Position Summary
The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing nursing operations and supervising clinical staff to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality resident care. This role provides clinical leadership, supports staff development, promotes regulatory compliance, and fosters a positive environment for residents, families, and team members.
Primary Responsibilities
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Supervise and support nursing staff in the delivery of resident-centered care.
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Ensure nursing care is provided in accordance with physician orders, care plans, professional standards, and facility policies.
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Assist staff with resident assessments, clinical decision-making, documentation, and changes in condition.
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Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, rehabilitation, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
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Monitor resident care, medication administration, treatments, and clinical outcomes to maintain quality standards.
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Participate in staffing coordination, scheduling, and daily clinical operations to ensure adequate coverage.
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Support employee orientation, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.
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Promote positive communication with residents, families, visitors, and staff while addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, surveys, and regulatory compliance activities.
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Investigate incidents, accidents, complaints, and allegations as required and ensure appropriate follow-up.
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Maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and resources necessary for resident care.
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Serve as a clinical resource and provide direct nursing care as needed.
Qualifications
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Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
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Long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing experience preferred.
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Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
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Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
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Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
Skills Required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
- Long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing experience
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations
What We Do
Sherrill House, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center serving older adults in the Greater Boston area. It provides inpatient medical, nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory-care services. The organization supports people recovering from surgery or complex injuries, living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, or needing skilled care because they cannot live independently with dignity.

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