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	HEALTH & SCIENCE CENTER, INC Contact: Lois E. Smith, Assistant Director PO Box 213 Lima , PA 19037 Phone: 610-891-0714 Email: lois@healthandsciencecenter.com Executive Director of Hospice Wellesley , MA Need someone with a minimum of 3 or 4 years experience in running a Hospice program. No nursing degree needed. Our client now has 120 patients. Salary is based on experience. Date of posting: March 5, 2010 MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPICE Contact: Rachel Deandrea Recruiter Phone: 978-552-4115, Fax: 978-552-4393 Web: www.merrimackvalleyhospice.org Hospice Physician Marketer, RN or LPN Home Health Foundation is seeking RN's or LPN's familiar with hospice and homecare to market our hospice services to local area physicians in the Merrimack Valley and surrounding territories. The right candidate will be comfortable developing relationships with existing clients as well as cold calling into new territories to educate physicians and healthcare leaders about our programs and services. This position will act as liaison between the external referral sources and internal clinical teams to assure high quality care and customer satisfaction. In this highly visible role, candidates will also have the opportunity to market our services through open houses, luncheons and various other hospitality events. The liaison will also interact on site with area hospitals to coordinate referrals from case managers and interact with long term care staff and family members to assure patients understand their hospice benefit and services available through VNA and private duty agency. Liaisons will also work to coordinate discharge plans with physician offices, facilities, and agency staff. Coordinates educational opportunities in the community, joint educational programs with key referral source including hospitals, ALFs and SNFs. A polished and professional appearance, a sales and marketing background and/or teaching experience, strong, organizational sills and detailed follow up are essential to the position. Former liaison/Community Relations experience is desired, but we will train the right candidate. Job Requirements: Minimum of two years experience in marketing or community outreach in the field of health care and 2+ years of Hospice experience preferred. Ability to teach, public speak and/or communicate effectively with individuals and/or groups. RN or LPN with high degree of skill in human relations, teaching, and communications. Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage. Computer knowledge and experience. Date of posting: February 25, 2010 COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE Contact: Laurie A. Soares, Program Director 183 Central Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771 Phone: 508-399-5900 Fax: 508-399-5908 E-mail lsoares@cchnet.net Hospice Social Worker –MSW with an LCSW or LICSW CCH is looking to partner with an experienced, licensed, medical social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and emotional support to patients, family members and other caregivers who are facing end of life issues. Social workers who have 1-2 years hospice experience and have a passion for working with families as they face life changing events related to a terminal diagnosis are encouraged to apply. Territory is Southeastern Massachusetts. Per Diem RN's and Part Time RN Case Manager Per Diem RN to conduct hospice patient visits in private homes, long term care facilities, assisted living facilities or any place that an individual may call home. RN Case Manager coordinates the overall plan of care for each patient in conjunction with the attending physician and the IDT. Participates in on-call by rotating through on call coverage and performing off hour/ on call visits if necessary. Territory is Southeastern Massachusetts. Date of posting: February 25, 2010 CIRCLE OF CARING AT HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Contact: Gina Costella 2042 Beacon Street Newton , MA 02468 Fax: 617-928-1450 Full Time On -Call RN Seeking On -Call Nurse Liaison for free standing non-profit hospice. Candidate should have significant hospice experience and be a mature, independent, self starter who is comfortable multi tasking. Position includes working 2 weeknights and every other weekend. Generous benefit package. Date of posting: February 25, 2010 VNA OF SOUTHEASTERN MA Contact: Jane Fontaine Director of Human Resources E-mail: jfontaine@vnasm.org or fax: 508-646-4026 Hospice Registered Nurses Full and part time. Opportunities in Fall River and Raynham coverage areas. Hospice Chaplain 32 hours. Raynham office. Master's degree in relevant discipline with appropriate certification and relevant experience required. Hospice Volunteer Coordinator 40 hours, Fall River. Bachelor's degree preferred. Strong administrative, facilitation and presentation skills required. Date of posting: February 25, 2010 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE FEDERATION OF MASSACHUSETTS For consideration, applicants are requested to submit their resume, cover letter, and salary history/expectations electronically to HR4HospFed@comcast.net. No phone calls please. The Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts (H&PCFM) based in Norwood, MA, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance and promote excellence in end-of-life care. Please visit our website at www.hospicefed.org for more information about our organization. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In this position, you will provide leadership and advance H&PCFM's mission. In partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for operations, financial management, resource planning, program and policy development and implementation, and administration including management of four staff members. This is a highly-visible position that serves as a resource to our members and represents the organization to the public and professional communities. The Executive Director serves as an advocate for end-of-life care at the state and federal level requiring strong knowledge of related regulations, legislation, and public policy. As such, it requires exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively. A well-rounded individual who can build relationships, work through and facilitate situations requiring diplomacy and tact, and who has strong analytical and assessment skills is needed. Position requires a Bachelor's degree in related discipline; Master's degree preferred. Five to seven years experience at the management level with a health care related organization or membership association, preferably hospice and palliative care. Strong working knowledge and experience with health care delivery systems, regulations, and compliance. Experience, aptitude and interest in utilizing technology for communication, marketing, measurement and research are necessary. Experience with generating educational revenue and grant development is desirable. Position will require the ability to travel statewide with occasional out-of-state travel. Date of posting: February 17, 2010 MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPICE Contact: Rachel Deandrea or Leann LaPointe Phone: 978-552-4115, Fax: 978-552-4393 Web: www.merrimackvalleyhospice.org Hospice House RN per diem (3rd shift--includes weekends) Hospice RN per diem Hospice Community Liaison RN/LPN (hospital physician marketing) RN Admissions/Assessment per diem 16 hrs Hospice RN Baylor or Top Shelf -- weekends 8-4:30 Sat/Sun Date of posting: February 12, 2010 MEDICAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS Contact: Marty Rush Healthcare Recruitment Consultant 2 Canton St. Suite 300A Stoughton, MA 02072 Phone: 781-341-1246 Fax: 781-341-1248 E-mail: marty@medrecruitment.com Hospice Clinical Manager – Southeastern MA Hospice Clinical Manager – South Shore Hospice Case Manager – North Shore Hospice Case Manager – Worcester North Hospice Social Worker – South Shore Billing Specialist for VNA – North Shore Date of posting: February 12, 2010 ALL CARE HOSPICE Contact: Laurie Proulx, Recruiter Email: lproulx@allcarecareers.org Fax: 781-586-1636 Tel.: 781-244-1150 Hospice Clinical Manager (Lynn Office) This position is Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Managerial experience in Hospice is preferred. Must be proficient in computer charting, QI and knowledge of Hospice Medicare COP's is required. Responsible for directing, coordinating and evaluating the delivery of quality care in the home and community setting. Mass RN license is required; BSN preferred. Previous home care experience and 1-2 years of supervisory experience is required. Must be familiar with Word - Excel and Outlook. Date of posting: February 12, 2010 CIRCLE OF CARING AT HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Contact: Gina Costella 2042 Beacon Street Newton , MA 02468 Fax: 617-928-1450 Per Diem Social Worker Community-based, non-profit hospice seeking a per diem clinical social worker to join a dynamic and thriving work environment. As part of an interdisciplinary team, thorough clinical assessment and treatment skills are required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge of dying are essential. MSW required. Date of posting: February 12, 2010 CARE ALTERNATIVES HOSPICE Contact: Brian Andrillo, PHR, MBA Corporate Recruiter Phone: 908-931-9068, Ext.2483 Fax: 800-485-8321 E-mail: Brian.Andrillo@carealt.com Clinical Director Core job duties: Serves as a member of the clinical management team in order to address problems associated with the delivery of clinical services. Provide leadership and counsel to clinical personnel to enhance staff development and identify the need for staff education. You will guide, mentor and supervise the field staff and support clinical staff. Must have hospice regulatory compliance background, JCAHO, QAPI, quality management and clinical team education experience. Cooperates and leads any surveys and medical record requests made by authorized governmental agencies/entities. Participate and provide leadership in the team for regular IDT meetings and give peer input to enhance and improve the middle management team. Arrange team coverage for on-call and staff time off with the assistance of the recruitment and staffing departments. Provides information for inclusion in written performance evaluations for all staff. Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned. Duties fall within the scope and role as defined by appropriate regulatory agencies and governing bodies Job Requirements Active Massachusetts RN license. Bachelors degree is required, Masters is preferred Minimum of five years of nursing experience. Must have at least two years in a supervisory or management role. Hospice or Home Health experience is preferred. RN Regional Manager Core job duties and responsibilities: · Responsible member of the clinical team, reporting to the State Administrator, for the implementation, delivery, coordination and supervision of hospice services delivered consistent with Care Alternatives policies and procedures. · Supervising members of clinical team (RN's, LPN's, SW's, Chaplains, Aides.) · Provide leadership and counsel to clinical personnel to enhance staff development. · Identify need for staff education and needs. · Arrange team coverage for on-call and staff time off with the assistance of the recruitment and staffing departments. · Participate and provide leadership in the team for regular IDT meetings. Job Requirements · Active RN license in Massachusetts · A minimum of 3 years nursing experience. · Field supervisory or management experience is preferred. · Hospice and/or Home Health experience preferred. · Hospice certification is preferred. Date of posting: February 12, 2010 OLD COLONY HOSPICE Contact: Patricia M. Sweeney, Human Resources Manager, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. Candidates mail also apply on line at www.oldcolonyhospice.org ; by fax to 781-297-7345 or by e-mail to psweeney@oldcolonyhospice.com Patient Care Coordinator Old Colony Hospice seeks an experienced hospice nurse to provide leadership for the team, schedule nursing staff for either home care and or skilled nursing facility caseloads, manage daily care to our patients and their caregivers assuring quality and continuity of services and attend regular interdisciplinary team meetings. This position requires effective communication and planning to ensure consistently high levels of service. Qualifications: 3-5 years prior supervisory experience in a health care setting, hospice highly preferred, experience working with skilled nursing facilities also desired Undergraduate degree from accredited college or university nursing program (or applicable experience) required; must be currently licensed as a registered nurse able to practice in the Commonwealth of MA Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) eligible Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as being organized with attention to detail and able to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment; prior supervision of staff required Knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local hospice regulations, particularly CMS Conditions of Participation Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and apply specialized software as well as be able to mentor/teach nursing staff on computer application Must have current and valid driver's license and reliable transportation Must be able to pass background and drug test prior to employment Date of posting: February 5, 2010 MEDICAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS Contact: Jared Jackson, Medical Recruitment Specialists, Stoughton, MA Phone: 781-341-1246; fax 781-341-1248; e-mail jared@medrecruitment.com RN Hospice Case Manager We are currently recruiting for multiple RN Hospice Case Manager opportunities in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. We work with some very good organizations both for-profit and non-profit. If you are interested in a Hospice Case Manger position please contact us and we will be happy to share some insight into a number of different opportunities that may interest you. We will work closely with you to make the best match possible and