Services
Nursing Services
At the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, our outstanding nursing staff provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to both our short-term and long-term residents. Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) all play specific roles in the care of our residents and in promoting their self-worth, dignity and individuality.
Under the supervision of the Director of Nurses, the Nursing Department provides quality care to our residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with their interdisciplinary care plan, assuring that preventative measures, treatments, medications, diets and all aspects of care are provided.
The following nursing services are available to our residents:
- Skilled nursing care
- Non-skilled nursing care
- Medical services
- Pulse oximetry
- Oxygen therapy
- Enteral feedings
- Resident and family education
- IV therapy and hydration
- Central line therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Ostomy care
- Medication monitoring
- Restorative therapy
- Pain management
- Wound care
- Comprehensive assessments and care planning
- Ancillary Services
Additional services provided:
Additional services provided:
- Laboratory services, including blood profiles and cardiac ambulatory monitoring
- Monitoring of weight, glucose tolerance, fluid status and additional support where appropriate
- Regular catheter site examination and maintenance
- Nutritional counseling
- Podiatry services
- Dental services
- Optometry services
Mental health services available:
- Psychological assessment
- Individual psychotherapy
- Crisis intervention
- Psychotropic medication monitoring
Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).