What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Supervisor Per Diem Days position at Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Flamingo?
Description
Kindred Hospital Las Vegas – Flamingo and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 78-bed hospital. With 66 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our ARU has 12 private rooms and is designed for people who have experience the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located less than 4 miles east of I-15 off of Flamingo Road. We are conveniently located within walking distance of a number of shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.
Essential Functions
- Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services.
- Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures.
- Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff.
- Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
- Maintains patient health care records.
- Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance.
- Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit.
- Time management skills and ability to organize priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Valid BLS certification
Experience
- Two years of nursing experience in a hospital.
- 1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience