POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day activities of the facility during your shift in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Admitting, transferring and discharging residents
• Assessment and development of resident care plans
• Ensuring that all resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean and safe
• Maintaining medicine supply room well stocked
• Monitoring nursing staff to ensure they are complying with residents care plan
• Checking that staff wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when providing resident care
• Ensuring that nursing staff follow established hand washing and hygiene procedures
• Passing out medications when needed
• Making rounds with physicians as requested
• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
• Following Infection and Control policies
• Conducting fire safety and disaster preparedness drills as required
• Completing accidents/incident reports as required
• Attending meetings and serving on committees
• Complying with annual facility in-service training programs

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

Nursing Degree from accredited school or college

Valid RN license in good standing

Valid CPR and BLS card

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)

May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Working throughout the nursing areas

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels