House Supervisor, JML Care Center

Cape Cod Healthcare; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc. seeks a nursing supervisor for JML Care Center in Falmouth, MA. The role oversees day-to-day nursing activities, ensures policy compliance, and collaborates with physicians and staff to maintain high-quality resident care.

The position requires RN or LPN licensure, a nursing degree or LPN/LVN program graduate, and BLS/CPR/AED certification, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• BLS/CPR and AED certification.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, laws, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities per policy and standards.
• Ensure compliance with nursing service procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain department policies and communicate with staff, residents, and authorities.
• Complete administrative tasks such as forms, reports, and charting.
• Participate in committee meetings (Infection Control, Quality, Care Plan) and implement recommendations.
• Ensure adequate stock of medications and supplies and coordinate off-shift needs.
• Coordinate care between units and relay information to physicians/NPs.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Graduate of approved LPN/LVN program

Tools

BLS/CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Description

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility by assisting with development, maintenance, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Oversee and ensure all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Maintain the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies are being followed.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, completing accident/incident reports as necessary etc., while the Unit Managers are not present.
• Attends and is an active participant in various committee meetings of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment, Care Plan Committee, etc.) as required and is prepared to implement recommendations as instructed by the Director of Nursing.
• Provide feedback to the Director the equipment needs of the nursing services department keeping within budgetary guidelines and regulations.
• Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to meet the needs of the residents while working the off-shifts.
• Participate in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing service department’s equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner.
• Ensures that care plan and assessment duties, are performed in accordance with the Unit Manager job description.
• Coordinates care between units and relays pertinent information to Physicians/NP’s.
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Processes new admissions and re-admissions
• Performs other work related / personal nursing care duties as requested.
• Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active RN/ LPN license to practice as an RN or LPN in this state;
• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program;
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
• Minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility preferred;
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices;
• BLS /CPR and AED Program Certification;
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Schedule Details

28 hours per week, 2 Rotating Evening Shifts 3p-11p, Every Other Weekend, 7a-7p, Every Other Holiday, 7a-3p.

Organization: JML Care Center

Primary Location: Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department: JML-Nursing Administration

Annual/Hourly: Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range: 98000 - 118000