Western Massachusetts Hospital operated by the Department ofPublic Health (DPH)is seekingan experiencedRegistered Nurse toserveastheNursingHouseSupervisor.Weare aspecialtycare hospital providingin-patientservices toindividualsinneedofventilator/respiratory,endoflifecare,neuromuscular, Alzheimer's, andchronic care.The selected candidatesupervises and coordinates patient care staff andnursingcare activities throughout thefacilityduring anassigned shiftfor adult and/geriatricpatientsbygenerating nursingassignmentsand timeschedules.TheNursingHouseSupervisor willassess compliancewithJCAHOandfacilitystandards,physicianordersandtreatmentplansas wellasensuring continuity ofcareandcompletionofNursingCarePlan(NCP). Theidealcandidate willhavetwo(2)years'experienceas aregistered nursesupervisorandwillcombine theknowledge,clinicalskills,andjudgment necessarytoperform all nursing procedures asoutlined in the scope ofpractice.As amember ofthenursing staff,the incumbent will assume expanded functions inthe provisionofservices including compliance withJCAHO/facilitystandards,physicianorders and individual care plans. PleaseNote:This position is 40 hours per week, 3:00PM - 11:15PM shift and will share weekend/holiday coverage and other shifts asoperationally needed. /Dutiesand Responsibilities (these dutiesare ageneral summary and notall inclusive)/ Providesdirectioninthedeliveryofqualitynursingcare toculturallydiverseadult/geriatricpatient populations; supervises nursing staffandpatientcareactivitiesonassignedunits forall shifts. Ensures thedevelopmentofan individual care plan for eachpatient Assigns and prepares time schedules for staff to ensure adequate 24/7 nursingcoverage as defined by the hospital staffingsystem. Provides staff, patientand familymembersinstruction and educational case conferences to confirmcontinuity ofcareandcompliance with facility standardsand regulations. Evaluatesnursing activities by reviewing patientcharts,observing care, visiting patients/families to safeguard nursing care and treatment inaccordancewith physicians' instructions. Fosters highstandardsofcarethrough theprovisionofdiligentorientationandcontinuing educationeffortsofstaffincludingbestpractices, teamwork and professional development. Investigatescomplaintsbypatientsand others andattempts toresolvesuchcomplaints. Perform clinical tasks inadherenceto acceptablestandards of nursingpractice to ensure that the care providedis safeand effective; performthe duties as a chargenurse as necessary Orchestrates thetransfer of patients tootherhealth care facilities for emergency and routineservices as needed. Coordinates supplies and equipmentto ensureestablished inventorylevels;recommend tonursing administrationpurchase ofnewequipmenttoimproveand/ormaintainthequalityof patientcare Provides feedbackandperformance appraisalstoassigned staff;documentsstaff performance matters through progressive discipline whenappropriate. Participatesinaschedule to workas theHouse Supervisor on weekends, holidays, onother shifts and asadministratively required. /RequiredQualifications:/ Knowledge of the principles and practices ofsupervision,includingplanningandassigning work accordingto thenatureofthejob tobeaccomplished,thecapabilitiesofsubordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/orevaluations; determining staff training needsand providing or arranging forsuchtraining; and either recommending orinitiatingdisciplinaryaction. Abilityto prepare statistical reportsand maintainaccuraterecords. Talentforproviding writtenandoralinstructionsinaprecise,understandablemanner. Capacitytoparticipate ininter-disciplinary health careteams. Skilledinestablishingrapportanddeal tactfullywithpersons fromvariedethnic,cultural,economicbackgrounds, and/orunder physical, emotionalstress,orin stressful settings. Willingness to work varied shifts and/orirregularhours/weekends, holidays, nights. /PreferredQualifications:/ Two(2) years' experience asa Registered Nurse Supervisor. Meditech & Meta experience,CPR and IVcertification. Sound knowledge ofphilosophy,principles, practices, and theories ofpublic healthandpublichealthnursing. Demonstrated knowledge of standard nursingpolicies, procedures,methods, techniques, safety practices and medical terminology/abbreviations Abilitytoestablishrelationships withindividuals, families,providers,physiciansandstaffmembers. Proficient usage ofMicrosoft Office productsincludingWord,Excel,andOutlook. /About Western MA Hospital:/ The Western Massachusetts Hospital is the only public hospital operating in the western region of Massachusetts with a mission to serve as a medical safety net for many uninsured and under-insured residents in the region. Western Massachusetts Hospital provides both acute and chronic hospital care to patients with a variety of chronic diseases and complicated medical conditions, such as: Cardiac and pulmonary disease Chronic neurological disorders Complications of strokes Dementia with major behavioral issues End stage terminal illnesses of various diagnoses /Consider joining our dynamic team of health care professionals in a work environment that provides high staff to patient ratio and delivers high-quality care to all patients on all units. Enjoy the opportunity to provide quality services in a long-term care setting where familiar faces are the norm rather than the exception. / /Learn more:*/https://www.mass.gov/locations/western-massachusetts-hospital /About the Department of Public Health:/ The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. Pre-Offer Process: A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests. For questions, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1-800-510-4122 Option 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES:Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Medical ServicesOrganization: Department of Public Health Title: Registered Nurse IV - Supervisor Location: Massachusetts-Westfield-91 East Mountain Rd Requisition ID: 260004OD
