POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Massachusetts
• Graduate of approved nursing school required. BSN preferred
• minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in long term care
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/Joint Commission guidelines required
• Must be computer literate. Knowledge of EMR required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides guidance and direction to ancillary staff in both clinical and personnel issues
• Assist staff in assessing patient/resident status related to medical issues, social psychological and spiritual issues
• Ensures that sufficient staff is available to meet the clinical needs of the patients/residents of clinical requirements of the patients/residents.
• Review perspective admissions if required for determination of needs. Conducts tours for perspective admissions and families
• Ensures that staff abides by the principles and techniques of infection control and safety
• Investigates accidents and incidents related to patients/residents, staff or visitors and provides first aid and follow up as indicated
• Investigates abuse allegations and reports such immediately to the DON/Administrator for follow up
• Performs duties of charge nurse is required
• Performs daily rounds of all patients/residents in facility
• Reviews assessments on patients/residents in the facility on a quarterly basis. Includes skin, falls, SR, B&B, elopement, etc..
• Ensures all documents are accurate and up to date