Overview

Position Summary:

To advocate for and institute the appropriate nursing interventions, according to the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts, for all medical needs of assigned program participants with a focus on optimal health for all individuals. The Northeast Rolland programs have a maximum of 5 residents in each home.

The RN Supervisor will supervise the coordination of medical services and the LPN staff in the assigned program.

This is a full-time position that includes 20 hours per week of direct care of the individuals in the assigned program. RN Supervisor will share on-call coverage (nights and weekends) on a rotating basis with the RN Supervisors of all Northeast Rolland programs.

Responsibilities

Supervisory:

• Assess and coordinate healthcare and services for participants and institute appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate all medical issues to appropriate members of Seven Hills interdisciplinary care team (Program staff, Resident Director, Area Director, AVP, NE Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing, and Clinical Coordinator).
• Maintain, review, and supervise all medical services in assigned program.
• Maintain health care records for all assigned individuals according to DDS standards.
• Manage LPN staff schedule for assigned program always insuring appropriate nursing coverage.
• Provide supervision and training to assigned nursing staff.
• Prepare and execute annual performance reviews and monthly supervisions for all assigned nursing staff.
• Attend, and participate in, residential staff meetings and provide in-service training to residential staff on medical topics as required or needed.
• Review all nursing documentation to ensure all nursing interventions and changes affecting the individuals are recorded appropriately.
• Maintain current medication and treatment orders according to MAP standards.
• Review current ISP’s for current knowledge of support plans and strategies. Participate in annual ISP planning by updating Health Care Record and preparing annual Health Care Assessment.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with individuals’ primary care team and health care providers.
• Assist individuals, and transport, if necessary, on medical appointments as recommended by health care providers and DDS standards.
• Maintain regular contact and positive relationships with individuals’ family members/guardians by providing medical status updates and notification of healthcare appointments.
• Maintain all required license and certifications.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned or directed by Northeast Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing.

Direct Care:

• Provide medical support, education, and day-to-day services to individuals in assigned program.
• Administer medications and treatments to individuals in assigned program according to Health Care Provider orders
• Document all nursing interventions and changes affecting the individual according to the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts and DDS standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Carry out all responsibilities professionally and efficiently.
• Treat individuals receiving support with respect and dignity and always maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Foster an environment which promotes responsibility, cooperation, consideration, and hospitality.
• Work in harmony and support of the Seven Hills Foundation operating subsidiaries.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive

Ability to lift 35 pounds on occasion

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Massachusetts license.
• Working knowledge of the medical needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Two years of supervisory experience, preferably in a residential setting or home care environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.