Nurse Supervisor - RN/LPN - Assisted Living Facility

Part Time 36 hours/week, every other weekend required

Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp. welcomes you to join our community at Mary Ann Morse at Heritage in Framingham, MA. Mary Ann Morse at Heritage has been a trusted, high quality senior living community in the MetroWest area for over 25 years. We are seeking a part time Nurse Supervisor to help us meet the care needs of our assisted living and independent residents.

Working at non-profit Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corporation is a meaningful and rewarding experience. Together, we help seniors and their families to embrace healthy aging. Our continuum of exceptional quality senior living, healthcare, and home care services has been trusted by Metro West families for more than 25 years. We are an equal opportunity employer.

For employees working 24 hours per week or more, we offer:

• Affordable health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 8 holidays
• Personal days
• 401k plan with company match
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance

Position Summary: The Nurse Supervisor practices according to the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Resident Care Department under the direction of the Resident Care Director. The Nurse Supervisor supervises and assigns/directs staff according to their job descriptions. The Nurse Supervisor assists the Resident Care Director with nursing responsibilities and tasks as well as overseeing the SAMM Program (Self-Administered Medication Management).

Performance Standards:

May include, but not limited to:

• Orientation, scheduling and supervision of Resident Care Aids (RCA)
• Assisting in developing and implementing and/or providing additional information for the resident service plans as needed on an ongoing basis.
• Overseeing RCA’s and their implementation on the residents’ service plans, ADL sheets/daily assignments.
• Overseeing the provision of assistance with ADLs to residents, and problem solving with any issues related to ADLs.
• Overseeing the SAMM Program, and problem solving with any issues related to SAMM.
• Communicating pertinent resident information to coworkers when leaving the unit and/or when the shift changes.
• Assuming responsibility for quality resident care through direct supervision of RCAs, enforcement of policies and procedures with ongoing training and/or disciplinary action as needed. Seek guidance as needed from supervisory personnel when necessary.
• Work cooperatively with all departments to maintain productivity/efficiency.
• Conduct frequent rounds in both Homestead and Classic ensuring that RCA tasks are being completed.
• Observe that security systems are engaged and ensure that Homestead alarms are being checked on a regular basis.
• Communicating with families regarding residents’ health, personal care needs when necessary and appropriate. Always communicating in a professional manner and treating all residents/families, professionals and guests with utmost respect.
• Assisting residents/families with obtaining necessary outside services.
• Visiting residents who are not feeling well in their apartments, and notify families when applicable.
• Responding to emergency calls from residents immediately when on duty.
• Welcoming new residents and orienting them to the community.
• Conduct Introductory Visits with RCAs for each new resident.
• Continuously observes for any changes in residents’ status with resident, family, and supervisor as needed.
• Addresses family members concerns, mediates or intervenes as appropriate, and communicates information to Department Directors.
• All wellness staff exempt and nonexempt may be asked to perform other service responsibilities to include wait staff, laundry, personal care, housekeeping and marketing.
• Will have on-call responsibilities.

Position Requirements

• Must have a current nurse’s license and must demonstrate competency in the following areas:
• Supervising staff with leadership experience.
• Observing for any change in residents’ needs
• Overseeing personal care needs
• Establishing and implementing plans to meet needs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Attends continuing education courses as required

Specific Requirements

• Must have active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of Massachusetts.
• Prefer experience in working with the elderly.
• Must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and professionalism in dealing with others.