RN 11-7 SUPERVISOR

Full-time position with competitive wages and excellent benefit package.
DUTIES
1. Perform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or
attain the highest practical level of functioning and to coordinate total nursing care for the
residents as illustrated by the following:
a. Assesses residents who have had an accident or incident that results in
injury or any unusual event. Documents findings as per Resident Care
Manual Policy.
b. Thoroughly investigates allegations of alleged abuse / neglect or misappropriation of property and notifies appropriate parties as per
policy.
c. Makes daily rounds in areas of nursing care under his/her supervision, visiting each unit to evaluate overall unit performance, and to receive
comments relating to the residents needs and problems, and implement
necessary changes.
d. Delegates responsibility to nursing personnel through work
assignments, etc. for direct nursing and non-nursing care of patients
during the shift.
e. Assists in assessing level and number of personnel assigned to the unit.
Makes recommendations regarding such personnel where indicated for better patient care and utilization of such personnel.
f. Supervises and evaluates the performance of nursing personnel under his/her direct supervision.
g. Instructs nursing personnel on new policies and procedures and treatments to allow for the most effective use of nursing time.
h. Reports status of nursing personnel and other supervisory matters to the
Assistant Director of Nursing Services and/or Director of Nursing Services, on a daily basis.
i. Makes recommendations for hiring, disciplining, evaluating and the
termination of personnel through written reports and verbal
communication.
j. Completes appropriate evaluation summaries and assists with those completed by Unit Managers and/or Charge Nurses, as needed.
k. Assists in the scheduling of personnel to adequately cover all nursing shifts.
l. Assists with the preparation of the nursing department budget and adheres to that budget as approved by the Executive Director.
m. Assesses, monitors, and treats specific patient care conditions pursuant to physician orders.
n. Maintains open line of communication with attending physician regarding patient care and/or treatment issues.
o. Verifies the coordination of nursing care with other departments and disciplines within the Facility to best meet resident care objectives.
p. Conducts periodic rounds to observe Facility appearance and safety, and makes recommendations or assignments for nursing personnel in regard to these concerns and/or report these concerns to the appropriate personnel.
q. Coordinates the resolution of resident activity, social service, and nutritional problems observed by nursing personnel.
2. Establishes and maintains resident care systems per standardized procedure that are consistent throughout the Facility. These include:
a. Unit Management System for group assignments and nursing assistant responsibilities.
b. Restraint Reduction System to verify restraints are at a minimum, and that restraints are released at least every two hours, or per Care Plan. Restraint releases are to occur on the unit at the same time or per Care Plan, and be observed by a licensed staff member.
c. Turning and Positioning System to verify schedules are followed every two hours or per Care Plan.
d. Resident Ambulation System to verify effectiveness and adherence to
resident ambulation program.
e. Scheduling System to verify scheduling for nurses and cna's is completed
in a fair and consistent manner.
f. Nourishment/Supplements System to verify nourishments/supplements are passed according to developed schedule.
g. Cleanliness System to verify that environment is clean, orderly and organized. Reviews written cleaning schedules.
h. Infection Control System to verify residents are not at risk for infection.
i. Pharmacy System to verify correct meds are received timely, meds are discarded timely and properly and costs are appropriate for resident payer sources; and med room and med carts are monitored for policy compliance.
j. Lab System to verify labs are drawn timely, and in accordance with doctors orders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training:Maintains a current, valid License as a registered professional nurse in good standing.
Must have current CPR certification.
A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be
able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to residents as well as to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and transfer and transport
residents. Must be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer,
pre-employment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and incompatibilities; decision-making skill; proficient assessment skills; safety techniques; basic computer skills; able to operate various medical and office equipment,
auditory and visual skills. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in
writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
Experience:
Possesses a minimum one (1) year of experience in nursing service administration.