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Supervisor, Nurse

Employer
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Location
305 Belmont Street

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

 

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Nurse Supervisor provides nursing care and participates as a member of the mental health treatment team in an intensive adolescent treatment program.  Perform nursing activities in accordance with licensures by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the policies and procedures of the patient care area.  Assist with the delivery of direct care, including provision for safety and milieu activities.  Take an active role in re-acclimating individuals to the larger community.  Provides trauma informed care and promotes a person-centered, skills-based collaborative philosophy.  The Nurse Supervisor participates in a process of continuous learning and demonstrates openness to evolving philosophies of practice, including restraint and seclusion prevention.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Responsible for coordinating the nursing activities necessary to meet patient and unit needs during assigned shift. Ensure implementation of milieu activities
  • Collaborate with other nurses to determine coverage and define lines of communication and responsibility to assure continuity of care, including keeping the nurse manager informed of nursing workload, changes in individual needs and other issues
  • Recognize the need for and adapt nursing care interventions to the individual’s physical condition, emotional status, and developmental level
  • Relate pertinent information regarding individual progress toward outcomes during shift to shift report and participate in inter-disciplinary in-patient care rounds and treatment team meetings
  • Oversee the primary nurse, ensuring that they evaluate, and/or update individual treatment plans that include nursing diagnosis, individualized crises prevention plans, educational plans, nursing interventions/orders, outcomes, and discharge planning within established time frames for their achievement in conjunction with the treatment team, individuals, and their families. Explain system of care delivery to patient and family and encourage their participation in the treatment plan
  • Orient, schedule, train, evaluate, commend, discipline, and assist in the hiring and termination of nursing staff
  • Assist preceptors in teaching nursing staff defined competencies. May act as a preceptor and serve as a resource and role model to other staff nurses and health care providers
  • Implement witnessing/pre-witnessing strategies, in conjunction with the nursing management team or designee, to assist in the de-escalation of youth in crises
  • Coordinate, delegate, and follow up on all aspects of incident documentation and resolution. Acts as a liaison to the nurse management team and ancillary agencies as needed
  • Conduct complaint reviews and perform fact finding investigations
  • Perform and document comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions
  • Responsible to utilize electronic medical records systems for all documentation
  • Administer, coordinate, and record medications and vaccinations consistent with his/her knowledge of pharmacology and according to Medication Policy and Procedure
  • Coordinate medical appointments, medical procedures, emergencies, and authorize physical management when necessary
  • Maintain a safe and organized environment for individuals and staff and implement infection control guidelines
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant issues of nursing practice, hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care. Participate in quality improvement projects
  • Support a positive public relations image and effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and health team members
  • Provide on-call and on-site coverage
  • Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Currently registered by the Board of Registration in Nursing for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • 1-3 years of nursing experience, at least 1 year of which is  in a preceptor or charge nurse role
  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with people who are under emotional stress.
  • Ability to work with others collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Must be able to assist with the physical management of individuals in crisis.
  • Ability to perform intermediate computer skills.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

Organization

Realize Your Opportunities – A Career at UMASS Medical School

Inside Workings at UMASS Medical School

The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), the Commonwealth's only public medical school, is proud of our role in serving the people of Massachusetts. Although, its the inside workings of UMMS that makes the difference.

Mission and Culture

  • We’re serious about our mission and about our people. 
  • Real World Impact - Our people get excited about our mission of real-world impact in health sciences education, research and public service.
  • International Prominence and New Opportunities - As this institution has grown to national – and international – prominence, we’ve found new opportunities to train tomorrow’s physicians, nurses and scientists,  discover causes of and cures for disease and help improve the quality of health care.
  • Deep Commitment - With our clinical partner, UMass Memorial Health Care, and our other teaching affiliates, we share a deep commitment to national distinction in patient care.
  • Valued Partnerships – UMMS partners with Commonwealth Medicine, the health care consulting arm of UMMS. Also, UMMS partners with MassBiologics in scientific collaborations, technology management and creating partnerships for the development of products for the benefit of patients.  These valued partnerships help us to provide services and programs to help meet our needs at UMMS and the public.
  • Proud Contributors - People at UMMS enjoy the feeling of going to work every day knowing what they do is truly important and worthwhile.
  • Complementary and Inseparable - These varied parts of our mission and culture are complementary and inseparable.                 