we will provide support and insight throughout the entire interview process. Even if we do not have the perfect opportunity at this time if we know what your ideal situation is we will call you when we receive it. Current positions are located in; Quincy , Wareham, Everett, Danvers, Nashua, Leominster, Worcester, Keene, Brockton. Hospice Executive Director Very large Hospice organization covering 5 regions in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Hospice Executive to join their team. This position will be based in Northern NJ and will work very closely with a strong Senior Management team. The ideal candidate will be an RN with strong Hospice operations and Business development experience. This is a supportive organization that will pay very well for an experience Hospice Administrator. RN Hospice Clinical Manager A well established Hospice organization is seeking an experienced RN Hospice Clinical Manger to assist with development and growth of two small office locations in Southern NH . This is a unique opportunity that combines clinical oversight with business development. The hospice has strong systems in place and provides great support. They will pay very well for an ambitious Clinical Manger who enjoys education of the staff as well as developing community relationships. Billing Specialist- Non-profit VNA A small non-profit VNA located in the Cambridge area is seeking an experienced biller. This position carries a very manageable case load and will be responsible for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Healthwyse billing software but any experience with Medicaid and Medicare billing will be sufficient. This position provides great benefits and is a wonderful opportunity to work with a good non-profit organization. Date of posting: February 5, 2010 HOSPICE EDUCATION NETWORK Contact: Pauline Judge, HEN Administrator at pjudge@hospiceonline.com Visit the website at www.hospiceonline.com Presenters The Hospice Education Network (HEN) located in Hyannis, MA, is seeking speakers on hospice-specific subjects to compliment our current catalog of courses. Speakers will be filmed at the Hyannis studio. Please email topic and short description of proposed course to contact above. Date of posting: January 29, 2010 MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPICE Contact: Rachel Deandrea or Leann LaPointe Phone: 978-552-4115, Fax: 978-552-4393 Web: www.merrimackvalleyhospice.org Hospice Clinical Manager A registered nurse, experienced as a Hospice home care case manager or similar experience. He/she is responsible for the clinical nursing services of the Hospice program and works in conjunction with other personnel, such as billing and medical records, to ensure optimal management and consistency for all aspects of patient care. Must be a graduate of accredited school of nursing. Must have a current MA and NH license. Must have at least two years experience as a case manager in community health nursing, preferably in a Hospice setting. Minimum of two years in a supervisory position. Experience with terminally ill patients and issues of palliative care, preferably in a Hospice setting. Date of posting: January 22, 2010 CARITAS HOME CARE Contact: Kristine Skutt Human Resources Administrator 3 Edgewater Drive Norwood, MA 02062 Phone: 781-551-5661 Fax:781- 551-5627 Hospice On Call/Night Nurse We are seeking Registered Nurses who are enthusiastic, compassionate, team players and independent thinkers to join our exceptional Hospice team in Brighton. This individual will work on call from 6:00pm to 8:30am on Sunday, total of 14.5 hours and Monday, Tuesday, Wed and Thursday 5:00pm to 8:30am; total of 15.5 hours per night and get paid at a 32 hour benefited position. Responsibilities: Serve as the backup nurse for Norwood area Coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients and their families Make home visits at patient / family request when any problematic situation necessitates a visit. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to be available during all on call hours and be open to travel within the organization. Must have possession of current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Massachusetts. We offer: Competitive pay rates Flexible, family friendly schedules Benefits: Insurance, Flexible Spending, 403B Plans Education: tuition reimbursement, paid in-services Generous paid time off, holiday pay Mileage reimbursement Rewards and Recognition Program Per Diem Hospice on call / Weekend Nurse We are seeking Registered Nurses who are enthusiastic, compassionate, team players and independent thinkers to join our exceptional Hospice team in Brighton. This individual will work on call from 5:00pm Friday night until Sunday 6:00pm. Responsibilities: Coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients and their families Make home visits at patient / family request when any problematic situation necessitates a visit The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to be available during all on call hours and be open to travel within the organization. Must have possession of current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Massachusetts. Per Diem Hospice on call / Weekend Nurse We are seeking Registered Nurses who are enthusiastic, compassionate, team players and independent thinkers to join our exceptional Hospice team in Norwood, MA. This individual will work on call from 5:00pm Friday night until Sunday 6:00pm for 1-2 weekends per month. Responsibilities: Coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients and their families Make home visits at patient / family request when any problematic situation necessitates a visit. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to be available during all on call hours and be open to travel within the organization. Must have possession of current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Massachusetts. We offer: Competitive pay rates – hourly pay for 49 hours for carrying beeper and additional hourly per visit rate when called to visit a patient Flexible, family friendly schedules Mileage reimbursement Hospice RN Days We are seeking Registered Nurses who are enthusiastic, compassionate, team players and independent thinkers to join our exceptional Hospice team in Brighton. This individual will work 24 – 32 hours Monday through Friday during the day; three 8 hour days OR four 8 hour days. Responsibilities: Identify patient / family needs and provide care in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care. Assume primary responsibility for patients and their families, including assessment, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care in all settings. Provide appropriate support at time of death and participate in the initial bereavement plan of care. The ideal candidate will be able demonstrate skill in the nursing practice, be able to think on their feet and have the ability to cope with family emotional stress. Must have possession of current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Massachusetts. At least 2 years of acute care experience is preferred. Hospice RN Days We are