Nurse RN Supervisor AFC/SL

GENERAL SUMMARY

As the leading member of the nursing team for AFC/Shared Living Program, the Nurse supervisor provides 

leadership to all program nursing services, facilitates the screening of new foster homes and participants, assists 

with matching and placement services, and maintains services to participants, as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

➢ Provides direct clinical supervision to all Registered Nurses assigned to the Adult Family Care/ Shared 

Living Program.

➢ Provides oversight to caregivers in nursing care of participants; coordinates participant care with local 

home health agencies; educates, supervises, and evaluates caregivers in care of program participants; 

participates in ongoing supervision of participants in homes via regular outreach visits.

➢ Provides professional nursing services in accordance with established department policies and 

procedures.

➢ Screens and assesses referrals for services in conjunction with case management staff; obtains approval 

for referrals deemed appropriate. Operates within the scope of professional nursing ethics and practice.

➢ Develops a care plan for participants; reviews plan of care with the participant and caregiver; provides 

ongoing evaluation and revision semi-annually or on an as needed basis.

➢ Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of home caregiver training sessions.

➢ Records and maintains accurate and timely case records.

➢ Prepares and submits detailed documentation for Adult Foster Care consideration; meets with guardians, 

doctors, and relevant parties, as needed. AFC paperwork, including but not limited to: Prior Authorization, 

MDS data input, 6 Month Physician Summary, Physician Orders, and trainings.

➢ Prepares and submits individual service plan (ISP) goals and assessments for individuals funded by the 

Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Follow DDS required documentation, including Human 

Rights documents, Protocols, Med Treatment Plans, specialty diets, etc.

➢ Tracking of time-sensitive documents and submission deadlines

➢ Provides on-call coverage on nights and weekends, as scheduled /rotation

➢ Maintains professional growth and development through approved seminars, workshops, and 

professional affiliations.

➢ Provides consultation to management on health care policies for the program.

➢ Serves as a mandated reporter of suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to the Disabled Persons 

Protection Commission (DPPC).

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

➢ Performs additional duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

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➢ Leading/Directing Others: Exhibits confidence in self and others; provides vision and inspiration to peers 

and subordinates; lays out work in a fair, well-planned, and organized manner; inspires, motivates, 

challenges, and provides support to others to perform well and fulfill the vision; accepts feedback from 

others; gives appropriate recognition to others; is a clear communicator.

➢ Total Quality Management: Is dedicated to providing the highest quality services which meet the needs 

and requirements of internal and external customers; is committed to continuous improvement through 

empowerment and performance management; creates a learning environment leading to the most 

efficient and effective work processes.

➢ Adaptability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; manages competing 

demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; inspires others to be adaptable to 

change.

➢ Ethics, Values and Diversity: Promotes an appropriate and effective work environment and strives to 

ensure that the agency’s core values and beliefs are applied during all circumstances; genuinely cares 

about people; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, lifestyle choices and 

genders; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; adheres to and promotes the 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); advocates for the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities 

to maximize their potential in the programs and communities of their choice.

➢ Integrity and Trust: Is respectful, truthful, and transparent; keeps confidences; takes ownership and 

responsibility for decisions and outcomes.

➢ Problem Solving and Judgment: Probes all useful and constructive sources to find pertinent answers; can 

analyze issues, identify problems, and work toward appropriate solutions; collaborates with others or as 

part of a team; displays willingness to make decisions; makes timely decisions; exhibits sound and 

accurate judgment.

➢ Oral and Written Communications: Speaks clearly, appropriately, and effectively with a diverse group of 

individuals; is an active listener and gets clarification when necessary; participates constructively in 

meetings; is able to write clearly and succinctly; is able to communicate clearly in a variety of settings and

situations.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

➢ Registered Nurse licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

➢ Minimum of 7 years prior nursing experience in the direct care of the elderly or disabled adults.

➢ Must be compassionate and patient.

➢ Valid driver’s license in the state of Massachusetts required.

➢ Successful completion of all state and Agency mandated trainings required upon hire.

➢ Must be compassionate and patient.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

➢ No formal supervisory responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

➢ Frequent sitting, standing and walking.

➢ Ability to sit for prolonged period of time in a car travelling from location to location.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people 

assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties 

required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with 

Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a 

reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.