House Supervisor, JML Care Center

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

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About The Position

The House Supervisor assists the Director of Nursing Services with directing the day-to-day nursing activities of the long-term care facility in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines. The role helps develop, maintain, and update nursing department policies and procedures; oversees staff compliance; and ensures policies and procedures are followed by personnel and applied appropriately in interactions with residents, visitors, and government agencies. The House Supervisor performs administrative duties when Unit Managers are absent, participates in facility committees, provides input on equipment needs, and ensures adequate medication, supply, and equipment stock during off-shifts. The role supports preventive maintenance of nursing equipment, ensures care plan and assessment duties are performed, coordinates care between units, and relays relevant information to physicians and nurse practitioners. It also processes new admissions and readmissions and may perform other related work or personal nursing care duties as requested. The position requires protecting resident information and rights, providing care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs, using independent judgment when warranted, and working collaboratively with staff, residents, families, visitors, and others. The House Supervisor is expected to support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, recommending solutions, and participating in the organization’s Pillars of Excellence.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered, active RN or LPN license to practice in the state.
A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
BLS/CPR and AED Program Certification.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related healthcare facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing day-to-day nursing activities and developing, maintaining, and updating nursing department policies and procedures.
Oversee nursing personnel’s compliance with the Nursing Service Procedures Manual and help ensure applicable policies and procedures are followed.
Perform administrative duties while Unit Managers are absent, including completing forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and accident or incident reports as needed.
Attend and actively participate in facility committee meetings and implement recommendations as instructed by the Director of Nursing.
Provide the Director with feedback about nursing department equipment needs while observing budgetary guidelines and regulations.
Maintain adequate stocks of medications, medical supplies, and equipment during off-shifts.
Participate in developing a preventive maintenance program for nursing department equipment and supplies.
Ensure care plan and assessment duties are performed in accordance with the Unit Manager job description.
Coordinate care between units and relay pertinent information to physicians and nurse practitioners.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident care information, report known or suspected unauthorized disclosures, and adhere to residents’ rights.
Support teamwork and demonstrate a cooperative team approach.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures needed to provide quality care.
Seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into nursing practices as appropriate.
Relate information concerning residents’ conditions.
Process new admissions and readmissions.
Perform other related work and personal nursing care duties as requested.
Identify process-improvement opportunities, present recommendations and solutions to management, and participate in and promote the organization’s continuous-improvement culture and Pillars of Excellence.