seeking Registered Nurses who are enthusiastic, compassionate, team players and independent thinkers to join our exceptional Hospice team in Norwood. These individuals will work 24 – 32 hours Monday through Friday during the day. Responsibilities: Identify patient / family needs and provide care in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care. Assume primary responsibility for patients and their families, including assessment, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care in all settings. Provide appropriate support at time of death and participate in the initial bereavement plan of care. The ideal candidate will be able demonstrate skill in the nursing practice, be able to think on their feet and have the ability to cope with family emotional stress. Must have possession of current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Massachusetts. At least 2 years of acute care experience is preferred. We offer: Competitive pay rates Flexible, family friendly schedules Benefits: Insurance, Flexible Spending, 403B Plans Education: tuition reimbursement, paid in-services Generous paid time off, holiday pay Mileage reimbursement Rewards and Recognition Program Date of posting: January 22, 2010 NOTRE DAME HOSPICE Contact: Karyn Rizzo at: 508-852-5505 or email krizzo@notredamehospice.org Full Time RN Hospice Care Manager Notre Dame Hospice, a small faith based hospice located in Worcester Mass is looking for a full time nurse for Worcester. Great flexibility, predominantly facility based patients. Very stable, high quality team. Date of posting: January 15, 2010 NOTRE DAME HOSPICE Contact: Karyn Rizzo at: 508-852-5505 or email krizzo@notredamehospice.org Part time Hospice Social Worker Notre Dame Hospice, a small faith based hospice located in Worcester Mass is looking for a part time social worker. Great flexibility, very stable, high quality team. Date of posting: January 15, 2010 CARE ALTERNATIVES HOSPICE Contact: Theodora Carter, PHR, Director of Human Resources, Phone: 908-931-9068, Ext.2654 Fax: 800-485-8321 Email: careers@carealt.com Hospice RN Consultant (ADR) We are currently recruiting for a Hospice RN Consultant to join our team in Marlborough to work on a project to meet regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the oversight of preparing responses to additional documentation requests (ADRs) that are generated by Medicare. The candidate will handle all appeals to ADR denials, review charts, monitor and track all requests for additional info. Job Requirements Experience with ADRs is required 5 years nursing experience 3 years hospice experience with three years of experience in developing and evaluating quality improvement programs Experience with Medicare/ State Licensure Surveys and/or CHAP/JACHO Surveys. Date of posting: January 15, 2010 VISTACARE Contact: Kelley Gonzalez Phone: 866-637-9227 Ext. 3 email:at kegonzalez@odyshealth.com Responsible for the overall direction of clinical services. Establish, implement and evaluate goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote VistaCare standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. Hire, train, orient, supervise and evaluate qualified Hospice interdisciplinary team personnel. Provide daily direction to the team, including all scheduling, care planning, documentation, productivity and all other patient care operations. Manage all patient care expenditures including but not limited to labor, pharmacy, DME, medical supplies and patient care mileage. Assure regulatory compliance including achieving and maintaining Hospice Medicare certification. Respond to customer complaints regarding patient care and assure all complaints are handled in accordance with Company policies and procedures and/or legal compliance requirements. Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the Company's budget. Travel as necessary. Date of posting: January 8, 2010 HOSPICE OF BOSTON INC. Contact: Christina Barefoot RN, Clinical Director E-mail: cbarefoot2@verizon.net Please Call and Fax resume: 508 583 1193 Community Liaison/Marketer: FT/PT We seek someone who will identify new referral sources while developing and implementing a strategic marketing plan for our growing organization. Candidate must have proven experience in community outreach, coordinating hospice services and educating referral sources. RN or LPN preferred. Hospice RN's: Growing well established Hospice is currently seeking professional and compassionate nurses to work as part of our interdisciplinary team. We have openings for full time part time and Per Diem (with on -call) position. Positions require Current valid MA RN License and MA drivers license, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide effective support to patients and families. Medical/Surgical , Oncology, Hospice or Home Care experience preferred. Pediatric Hospice/Palliative Care RN: Experienced Hospice/Pediatric Palliative Care RN. Part time. Current valid MA RN License and MA drivers license. Work as part of our interdisciplinary team. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide effective support to patients and families. Date of posting: January 8, 2010 CARE ALTERNATIVES HOSPICE Contact: Brian Andrillo, PHR, MBA Corporate Recruiter Phone: 908-931-9068, Ext.2483 Fax: 800-485-8321 E-mail: Brian.Andrillo@carealt.com Certified Nursing Assistants /Certified Home Heath Aides-MUST BE DUAL LICENSED Care of hospice patients in long term care and home settings. We have FT positions available in the following service areas: · Marlborough · Lexington/Waltham · Lowell · Wilmington Job Requirements Current and valid MA CNA and CHHA License. Hospice/Long term care or Home care experience. Strong communication skills. MUST HAVE Reliable transportation Date of posting: January 8, 2010 PARTNERS HOME CARE Contact: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online at: http://www.partnershomecare.org/careers.htm VP of Sales The Vice President of Sales is responsible for developing a targeted sales strategy that will increase patient volume and revenue in all four business lines, home care, hospice, private care and Lifeline. Will directly supervise a group of sales account representatives, who will execute the sales strategy. In addition is accountable for overseeing a robust Referral Relations Department and the direct supervision of the Director of Referral Relations. Reporting to the President/CEO of Partners Home Care and serving as a member of the Executive Team will work closely with the Vice President of Patient Services, the PCC Vice President of Marketing and Communications, PPC Vice President of Private Care and the Director of Public Affairs to achieve sales mission. *Job Responsibilities* Manages and directs a sales team including but not limited to hiring, training, mentoring, counseling and terminating, as appropriate. Holds team accountable for increasing patient volume, with appropriate cases that drive increasing revenue. Oversees the Referral Relations Department via the direct supervision of the Director of Referral Relations. Holds Director accountable for hiring and managing staff, developing and managing the budget to meet all budget guidelines and ensures optimum customer service. Develops and implements a comprehensive Sales Department budget that includes revenue projections. Aggressively monitors budget to ensure all targets are met, makes modifications as appropriate. Analyzes service territories, develops specific targeted sales approach in each territory, and assigns account representative. Develops analytics to monitor sales success and to determine where intervention is required. Strategically identifies future markets, alliances and other opportunities to increase revenue. Independently develops and executes revenue and market based business plans and strategies that produce an acceptable return. Meets regularly with the VP of Patient Services to discuss clinical capacity in each sales territory. Projects sales initiatives to tie to adequate clinical capacity. Meets regularly with the PCC VP of Marketing and Communication to understand current marketing analysis in order to insure sales and marketing initiatives are correctly aligned. Seeks out new growth opportunities and provides input into the marketing plan to support the initiatives. Meets regularly with the PPC VP of Private Care to discuss caregiver capacity in each sales territory. Develops and monitors various outreach activities that will generate new clients. Projects sales initiatives to tie to caregiver capacity within each regional office. Develop a full understanding of all of the products and services that are offered and educate account representatives so they may promote them in all sales calls. Develops and implements a schedule to meet with senior management of key accounts to review service levels, new initiatives and other related matters. *Minimum Requirements* Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. 5 years of direct sales experience and 3 or more years managing a sales team Sales experience in healthcare required, work in a not-for-profit environment preferred. Home Care and/or Hospice experience highly desirable. *Qualifications* Proven success in sales and sales management. Strong leadership, conflict resolution and communication skills required. Customer service oriented and skilled in customer and employee conflict resolution techniques. Excellent written and communication skills. Able to strategically plan and organize and present them clearly, verbally and in writing. Demonstrated skill with group and individual presentations. Able to communicate effectively with people of varied cultural backgrounds and lifestyle choices. Ability to respond proactively and productively to complaints Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and has ability to learn other programs as required. Flexible, able to respond to rapidly changing situations Demonstrated ability to discuss health related issues comfortably and articulately Date of posting: January 8, 2010 MEDICAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS Contact: Marty Rush Healthcare Recruitment Consultant 2 Canton St. Suite 300A Stoughton, MA 02072 Phone: 781-341-1246 Fax: 781-341-1248 E-mail: marty@medrecruitment.com Regional Director of Hospice Services Metro Worcester. A local growing Hospice Organization is looking for a strong RN to handle clinical management (in-services, teaching, managing) as well as some business development with prospective facilities in the area. This person would report to Director of Clinical Ops and Owner. Clinical Director (North Shore region) *Excellent position for an experienced Senior Hospice RN Manager. Very well established group offering excellent comp package and support.* Temporary Clinical Manager (South Shore Region) *Excellent Hospice company seeking experienced Hospice Manager for a very nice interim management role.* Clinical Manager (North Shore Region) *Terrific company seeking experienced Hospice RN to oversee 5 case managers. This is a very nice opportunity offering competitive pay and benefits* Clinical Manager(North Shore Region) *Excellent, well established Hospice Company seeks experienced Hospice RN to manage case managers. Top pay and company support provided* RN Case Manager (North of Boston, Winchester area) (Part or Full Time) *Smaller Hospice group seeking RN for a very manageable Case Manager role. This position can be part time or full time* Date of posting: January 8, 2010 MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPICE Contact: Ellen Burke, Rachel Deandrea or Leann LaPointe Phone: 978-552-4115, Fax: 978-552-4393 Web: www.merrimackvalleyhospice.org Hospice CNA's/LNA's - 30-40 hours Merrimack Valley Hospice is looking for experienced, compassionate, dependable CNA's to provide care for our Hospice clients throughout the Merrimack Valley. All candidates must have a current CNA/LNA license, valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Hospice experience a plus. Position includes benefits package with generous paid time off. Hospice House Positions: Merrimack Valley Hospice has completed the building of our Hospice House in Haverhill MA designed to meet the needs of terminally ill patients who can no longer remain at home but wish to remain in a home-like setting while receiving comprehensive end of life care. We are now accepting resumes for the following job opportunities: Cook 25 hours (2 p.m.-7 p.m.) Nutrition Aide Per diem RN- Per diem Date of posting: January 8, 2010 DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Contact: HRtistry@comcast.net Director of Business Development A growing hospice covering the Cape and Greater Boston is seeking a Director of Business Development to work from our Waltham office to provide strategic direction and leadership to enhance organizational growth and manage our growing business relationships. Oversee strategy and design of marketing initiatives; lead growing team of Account Executives; create and perform educational presentations to public; identify new business opportunities; develop metrics and analytics; support management team in crafting long-term strategies. Job requirements: 5+ years of sales and marketing in healthcare industry a must Experience with hospice strongly preferred; experience with long-term care preferred Ability to travel throughout territory 50% of time; reliable, insured transportation Hospice Marketing Account Executive (HMAE) The HMAE will coordinate the marketing efforts and activities within their designated territory. HMAE develops contractual relationships, manages ongoing relationships with external partners and builds partnerships with other care providers. Responsible for overall growth in territory, securing new business,establishing and directing marketing plan within territory, communicate relevant issues to clinicians, acts as liaison between hospice and facility staff and other external publics. Minimum 2 years experience as HMAE Associates degree Valid driver's license; reliable transportation Both positions offer competitive salary base plus incentives. Benefits package includes paid time off, health, vision, dental and prescription coverage. Date of posting: December 31, 2009 CHARLESBANK HOSPICE CARE Contact: