Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a RN Unit Supervisor

Hours: 1130pm - 730am

Days: Monday - Friday

About our Company:

Morris Park Nursing Home is a family owned and operated company since 1971. We have a great family oriented spirit and treat each staff member with the respect they deserve. The working atmosphere is team orientated and we your team members will help you achieve greatness. All staff are offered a delicious hot meal for each shift, and the cooks are amazing. There's always ample amounts of food !!

Responsibilities:

Management of Nursing Personnel

• Provides leadership and direction to nursing personnel in accordance with organizational/ departmental goals
• Counsels employees, taking appropriate educations and/or disciplinary action inclusive of termination as necessary
• Schedules staff in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff (including covering call-ins etc.)
• Informs DNS of personnel activities and problems on a timely basis

Management of Nursing Department

• Manages the deliver of resident care, maximizing efficiency and quality
• Perform acute illness/injury assessment; and treatment, physical assessment of elders; observe signs and symptoms associated with changes in the elders physical and emotional health
• Coordinates follow up care with physicians, other professionals, and community agencies
• Transcribes and interprets physicians orders for accuracy and ensures that medications have been ordered, documents in the medical record
• Collaborates with the facilities Infection Control Nurse to meet standards to include but not limited ACIP, CDC, OSHA, and DOH.
• Initiates development and implementation of resident care standards, policies and procedures to meet DOH/ HCFA regulations.
• Monitors adherence to resident care standards through QA/QI process.
• Interprets policies/ procedures/ regulations to staff.
• Assists in directing the process that facilitates the completion of required documentation i.e.: MDS /Care Plan, PRI, MAR, Treatments Sheets, Medical updates, Roster Matrix, etc.
• Assures effective communication with the resident, family, and health care team.
• Maintains the highest level of customer service.
• Ensures a safe secure environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Directs the data collection of all complaint investigations, incident reports and critical resident investigations, summarizes information and takes appropriate action after consultation with the Director of Nursing.
• Keeps DON informed of resident care problems or issues, and participates in the development of an action plan to address them.

Leadership

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, utilizes management skills to accomplish facility goals.
• Maintains the facility at DOH survey readiness at all times.
• Analyzes the problems, plan resolution strategies, implement plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Assists in the development of the unit schedules according to published time frames, utilizing staff effectively.
• Effectively utilizes the counseling process with employees, significant issues reviewed with the DON.
• Fosters problem-solving abilities of staff.
• Supports facility management and staff by facilitating change in a positive manner.

Education

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the on-going educational needs of nursing staff.
• Assures the orientation process of all new nursing employees in collaboration with Unit Managers / Supervisors/ Nurse Educator.
• Shares current knowledge and up to date clinical expertise with staff through formal and informal education.
• Provides for on-going evaluation and achievement of staff clinical competencies.
• Participate in, and attend various committees, and workshops of the facility as assigned.
• Participate in and promote a safe work setting.

Qualifications:

• Must hold valid Registered Nurse (RN) License in NY State
• Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields with LTC experience
• Familiarity with medical software (SIGMA) and equipment
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time