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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