Nurse Supervisor - Senior Living Community - Weekends/Per Diem

MARY ANN MORSE HEALTHCARE CORP•Framingham, MA

19d•$32 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp. is seeking a Nurse Supervisor for its Mary Ann Morse at Heritage senior living community in Framingham, Massachusetts. The position supports assisted living and independent residents and is scheduled every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with per diem shifts available. The Nurse Supervisor works according to Resident Care Department philosophy, policies, and procedures under the direction of the Resident Care Director. The role supervises and directs staff, assists the Resident Care Director with nursing responsibilities, and oversees the Self-Administered Medication Management (SAMM) Program. The Nurse Supervisor helps maintain quality resident care through staff orientation, scheduling, supervision, training, and enforcement of policies and procedures. The role oversees resident service plans, activities of daily living (ADLs), and medication-management processes; communicates resident information to colleagues and families as appropriate; responds to resident emergencies; and coordinates with other departments. Additional service responsibilities may include wait staff, laundry, personal care, housekeeping, and marketing. The position also has on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in Massachusetts.
Leadership experience supervising staff and demonstrated competency in staff supervision.
Ability to observe changes in residents’ needs and status.
Ability to oversee personal care needs and establish and implement plans to meet residents’ needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attend continuing education courses as required.
Present a professional manner, demonstrate genuine concern for older adults, and deal professionally with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with elderly people.

Responsibilities

Orient, schedule, supervise, and direct Resident Care Aids (RCAs).
Assist with developing, implementing, and updating resident service plans as needed.
Oversee RCAs’ implementation of residents’ service plans, ADL sheets, and daily assignments.
Oversee assistance with residents’ activities of daily living and resolve related issues.
Oversee the SAMM Program and resolve related issues.
Communicate pertinent resident information to coworkers when leaving the unit or when shifts change.
Maintain quality resident care through direct supervision, enforcement of policies and procedures, ongoing training, and disciplinary action as needed.
Seek guidance from supervisory personnel when necessary and work cooperatively with other departments.
Conduct frequent rounds in Homestead and Classic to ensure RCA tasks are completed.
Check that security systems are engaged and that Homestead alarms are checked regularly.
Communicate with families about residents’ health and personal care needs when appropriate.
Assist residents and families with obtaining necessary outside services.
Visit residents who are unwell in their apartments and notify families when applicable.
Respond immediately to resident emergency calls while on duty.
Welcome new residents, orient them to the community, and conduct introductory visits with RCAs for each new resident.
Observe changes in residents’ status and communicate them to residents, families, and supervisors as needed.
Address family concerns, mediate or intervene as appropriate, and communicate information to department directors.
Perform other service responsibilities as requested, which may include wait staff, laundry, personal care, housekeeping, and marketing.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities.