Nursing Supervisor

Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surrounding communities. Hawthorne House is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory‑impaired living, and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne House follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. Monday-Friday 1430‑2300 No weekends or on‑call obligations Overview The Nurse Supervisor provides leadership, clinical oversight, direction, monitoring and training for all nursing and nursing‑related operations for the facility during the scheduled shift, including: clinical management of residents, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations, quality improvement and outcomes, policy and procedure enforcement, and achieving operating plan goals and nursing personnel (retention/training/supervision). Essential Job Functions Ensure all nursing staff understand and follow their respective job descriptions. Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements. Ensure sufficient numbers of licensed and certified staff are available each shift to meet regulatory requirements and provide appropriate care to residents. Complete routine clinical rounds each day to ensure all staff are performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards. Promote, establish, and maintain customer relationships with residents, families, staff, community, and other professionals. Review complaints and concerns made by families, residents and staff, communicate these concerns including follow‑up with the managers, or Director of Nursing, or Administrator as appropriate. Ensure policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control, isolation procedures, and other systems pertinent to nursing are followed and maintained. Implement policies and procedures in collaboration with the Managers, Director of Nursing and Administrator. Provide support for staff competence with electronic charting system (ECS). Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Managers and Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department. Assist and implement appropriate plans of correction for safety concerns identified. Ensure assessments, evaluations, and charting is completed according to policy. Actively participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as directed by the managers or Director of Nursing. Participate in routine and daily care of residents to include but not limited to assistance with ADLs, meals, eating, functional maintenance plans/nursing restorative plans, and activities. Complete and deliver assigned staff performance evaluations as directed. Skills & Abilities Ability to effectively prioritize and manage high levels of stress/conflict. Ability to lead by example, identify and address challenges proactively. Must have ability/competency, and willingness to work as a direct care provider when necessary. Education & Licensing Requirements State of Maine Nursing license as a Registered Nurse (required). Physical Requirements Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position and effectively communicate policies, procedures, and reports to employees, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies as needed. Must function independently, as well as a member of multiple teams, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, employees, regulators, the public, and support agencies. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the nursing community. Able to move at least 35lbs without assistance, able to bend, sit, and work in small areas and displays stamina to assist residents where needed and in emergencies. Benefits Flexible shifts Tuition reimbursement and education support Fulltime employees have access to full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and disability Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care Employer‑paid life insurance Paid Time Off available to all employees 401(k) retirement savings program with NEW employer contribution Discounts on Auto and Home Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr First Atlantic Health Care