Quick overview
Job description
The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is a Joint Commission accredited, American Health Care Association Silver Quality Award-winning short-term rehab, long-term care and skilled nursing community. We are conveniently located at 640 Concord Avenue in Cambridge, on the Cambridge/Belmont line by the beautiful Fresh Pond Parkway, on the MBTA bus line and close to the Alewife Red Line Station. We are dedicated to our residents and team members – come join us!
We are seeking an Every Other Weekend Nursing Supervisor, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
Schedule: two 12-hour shifts every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Weekend shift differentials apply.
Pay: $40.00 – $52.00 per hour base, depending on license and experience, plus weekend shift differentials of $5.00 per hour (days) and $6.00 per hour (evenings and nights).
Responsibilities of the Weekend Nursing Supervisor include:
• Monitor the staffing schedule and allocate personnel to meet the needs of the residents.
• Function as a clinical resource, assisting and coaching the staff in using the nursing process and practice guidelines to make clinical decisions based on data and assessment of the residents.
• Serve as the "person in charge" of the center and direct staff to ensure timely response during emergencies.
• Conduct rounds on each unit to monitor staff assignments and resident concerns, and make adjustments as dictated by circumstances and resident needs.
• Evaluate individual residents, manage the team, and implement/adjust the care plan to address the needs and goals of each resident as necessary.
• Ensure that residents in acute distress are stabilized and monitored until further medical assistance can be obtained.
• Contact physicians directly when necessary to ensure timely care of the residents. Work collaboratively with other departments, physicians, nurse practitioners, medical providers, vendors and staff.
• Communicate effectively with families and visitors.
• Honor the rights and dignity of residents, staff, visitors and the community, and deal honestly with resident and center property and information.
Know the fire and disaster plan and ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment by staff and yourself.
• Current Massachusetts RN license in good standing (LPN licensure may be considered – see note).
• At least one year of experience in leadership and supervision of peer staff.
• Experience in the long-term care setting as a supervisor or manager preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and work well with others, including the elderly, families and co-workers.
We offer the following:
• Competitive hourly rate plus weekend shift differentials.
• Weekly pay – every Friday!
• Earned sick time in accordance with Massachusetts law; employees scheduled 24 or more hours per week are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan through Lincoln Financial.
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly Employee Recognition and Fun Programs.
• Parking available on site.
• On the MBTA bus line, close to the Alewife Red Line Station.
The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.