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At The Grove at Cherry Hill, we are committed to providing extraordinary health care which begins with our staff. We are a 20-bed long term ventilator unit providing a full scope of respiratory care including tracheostomy care, suctioning, vital sign monitoring, tracheostomy changes and nebulizer/MDI administration. Our extraordinary professionals. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes an active role in direct resident assessment and care;
• Supervises and coordinates nursing personnel in providing direct resident care in adherence to State and Federal regulations;
• Formulates individualized nursing care plans utilizing the nursing process;
• Assesses each resident daily and implements a change in the course of action as needed;
• Assists the physician on rounds and ensures that pertinent information is communicated to and from him/her and orders are taken correctly;
• Participates in the training and supervision of nursing personnel;
• Utilizes effectively the general principles of leadership and supervision;
• Manages conflict through effective problem-solving and communication skills;
• Acts calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations;
• Prepares daily assignment of duties, treatments, and miscellaneous tasks;
• Assists with implementation of facility’s Quality Improvement Program;
• Assumes responsibility for the identification of potential safety hazards and for the identification of noncompliance with facility guidelines as set forth in the Policy and Procedure Manuals;
• Maintains accurate resident care records and documents pertinent data reflecting the use of the nursing process;
• Attends and participates productively in the resident care meetings, staff meetings and in-services;
• Maintains active licensure;
• Attends all mandated in-services;
• Takes an active role in teaching (formal or informal presentation) with residents, families and staff;
• Dispenses medication and performs treatments, as requested, and in accordance with Staten Island Care Center policies and procedures;
• Assures that each resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident’s health condition;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• In absence of RN Supervisor, may be required to perform responsibilities of RN Supervisor.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Education

• Must possess valid unencumbered state license.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, preferred.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience preferred as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care Facility. Must have, as a minimum of six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.