Heather Nelson, 617-232-0445; fax 617-232-3743; e-mail henelson@epochsl.com RN Case Manager Metro Boston area; Full-time Job requirements: Current and valid MA RN license Minimum 3 years nursing experience Minimum 1 year hospice experience Reliable transportation Date of posting: December 23, 2009 MEDICAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS Contact: Jared Jackson, Medical Recruitment Specialists, Stoughton, MA Phone: 781-341-1246; fax 781-341-1248; e-mail jared@medrecruitment.com Hospice Clinical Manager Well-established organization in the North Shore. Position will oversee interdisciplinary team that covers assisted living and LTC hospice patients. Will supervise 6 full time RN Hospice Case Managers. Hospice RN with management experience preferred; will consider an RN with strong supervisory experience in LTC. Director of Hospice Non-profit organization in Northeastern Mass. This position will oversee 5 Hospice Team leaders and focus on developing and educating the hospice staff. It reports to the VP of Clinical Services. RN with strong management, leadership and operations experience. RN Hospice Case Manager Small, growing non-profit seeking an experienced RN Hospice CAse Manager to oversee patients in the Watertown-Woburn area. Date of posting: December 23, 2009 HOSPICE OF THE NORTH SHORE Contact: Jackie Forde Human Resources Generalist 75 Sylvan Street , Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 Phone: 978-223-9722 Patient Care Manager – Full Time, located in Danvers Reporting to the Vice President of Clinical Services, the Patient Care Manager oversees an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, chaplains and hospice aides who provide end of life care in Long Term Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities and Private Homes. Responsibilities include, staffing, orientating new employees, clinical competency assessment, performance management and oversight of contracted services. Qualifications: Requirements include a MA licensed RN with a BSN and a minimum of five years of clinical experience and three years of supervisory experience. Must have excellent communication skills, management, presentation and teaching skills with groups and individuals . Director of Provider Relations The Director of Provider Relations contributes to the success of Hospice of the North Shore (HNS) by enabling the Provider Relations Team to drive market share, foster integration with our referral sources and increase census. This field focused position reports to the VP, Provider Relations, Marketing and Business Development. The Director of Provider Relations functions as a “player coach,” providing direction and coaching for the Provider Relations (sales) staff while also handling assigned referral source accounts, facilitating communication between HNS and its business partners to help HNS achieve its growth and business objectives. Qualifications : Bachelors' degree required, preferably in a health-related field. Minimum five years progressively responsible experience leading and managing sales teams in the health care category. Proven ability to navigate and foster all levels of complex strategic partnerships. Demonstrated ability to mentor successful, consultative sales teams by leveraging customer insights and best practices. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with individuals and groups. Relentless customer service focus. Ability to translate market goals into actionable selling tactics. Demonstrated expertise in educational program development and presentation. Clinical experience preferred. RN – 24hrs Evenings for the Kaplan Family Hospice House The Hospice House RN is responsible for identifying the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient and their family at end of life. Due to the acuity of the patients, RN is responsible for the ongoing assessment and management of pain and/ or symptoms that accompany a variety of disease states. Patient's who present to the KFHH have symptoms that require the ongoing titration and assessment of medications to optimize the patient's comfort and support the family in the process of adjusting to what is often the final stage of their disease process. The RN is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team that provides support to not only the patient, but also to the family. Keeps families aware of the changes in their loved ones conditions, and provides the education and support that accompany these changes so they can adjust to the multitude of losses and changes that accompany the end of life process . Qualifications : Current MA RN license in good standing. Minimum of three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, preferably one of those years in an acute setting. Hospice nursing experience is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team . Date of posting: December 18, 2009 MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPICE HOUSE Contact: Ellen Burke 360 Merrimack St. Building #9 Phone: 978-552-4192, Fax: 978-552-4393 Web: www.merrimackvalleyhospice.org CNA's (Per diem hours available) Need at least 1-2 years of experience Date of posting: December 18, 2009 PARTNERS HOSPICE Contact: Kathy Waterman Phone: 781-290-4244 or you may apply online at: www.partnershomecare.org Hospice Director Responsibilities include: • Evaluating staffing needs to meet patient volume and recruiting, evaluating, and retaining high quality and competent staff. • Develop productivity standards based on industry standards and best practices. Monitor that productivity to be sure that it is maintained and intervene and develop pro-active strategies if that productivity does not meet standards. • Participate in National Benchmarking surveys such as Press Ganey and evaluate results in order to make improvements to maintain a high ranking. • Participate in the development of the fiscal year budget with Sr. Management. Manage the budget by setting goals and strategies to achieve positive financial outcomes. Pro-actively monitor patient volume and clinical productivity, make adjustments, as appropriate, to ensure budget goals are met. • Provide strong leadership to the management team, which includes but is not limited to providing opportunities for professional growth and encouraging collaboration. • Manage a strong sales team. Design territories and monitor the development of new businesses or alliances. Ensure patient volume is increased due to their efforts. • Resolve patient/family complaints that can't be resolved at the manager level, providing solutions that leave a positive impression of Partners Hospice and the Partners organization. • Initiate and/or participate in marketing calls. Monitor the local hospice industry to determine where sales and marketing calls will have the most impact to increase patient volume. • Ensure that volunteer staff is well-trained and meets hospice regulatory requirements. • Meet with donors, as appropriate. Qualified applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Nursing, Management, or a related field. A Masters degree is a preferred. If the applicant is a Registered