Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

The state operated Veterans? Homes are independent state agencies that organizationally report to the Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans? Services (EOVS). The Veterans? Homes are owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and address the needs of a wide variety of veterans, including long term care and domiciliary services meeting the veteran residents? care and psychosocial needs. The care and services provided by the Veterans? Homes are supported by a staff of approximately 450; representing physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, aides, social workers, recreation therapist, physical and occupational therapy, speech language pathology, educators, building trades, dietary, housekeeping, managers, support staff, consultants and contractors. The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Responsible for the overall management of designated Veteran Care Center with performance measured in three major areas: Veteran care management, Veteran environment management and personnel management. Assumes responsibility for maintaining the standards of nursing care and practice, policies and procedures with authority and responsibility on a 24-hour basis. Delivers general age-specific nursing care for adult and geriatric Veterans, predominantly male; with varying degrees of chronic physical disabilities and diseases; as well as psychiatric diagnoses, depression, and various dementia related disorders, to include Alzheimer\'s disease; with accompanying behavioral issues. Provides guidance and supervision of assigned staff of the Veteran Care Center. DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Veteran Care Management ? Assesses, plans, and evaluates nursing care and Veteran progress towards goals, directing staff as needed. ? Responsibility for ensuring that the Veteran\'s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, MOS/RAPS inclusive is appropriate and timely. ? Participates in interdisciplinary team process to integrate nursing into a coordinated plan of care with all other support services. b. Assures that Veteran care goals are mutually established with Veterans, families & staff. ? Maintains own competence and acts as clinical resource and expert role model to staff. ? Holds staff accountable for own clinical practice, including use of nursing process and appropriate documentation to meet all regulatory body standards. ? Assures staff knowledge and integration of age? specific nursing of the Veteran population as a critical element in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. ? Develops systems for the evaluation of Veteran care delivered in relation to the Veteran care required, such as on-going medical record review, report findings, actions, and follow-up through the Nursing Department Performance Improvement process. ? Utilizes appropriate resources within facility to identify and provide education, technical or information services needed to staff or Veterans. ? Interacts with appropriate management personnel regarding Veteran care and related issues. ? Member of appropriate clinical committees to support Veteran care. Veteran Environment Management ? Develops a care center\'s philosophy/goals which reflect the uniqueness of the care center, that is consistent with the philosophy of both the nursing department and the Soldiers\' Home in Holyoke. Full job descrition: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000621&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York