Rn Central Office Nurse Supervisor - Boston, United States - Dept of Children and Families

Dept of Children and Families
Dept of Children and Families
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Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

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DCF is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee the timely delivery of high-quality medical care for children within our agency and being an instrumental leader to a team of regional nurses.

As the
Central Office Nurse Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role within the Health and Medical Services Team, with occasional availability for consultation during evenings or weekends.

Based at the DCF Central Office and reporting to the Medical Director, your responsibilities will include healthcare analysis, policy development, responding to staff inquiries, project management, conducting training sessions, providing coverage for absences, and contributing to the recruitment of new nursing talent.


Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

  • Supervise DCF Regional Nurses, tracking time, evaluating performance, and managing workload.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor healthcare issues for children in DCF care, analyzing trends and proposing policy improvements.
  • Develop interventions based on data analysis, addressing policy, training, and interagency collaboration.
  • Support healthcarerelated interventions identified by DCF Managers and audits.
  • Assist in reporting to DCF Senior and Executive staff and field managers, and in policy development.
  • Respond to staff inquiries on medical issues, including medications, MassHealth, and healthcare resources.
  • Provide coverage and consultation from the Central Office for Regional DCF Nurses as needed.
  • Make referrals to specialized programs and assist with medical record collection.
  • Review referrals to Medical Residence foster homes and assess medical recommendations.
  • Interpret medical records for DCF staff and consult with other state agencies on medical issues.
  • Attend Special Kids Special Care meetings to review medically complex children in foster care
  • Attend Central Office Incident Notifications and plan monthly Health and Medical Services Team meetings.
  • Educate teams about referral opportunities to various programs.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years of pediatric nursing experience in an inpatient or home setting
  • Experienced in healthcare quality improvement and analytical skills.
  • Nursing experience with diverse populations.
  • Skilled in assessing children's healthcare needs and recommending improvements.
  • Able to navigate systems and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Knowledgeable about methods for improving healthcare outcomes for children.
  • Familiar with major healthcare issues of children in DCF care.
  • Capable of providing healthcare consultation in multidisciplinary settings.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and ability to travel within the state.

To Apply:


About the Department of Children and Families:

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

DCF's vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care, and education.


DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency, and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by: stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship, or adoption.

Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and, 6) committed to continuous learning.


Pre-Offer Process:


  • Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at and select option #4.


Qualifications

  • MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full time or equivalent part time experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic, or medical facility and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
  • Substitutions:
  • A Graduate degree with a major in nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
  • No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience._
  • Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES:
Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachu
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