurate and timely manner not later than end of working day.
4. Using basic teaching principles, counsel and instruct the patient, family and/or significant other in meeting nursing and related needs.
5. Maintain regular communication with the Clinical Manager, and/or other team members concerning patient/family needs.
6. Participate in CNHC’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff.
7. Participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of home care.
8. Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies.
9. Accept other assignments as appropriate.

Full Time

Qualifications

A Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager provides nursing care with an emphasis on comfort and dignity at end of life. Hospice nursing includes psychological, emotional and spiritual support provided to the patient and the patient’s caregivers. He/She is part of the Hospice Team and acts as primary clinician and coordinator of care for patients. A Hospice Nurse also carries a caseload of Advanced Illness patients for which he/she acts as primary clinician and coordinator of care for patients. He/She coordinates clinical personnel appropriate for the case in addition to providing direct nursing care. He/She assist the physician in preparing the patient family for end of life care.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

The RN Case Manager is currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts with at least two years of experience in medical-surgical oncology or community health nursing.

Responsibilties include but not limited to:

1. Provide skilled comprehensive nursing care to to all age, gender, and cultural groups.
2. Assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
3. Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
4. Able to make meaningful observations and write comprehensive accurate reports.
5. Provide appropriate support at the time of death and period of bereavement.
6. Assumes responsibilities for weekend and holiday duty as scheduled and consistent with CNHC’s policies and procedures.
7. Documents observations and interventions, including teaching, in patient records.
8. Communicates appropriate information and/or problems to the Hospice Coordinator and/or other Hospice team members.
9. Participates in Hospice IDT meetings; biweekly Wednesday 2:30pm.
10. Supervise and document the HHA plan of care every 2 weeks.
11. Informs the Manager of Hospice or designee of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
12. Participates in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care.
13. Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the agency, and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies.
14. Accepts other assignments as appropriate.
15. Adheres to personnel policies.
16. Supports the philosophy of the agency.

Full-Time

Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved school for professional nursing, Massachusetts license with at least one year of recent experience in direct patient care nursing.
• HealthWyse experience a plus.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

1. Give skilled comprehensive nursing care to all age, gender, and cultural groups.
2. Assess client status upon initial home visit to identify needs in order to develop comprehensive case management plan.
3. Develop an individualized plan of treatment to address identified needs and measurable outcomes.
4. Implement measures as defined in plan of care.
5. Coordinate services through organizing, securing, integrating and modifying the resources necessary to accomplish goals set forth in the case management plan.
6. Facilitate transition of patient across the continuum to achieve positive patient outcome. Refer to the most appropriate and cost effective setting, thereby obtaining optimum value for both client and reimbursement source.
7. Document in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain a clinical record for each morbidity patient.
8. Communicate any changes in patient condition and needs to physician and other personnel.
9. Using basic teaching principles, counsel and instruct the patient, family and/or significant other in meeting nursing and related needs.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Summary: A Private Home Care Aide is recognized as a mature, responsible individual who has the experience to provide personal care.

Requirements:

1. Current MA C.N.A. License, preferred
2. Valid driver’s license and dependable, insured vehicle.
3. Integrity and maturity to handle confidential aspects of the work.
4. Is flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable and able to cope with emergencies.
5. Is physically and emotionally capable of performing the job with good interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Accountable to primary nurse and Private Care Manager.
7. Communicates with the agency about problems in the home and concerns of client abuse or neglect.
8. Completes required documentation accurately on a timely basis.
9. Maintains a personal code of ethics and respects the confidentiality of the client and family.
10. Observes, reports and records to the Private Care Manager:
    1. Changes in client’s physical or mental condition;
    2. Any changes in family or living situation that may affect the client;
    3. Any emergency situations;
    4. Promotes a safe environment;
    5. Assists client with personal care;
    6. Assists with ambulation, transfers and use of wheelchair;
    7. Practices essential principles of universal precautions and infection control.