House Supervisor, JML Care Center

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

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 and oversees personnel compliance with the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. It also ensures established procedures are followed in interactions involving personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies. When Unit Managers are not present, the House Supervisor completes administrative duties, including medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and accident or incident reports. The supervisor participates in facility committees and implements recommendations as directed by the Director of Nursing. The role provides input on equipment needs, maintains adequate supplies and medications during off-shifts, and participates in preventive maintenance planning for nursing equipment and supplies. The House Supervisor coordinates care between units, communicates pertinent information to physicians and nurse practitioners, performs care plan and assessment duties in accordance with the Unit Manager job description, and processes new admissions and readmissions. The position requires protecting resident confidentiality and rights, providing age-appropriate care, supporting teamwork, exercising independent judgment when needed, and contributing to continuous improvement. Other related work and personal nursing care duties may be requested.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered, active RN or LPN license to practice in the state.
At least 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 applicable to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, with 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/personnel, and the general public.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures needed to provide quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
Oversee nursing service personnel’s compliance with the Nursing Service Procedures Manual and ensure established procedures are followed.
Complete administrative duties when Unit Managers are absent, including forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and accident or incident reports.
Attend and actively participate in facility committee meetings, and implement recommendations as instructed by the Director of Nursing.
Provide feedback to the Director of Nursing regarding nursing department equipment needs within budgetary guidelines and regulations.
Maintain adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, and equipment on the premises, particularly 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.
Provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Support teamwork and contribute to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement, including participation in and promotion of CCHC Pillars of Excellence.
Process new admissions and readmissions.
Challenge current working practices, identify process-improvement opportunities, and present recommendations and solutions to management.
Perform other related work and personal nursing care duties as requested.