Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure

• Supervisory experience (Required)

• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Supervisor position is responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice; for coordinating nursing programs; for recognizing and assisting in solving professional, administrative and supervisory problems

• Position exercises considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge in solving nursing problems within established policies and practices

• Determines the optimal allocation of present staff, per shift and assignment on each unit is present

• Coordinates the care of patients on assigned shift

• Communicates shifts concerns by unit to appropriate staff

• Receives employee, resident and family grievances

• Refers information to appropriate manager

• Assists nurses in completing risk assessments and investigations of injury

• Notifies Assistant Director of Nursing and Human Resources Director of identified learning needs

• Works with the Staffing Coordinator and Director of Nursing to assure that vacancies are filled in advance

• Performs rounds to monitor the conditions and care of acutely ill patients

• Provides clinical expertise in the management of medical and psychiatric emergencies

• Meets routinely with the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing

• Assists with the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures

• Attends facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Meetings