Careers

UMMS, the state’s first and only public academic health sciences center, educates physicians, scientists and advanced practice nurses to heal, discover, teach and care, with compassion.  UMMS is a world-class institution with opportunities to match. 

Competitive Compensation – UMMS offers salaries that are competitive with Worcester-area employers. When combined with our generous benefits, perks, and paid time off, many job seekers are surprised to find a total rewards package that matches or exceeds their current situation.

Targeted Hiring Process – At UMMS, there are actually multiple hiring processes for different segments of our workforce.  In nearly all cases, UMMS hiring process is decentralized, with qualified candidates screened and referred to an academic officer or manager with hiring authority.

24/7 Access to Employment Opportunities – iCIMS is our online job search and application system.  iCIMS is available 24/7 to provide you with a convenient and up-to-date view of the available employment opportunities across our campuses. Updates are made daily and include all faculty and non-faculty position listings from every school and department within the UMMS. When you identify a position you are interested in and qualified for, apply online. New opportunities become available frequently so it pays to check back often!

Benefits

With outstanding benefits, competitive pay, extensive learning opportunities, and a stimulating and attractive work environment, UMMS may be exactly the employer you’ve been looking for.

• Superior Benefits - UMMS offers a wide range of benefits and perks that invite comparison with the best employers in the Worcester area – and with academic institutions anywhere. UMMS provides superior medical and dental coverage for you and your family, fully funded retirement plans, generous time off, a Tuition Assistance Plan – and much more.

• People Centered - UMMS is an employer, but it is also a community. Its comprehensive medical and dental benefits, retirement plans, and even paid holidays reflect an institution built around people, with a deep respect for their differences and needs.

• Commitment to Healthy Living - UMMS provides resources to help you balance work and life and encourages healthy living through great programs and discounts for fitness, physical activity, weight management, nutritional counseling and general wellness available through our health insurance plans.

• Breadth of Offerings - Above all, the breadth of UMMS offerings set the School apart and makes it an environment favored by all sorts of smart, career-savvy people.

Apply for a Job

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

Online - To view all job opportunities and apply online, visit www.umassmed.edu/hr and click on the “Careers” tab.

Start Now and Realize Your Opportunities!

A History of Making Vital Improvements - UMASS Medical School Milestones

1962: Legislation establishes University of Massachusetts Medical School
1970: First medical students begin classes in Shaw Building
1974: First class graduates 16 MDs
1979: PhD program begins
1986: Graduate School of Nursing opens
1986: PhD program becomes Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
1994: Graduate School of Nursing initiates PhD program
1998: UMass Clinical System and Memorial Health Care merge to form UMass Memorial Health Care
2001: Lazare Research Building opens
2002: Campus Modernization begins on the University Campus
2004: Graduate Entry Pathway Program established at the Graduate School of Nursing
2005: PhD Program in Clinical & Population Health Research established at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
2005: Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories opens new manufacturing and filling facility in Mattapan
2006: Craig Mello, PhD, Blais University Chair in Molecular Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is awarded the Medical School's first Nobel Prize. Dr. Mello shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Andrew Fire, PhD, of Stanford University, for their discoveries related to RNA interference.
2007: Michael F. Collins, MD, is named chancellor and Terence R. Flotte, MD, is named dean of the School of Medicine.  
2009: Groundbreaking for the Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility slated for completion in 2012.
2010: Ambulatory Care Center opens
2012: The Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility, completed and opens

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