POSITION

The NURSE Supervisor assesses resident care and manages facility employees in the provision of care and services according to professional standards of nursing practice, consistent with facility philosophy of care and county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, under the direction of the Director of Nursing. Assists in the development and implements policy and procedures consistent with current law.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current, active license as a Registered Nurse
• 1 year experience in long term geriatric nursing care Experience and/or training preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures, etc, which is necessary for providing quality care.
• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing personnel.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the nursing procedures manual is current at all times and reflects day to day nursing care procedures performed in this facility.
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
• Meet with nursing staff as well as support personnel in planning the department services programs and activities.
• Ensure that a sufficient number of nursing personnel are available to meet the daily needs of each resident.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments with acceptable nursing standards.
• Perform administrative duties as necessary.
• Make rounds with physician as needed.
• Ensure physicians record and sign progress orders on a timely basis in accordance with current regulations.
• Fill out and complete accident/incident reports.
• Ensure that routine documentation is in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Make daily rounds of your unit during your shift.
• Monitor medication pass and treatment schedules.
• Review nurses notes to ensure that they reflect the resident response to care provided in accordance with the resident needs and wishes.
• Make periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered to evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status.
• Participate in the preliminary and comprehensive assessment of the nursing needs of the resident and develop a written care plan.Ensure that established post- mortem procedures are followed.
• Administer professional services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Review and ensure that the resident’s care plan in being followed when administering care.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Comply with resident rights ensuring that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Must function as a team member and have flexibility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with personnel, residents and all visitors.
• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance