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. Core Competencies:
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards.
- Demonstrates ability for project management and quality improvement.
- Demonstrates strong facilitation skills
- Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to support change
- Demonstrates ability to educate all levels of staff.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills and role models leadership principles.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and able to manage day to day operations
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve and manage staffing patterns and budget
- Demonstrates commitment to clinical excellence and quality.
III. 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 Nursing Operations Manager 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.
- 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.
IV 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 two 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
Remote Type:On-site
Salary Range:$104,205.72 - $156,309.10
