Assisted Living Nurse Supervisor (RN)

Education/Training: RN
Apple Ridge Assisted Living Nurse Supervisor:

• Supervise the direct care of Apple Ridge tenants including creating and implementing specialized care plans. Collaborate with the Assisted living director and manager to implement best practices.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

• Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Appleton Area Health.
• Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety/Infection Control, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
• Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements working with quality manager.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork: Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction including appropriate judgment.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or patients regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
• Promotes positive public relations with patients, family members and guests.
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
• Education/Training: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent of education or experience

Skill(s):

Cognitive and Affective Competencies:

• Problem-solving skills including cost-benefit analysis.
• Ability to utilize verbal and written communication skills in order to address external and internal customers, including senior management and various other individuals.
• Develop and operate personal computer applications.
• Negotiate, instruct, supervise, persuade and influence people.
• Analyze, evaluate, integrate, compile and compare data and information.
• Formulate and develop policies and procedures.
• Active listening, conflict management and team building.
• Proficiency in planning, organizing, delegation and communicating departmental goals and work plans as they relate to the overall mission.
• Experience: Prior experience infection control and nursing preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Scheduled on-call time required.
• Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by quality service and positive staff attitudes.
• Demonstrates and actively promotes and understanding and commitment to the mission of AAH through performing behaviors consistent with the AAH mission statement and standard of excellence.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
• Facilitate private and government safety initiatives, such as Minnesota Hospital Association, OSHA, Medi-sota etc.
• Completing regular clinical health assessments of residents’ health status
• Monitoring residents’ health status and administering medications as ordered by a provider
• Interacting with residents’ families and reporting changes in their health care plans
• Maintains safety of all residents and employees. Responds appropriately to safety hazards and reports any issues to the appropriate person. Ensure that all staff follow the infection control policy and procedure.
• Work with assisted living director to assist in staff meetings, trainings, and provide competency trainings.
• Provides appropriate training for staff and ensures staff complete required competencies.
• Maintains accurate documentation of employee training, employee communication and competencies.
• Assists with shift coverage when needed or call-ins occur.
• Be available by phone for reporting/notification requirements and employee questions regarding resident’s care.
• Communicates with the LALD on resident updates, staffing concerns, training and overall quality of care.
• Other duties as assigned by Assisted Living Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.89 - $48.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $48