Job Overview

RN Supervisor

Full-Time Part-Time and PRN Positions available!

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Act in the capacity as a Team Leader in a modified primary care setting.2. Provide regular resident status updates to appropriate personnel.3. Supervise Nurse Techs/Clinical Nurse I & II, and participate in their evaluations.4. Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each resident’s medical status upon admission and throughout the resident’s courseof treatment.5. Assist in the implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned resident.6. Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation of Consulate Health Care guidelines.7. Maintain ongoing communications with physicians concerning resident care.8. Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.9. Assist in recruiting and hiring nursing staff.10. Provide supervision/counseling as needed to unit nursing staff.11. Facilitate problem solving and open communications with the unit nursing staff.12. Assist in completion of annual performance appraisals for all unit personnel, including competence checklist.13. Assist nursing personnel to act in compliance with corporate policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.14. Monitor compliance with resident record documentation, as directed.15. Act as a resource person for nursing personnel and other staff.16. Coordinate staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage.17. Ensure effective interactions with patients and families.18. Ensure compliance with residents rights policies and work with families and other staff, as needed, to resolve grievances.19. Actively participate in the quality improvement process for the facility.20. Schedule, conduct and document regular meetings with direct reports staff to ensure effective communication.21. Attend and participate in department/facility meetings, as required.22. Participate in evaluations of Nurse Techs and Clinical Nurses I and II.23. Act in compliance with Consulate, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines.24. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical competency.

25. Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.26. Participate in and/or provide in-service education sessions.27. Oversee Falls Program and Pressure Sore Program for those residents on their team.28. Embrace Consulate Health Care’s five core values of compassion, honesty, integrity, respect, and passion, and incorporate them intothe daily job function.29. Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.30. Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.31. Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.32. Provide routine nursing services for residents as directed.33. May be trained and assigned to perform the Customer Care Liaison duties as needed.34. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Working Conditions

Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, Nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.).Moves intermittently during working hours.Is subject to frequent interruptions.Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants,tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.

Education & Certifications

Graduate/completion of approved/accredited school of nursing. Valid license as an RN in the state of practice.Must have CPR Certifications