About this role
Job Description:
I. Position Summary: Supervise the clinical operations of all nursing floors in the absence of the Nurse Manager and/or Director of Nursing. Assume administrative responsibilities for the Center in the absence of executive administrative personnel.
II. Position Responsibilities:
• Communicate with patients, families, and other health professionals in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity. • Make clinical rounds to ensure that nursing care is being provided appropriately. • Support nurses in expediting medical intervention in situations involving a change in a patient’s status. • Ensure that safety and security measures are in place to provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff. • Assess and intervene as necessary in crisis situations, and in immediate clinical and management circumstances. • Assume responsibility for intervention in family matters requiring immediate attention, and refer appropriately to Nurse Manager/DON and/or Social Service Department for long-term management and follow-up. • Monitor compliance with established nursing standards, policies, and procedures on all nursing floors. • Adjust staffing and time scheduling for shifts to meet immediate needs and resolve problems. • Communicate concerns and issues to Nurse Manager/DON. Collaborate with Nurse Managers/DONs in writing annual reviews. And implement corrective actions needed. • Serve as a resource and advisor to staff in areas of counseling and development of personnel. • Communicate with Administrative Coordinator and appropriate Nurse Manager/DON on staffing, scheduling, clinical and administrative issues. • Collaborate with Nurse Manager/DON to assure that all nursing personnel adhere to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures throughout the shifts. • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with support staff throughout the facility. • Monitor appropriate use of supplies and equipment to ensure compliance with budgetary allocations. • Conduct education programs in collaboration with Professional Development Department. • Collect and analyze data for research projects for assigned shifts as assigned. • Participate in Nursing advisory committees and meetings. • Prepare and maintain required records and reports. • Participate in and support Quality Improvement program and initiatives. • Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values, which contribute to the achievement of the mission of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. • Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. • Perform other related duties as required or directed.
III Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Computer literacy preferred. • Current Massachusetts license as an R.N. • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and ANA Certifications in Geriatrics and/or Nursing Administration preferred. • Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a similar setting. Acute care experience recommended. • Demonstrated leadership ability, particularly in relation to problem solving and staff development.
• B.L.S. Certification required / A.C.L.S. Certificate preferred.
Remote Type Salary Range: $102,162.00 - $153,244.00