Summary of Responsibilities:

They are responsible for oversight of Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performance, documentation, and specific LPN/CNA responsibilities regarding resident care of the nursing unit. 

The Registered Nurse Supervisor provides supervision to ensure quality direct and indirect care and assistance, medication administration, treatments, and documentation for residents. The Registered Nurse Supervisor assesses resident needs initially and on an ongoing basis. They assume responsibility for participation in orientation, educational development, evaluation, and discipline of subordinate staff on unit.

Essential Functions:

• Assumes responsibility for facility, residents, and staff in the absence of the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing or the Skilled Nursing Administrator
• Assesses resident needs initially and on an ongoing basis
• Assumes responsibility for participation in orientation, educational development, evaluation, and discipline of subordinate staff on unit
• Completes initial assessment on admission and contributes to the minimum data set (MDS) as needed
• Identifies physical, psychosocial, educational, and discharge needs of the resident
• Involves appropriate staff in the assessment of residents
• Assigns and coordinates nursing care, activities of daily living, and dining services needs
• Initiates and completes plan of care, updates frequently to reflect residents current status
• Supervises the administration of medication and prescriptions per physicians orders
• Administers and documents medications and tests in accordance with facility policy and state and federal regulations as assigned
• Accurately documents administration, withholding, and effectiveness of medications
• Administers and documents treatments and procedures as defined by policy as assigned
• Properly transcribes medication orders as necessary
• Demonstrates good working knowledge and identification of medications, their adverse reactions, and proper mode of administration
• Notifies physician when Rx is inappropriate or new order is needed
• Documents overall well-being of resident
• Maintains medication cart, medication room, and medication refrigerator ensuring outdated medications treatments and medications are disposed of
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Observe and report changes in condition, reports pertinent observations and reactions of residents and/or behaviors to physician
• Encourages resident’s independence in performance of all daily living activities as appropriate
• Understands special needs of the cognitively impaired resident and utilizes appropriate interventions and approaches
• Responsible to oversee subordinate’s performance, documentation, and responsibilities (LPN and CNA)
• Is flexible and adapts to changing situations
• Reports unsafe equipment and hazards to charge nurse promptly
• Participates in emergency drills and follows safety protocol
• Maintains a safe, orderly, clean, and pleasant environment
• Follows and support practices to keep residents safe and free from harm, actively participates in improving resident safety
• Practices appropriate infection control and safety awareness
• Completes annual education/competencies and in-services as assigned
• Participate in on-call rotation

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position supervises RNs, LPNs and CNAs.

Other Duties:

• Perform standard responsibilities of a Registered Nurse to provide floor coverage

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time or part-time position. Standards days and hours of work vary. This position requires the ability to work during nonstandard hours including evenings (depending on shift assigned), weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. This position participates in rotational on-call.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years of nursing experience
• 1-3 years experience in a role with supervisory responsibilities
Certification and License Requirements:

• PA Registered Nurse License (required)
• CPR Certification (required)