Nurse, current MA state licensure is required. Seven to ten years of previous experience in hospice and/or home health care is required. Date of posting: December 18, 2009 SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL HOME CARE DIVISION Contact: Anne Marie Lavoie 100 Bay Street Drive, Braintree, MA E-mail: Anne_Marie_Lavoie@SSHosp.org Nurse Manager The Hospice Nurse Manager will be responsible for daily operations of the Hospice Department including but not limited to: staffing & staff development, reviews care plans, - handles challenging calls from patients, doctors or outside parties and provides day to day support to the Hospice Team. The Nurse Manager will also assist the director of Hospice in the development of growth plans within South Shore Hospital's Homecare Division. The ideal candidate will have: The equivalent to a BSN from a university accredited by the NLN A minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience (including Hospice) with 2+ years of supervisory experience required Current registration to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts & CPR Certified Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and confrontation/resolution skills along with the ability to motivate & direct others required Must be self-directed and be able to work independently Date of posting: December 10, 2009 CARE ALTERNATIVES HOSPICE Contact: Brian Andrillo, PHR, MBA Corporate Recruiter Phone: 908-931-9068, Ext.2483 Fax: 800-485-8321 E-mail: Brian.Andrillo@carealt.com Certified Nursing Assistants /Certified Home Heath Aides-MUST BE DUAL LICENSED Care of hospice patients in long term care and home settings. These positions cover our service areas in Milton and Weymouth. Job Requirements Current and valid MA CNA and CHHA License. Hospice/Long term care or Home care experience. Strong communication skills. MUST HAVE Reliable transportation. Date of posting: December 10, 2009 VISITING NURSE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH Contact: Lisa Leccacorvi 37 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474 Phone: 781-643-6090 Fax: 781-643-7395 Email: hr@thevisitingnurses.com Hospice RN's We are currently seeking professional and compassionate nurses to work as part of the multidisciplinary hospice team to provide assessment, planning and care to the patient and their family members in the home. We have openings for part time and per diem (weekday, evenings, weekends) as well as on-call positions. Current RN licensure in Massachusetts and a minimum one to two years experience in med/surg, oncology, home health or hospice required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide effective support to the patient and family. On-Call Nurse Responsible for answering and responding to calls from patients and families assuming responsibility for the physical, educational and psychological needs of the patient/family following established procedures if needed during evenings, nights, weekends. Current RN licensure in Massachusetts and a minimum one to two years experience in med/surg, oncology, home health or hospice required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide effective support to the patient and family. Hospice Aides We are looking for reliable, certified home health aides to provide compassionate personal care to patients in the home including assistance with transfers, ambulation, exercise programs and related household tasks under the supervision of a licensed RN. Must have a Home Health Certificate from an accredited program and successfully complete a Home Health Aide Competency Evaluation. Hospice/long term care experience necessary. The ability to read, write, speak English and assist patients with activities of daily living are required. Must have access to a reliable car and be willing to travel within our service area. Date of posting: December 4, 2009 MEDICAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS Contact: Marty Rush Healthcare Recruitment Consultant 2 Canton St. Suite 300A Stoughton, MA 02072 Phone: 781-341-1246 Fax: 781-341-1248 E-mail: marty@medrecruitment.com RN in Home Care Ideal candidate would be an RN with 3-5 yrs experience, Master's degree preferred. Experience in Program Development and Implementation preferred. Date of posting: December 4, 2009 DR. MATTHEW S. SHWARTZ HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE Contact: Marilyn L. Bodnar, RN, EdM, CHPN 285 Commandants Way Chelsea MA 02150 Phone 617-884-8306 Fax: 617-889-8745 Experienced Hospice RN/Case Manager, Full- or Part-time Dr. Matthew S. Shwartz Hospice & Palliative Care is a non-profit agency rooted in the Jewish tradition, that cares for individuals of all cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds in Chelsea and surrounding Massachusetts communities. We are affiliated with the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, the Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living, the Florence and Chafetz Home for Specialized Care, and the new Leonard Florence Center for Living, our urban-model Green House skilled nursing facility. Date of posting: December 4, 2009 ASERACARE HOSPICE Contact: Pam Barron Phone: 800-517-3075 Fax: 727-372-4655 Patient Care Co, FT, RN Case Mgr FT, PT, and PRN Date of posting: December 4, 2009 VISITING NURSE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH Contact: Lisa Leccacorvi 37 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474 Phone: 781-643-6090 Fax: 781-643-7395 Email: hr@thevisitingnurses.com We're excited to announce our new Hospice program! Visiting Nurse and Community Health (VNCH) has been providing quality home care for over 110 years and is now providing hospice services. Hospice RN's We are currently seeking professional and compassionate nurses to work as part of the multidisciplinary hospice team to provide assessment, planning and care to the patient and their family members in the home. We have openings for part time and per diem (weekday, evenings, weekends) as well as on-call positions. Current RN licensure in Massachusetts and a minimum one to two years experience in med/surg, oncology, home health or hospice required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide effective support to the patient and family. On-Call Nurse Responsible for answering and responding to calls from patients and families assuming responsibility for the physical, educational and psychological needs of the patient/family following established procedures if needed during evenings, nights, weekends. Current RN licensure in Massachusetts and a minimum one to two years experience in med/surg, oncology, home health or hospice required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide effective support to the patient and family. Hospice Aides We are looking for reliable, certified home health aides to provide compassionate personal care to patients in the home including assistance with transfers, ambulation, exercise programs and related household tasks under the supervision of a licensed RN. Must have a Home Health Certificate from an accredited program and successfully complete a Home Health Aide Competency