POSITION REQUIREMENTS: + Must have a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Massachusetts + Graduate of approved nursing school required. BSN preferred + minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in long term care + Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/Joint Commission guidelines required + Must be computer literate. Knowledge of EMR required ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Provides guidance and direction to ancillary staff in both clinical and personnel issues + Assist staff in assessing patient/resident status related to medical issues, social psychological and spiritual issues + Ensures that sufficient staff is available to meet the clinical needs of the patients/residents of clinical requirements of the patients/residents. + Review perspective admissions if required for determination of needs. Conducts tours for perspective admissions and families + Ensures that staff abides by the principles and techniques of infection control and safety + Investigates accidents and incidents related to patients/residents, staff or visitors and provides first aid and follow up as indicated + Investigates abuse allegations and reports such immediately to the DON/Administrator for follow up + Performs duties of charge nurse is required + Performs daily rounds of all patients/residents in facility + Reviews assessments on patients/residents in the facility on a quarterly basis. Includes skin, falls, SR, B&B, elopement, etc.. + Ensures all documents are accurate and up to date