Registered Nurse - RN Supervisor

Company: St. Patrick's Manor
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

St. Patrick's Manor is a nonprofit, short-term and long-term care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters. St. Patrick's Manor is a place of life, a place of caring, and more importantly, a true home for over 300 residents. Located on twenty-six acres of lush manicured lawns and gardens in Framingham, MA, we are just minutes from Rte. 9, which allows for easy access to the Mass Pike.
We are seeking to fill the position of Registered Nurse - RN Supervisor.
Registered Nurse - RN Supervisor Description:
The Registered Nurse - RN Supervisor assists in directing and supervising the implementation of the resident care plan, including but not limited to: ensuring use of appropriate safety devices, positioning and toileting plans, infection control measures, regular rounding on nursing units, coordinating and supervising all services on assigned units to achieve a comfortable and homelike atmosphere for the residents.
Registered Nurse - RN Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities:
May include but not limited to all or part of the following:

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  Assist in directing and supervising the implementation of the resident care plan, including but not limited to: ensuring use of appropriate safety devices, positioning and toileting plans, infection control measures.
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    Assist in coordinating and supervising all services on assigned units to achieve a comfortable and homelike atmosphere for the residents.
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      Regular rounding on nursing units that includes but is not limited to: checking in with licensed and unlicensed staff, checking residents who are acutely ill or actively dying, greeting all new admissions.
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        Assure that staff treats residents with dignity and respect.
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          Assure staff follow facility policies and procedures.
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            Assist in creating a team-oriented atmosphere that enhances resident care and quality of life. Provide support and direction for nurses including, but not limited to: assisting in assessment and care planning for residents who may be experiencing a change in condition, assisting with task management and setting priorities, providing education, obtaining appropriate supplies/medications.
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              Monitor and assure that incidents, accidents and resident/staff complaints are reported and documented correctly. Assist in determining root cause, and in initiating preventive measures/interim safety plan. Assure communication to all responsible parties including administration and unit managers.
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                Facilitate communication between licensed nurses and providers, responsible parties or outside vendors as needed to ensure resident care needs are appropriately met.
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                  Assure complete and accurate documentation through spot-checking and on-going supervision.
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                    Respond to, assist with and document facility emergencies.
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                      Consult with Unit Managers in the provision of continuity of care to residents. Discuss staffing issues and emergent or on-going problems.
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                        Exercise hiring and terminating authority.
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                          Facilitate communication between shift staff and unit managers/DON/ADON.
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                            Assist in ensuring adequate staffing for the nursing department.
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                              Discipline unit staff according to Human Resources and nursing department policies when necessary - consult with Unit Supervisor/SNA when appropriate.
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                                Supervise proper use of equipment. Recommend equipment and supply needs to Unit Supervisor.
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                                  Assist in direct resident care and work as a staff nurse, as necessary.
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                                    Prepare/administer performance reviews for shift staff in consultation with unit managers; provide correction/re-education to shift staff as needed.
                                    Please consider joining our caring team of professionals.
                                    Registered Nurse - RN Employee Benefits include competitive pay; health, dental, vision and supplemental insurances, fully paid life insurance; retirement plan; paid-time-off.
                                    St. Patrick's Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
                                    
                                    Experience
                                    Preferred
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                                      1 year(s): 1 year Long-Term Care experience preferred.
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                                      1 year(s): 1 year Supervisor experience preferred.
                                      Education
                                      Preferred
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                                        Associates or better in Nursing
                                        Licenses & Certifications
                                        Required
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                                          RN
                                          Skills
                                          Preferred
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                                            Management
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                                            Point-Click-Care
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                                            Minimum Data Set
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                                            Infection Control
                                            Behaviors
                                            Preferred
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                                              Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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                                              Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
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                                              Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
                                              Motivations
                                              Preferred
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                                                Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
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                                                Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
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                                                Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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