Evaluation. Hospice/long term care experience necessary. The ability to read, write, speak English and assist patients with activities of daily living are required. Must have access to a reliable car and be willing to travel within our service area. Date of posting: November 20, 2009 EVERCARE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE Contact: Nanci Phillips 950 Winter Street Suite 4830 Waltham, MA 02451 Phone: 781-472-8521 Fax: 781-471-8747 E-mail: Nanci_Phillips@uhc.com Clinical Services Manager Major Responsibilities: Manages all patient care services of designated team, including volunteer and bereavement, to ensure that services are integrated components of the inter-disciplinary plan of care. Reviews prospective patient admissions and all new admissions Coordinates palliative care measures for pain and symptom management with both the team physician and the attending physician. With the Medical Director and/or CSD assures complete and accurate data and documentation are available to make recertification decisions on a timely basis. With the Medical Director and/or CSD reviews all prospective discharges to assure effective and appropriate discharge planning. Reviews the type and level of team services provided to assure that services are appropriate and responsive to patient/family needs. Manages the team schedule to assure coordination of services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and that the workload is distributed equitably. Interviews, selects, trains, supervises, coaches and disciplines staff. Analyzes customer service issues to identify causes/works with team to improve performance. Participates in admin. On-call duties as determined by the Clinical Services Dir. Qualifications: Unrestricted RN license in the state of Massachusetts 2 + years of strong supervisory experience in a health care organization Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage Excellent verbal and written communications skills Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to set priorities Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care, with knowledge of palliative care and process of death, dying and bereavement. Understanding interpersonal dynamics operative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary health care team; mediation/negotiation skills a plus Bachelor's degree in nursing preferable; advanced practice degree a plus PT, Per Diem, FT Hospice Aides (Hospice Aide) Compassionate individualized care for hospice patients in the home, Assisted Living, Senior Housing, Group Home and long term care settings. Requirements: Current and valid CNA License and HHA certification Hospice/Long term care experience Strong interpersonal and communication skills Reliable transportation. Ability to travel within a 30mile radius to visit patients in homes, ALF and SNF Bilingual / Multilingual candidate (Spanish, Russian or Chinese) a plus. FT RN Case Managers and Per Diem Nurses Skilled Case coordination positions that include assessment, care planning, monitoring and documentation expertise to meet Medicare CoP's. Autonomy, flexibility, excellent care coordination as well as superb communication skills, negotiation and knowledge of electronic medical records documentation required. Excellent Team work essential. Date of posting: November 20, 2009 MEDICAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS Contact: Marty Rush Healthcare Recruitment Consultant 2 Canton St. Suite 300A Stoughton, MA 02072 Phone: 781-341-1246 Fax: 781-341-1248 E-mail: marty@medrecruitment.com Director of Specialty Services RN with 3-5 yrs experience, Master's degree preferred. Experience in Program Development and Implementation preferred. Date of posting: November 20, 2009 MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPICE Contact: Rachel Deandrea or Leann LaPointe Phone: 978-552-4115, Fax: 978-552-4393 Web: www.merrimackvalleyhospice.org Hospice House RN Team Leader Part time 12 hrs/wk 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hospice House RN Team Leader Full time 36 hrs/wk 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Merrimack Valley Hospice has completed the building of our Hospice House in Haverhill MA designed to meet the needs of terminally ill patients who can no longer remain at home but wish to remain in a home-like setting while receiving comprehensive end of life care. We are now accepting resumes for RN Team Leader with at least 1-2 years experience. Date of posting: November 20, 2009 MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPICE Contact: Rachel Deandrea or Leann LaPointe Phone: 978-552-4115, Fax: 978-552-4393 Web: www.merrimackvalleyhospice.org Hospice House RN 11 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. For recently opened Hospice House in Haverhill MA to meet the needs of terminally ill patients who can no longer remain at home but wish to remain in a home-like setting while receiving comprehensive end of life care. Per Diem RN's Hospice RN's to provide professional and comprehensive palliative nursing services to individuals and families in the community. Bridge Program Coordinator Full time RN who coordinates the Bridge Program including all aspects of identifying and moving hospice appropriate VNA patients to MVH. Responsibilities include collaborating with VNA managers on a regular basis to review cases for hospice appropriateness and to identify strategies for admitting to MVH and working with VNA nurses to admit hospice appropriate patients to MVH. At least two years experience as an RN and experience with program development and implementation. Date of posting: November 6, 2009 DR. MATTHEW S. SHWARTZ HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE Contact: Adam Berman 285 Commandants Way Chelsea MA 02150 Phone 617-884-8306 Fax: 617-889-8745 Volunteer Coordinator/Social Worker Seeking an experienced Social Worker to coordinate an existing Volunteer Program, in addition to managing a small social work caseload. Shwartz Hospice is a growing non-profit agency, rooted in the Jewish tradition, that cares for individuals of all cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds in Chelsea and surrounding communities. Responsibilities include: (1) recruiting, training, and supervising hospice volunteers, working with hospice nurse case managers to determine appropriate volunteer-patient pairings. (2) assessing psychosocial needs of hospice clients and their families, collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team in developing the plan of care, and implementing interventions, including counseling and case work services, that support patient and family goals. (3) assessing psychosocial needs of community clients as an occasional consultant to our affiliated home health agency, collaborating in developing the plan of care, and implementing interventions which might include short-term counseling and case work services. Requirements include: Prior experience with a hospice volunteer program and licensed as a clinical social worker in Massachusetts; MSW preferred. Date of posting: November 6, 2009
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