LPN - Nurse Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate resident and patient information in the clinical system of record, including new admission notes, daily skill notes, care plan details, points of care, physician orders, medication orders, scheduled assessments, leaves of absences, and discharges.
• Conducts daily rounds on residents and ensures follow-up on family concerns, medication administration issues, physician visits, and outstanding orders.
• Reviews the 24-hour Nursing Report for accuracy and completeness regarding new admissions, new orders, changes in condition or behavior, discharges, suspected or confirmed wounds or infections.
• Directly supervises and leads the work of assigned team members, including interviewing, selection, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensures completion of assigned orientation materials and required education, in-services, and other training.
• Ensures the clinical system of record is consistently and effectively utilized daily and serves as an internal resource for team member training and questions.
• Observes medication passes regularly, monitors call light response times, and conducts chart reviews to check team members’ work and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Privately reviews incomplete or inaccurate work with individual team members as needed and escalates ongoing performance concerns where appropriate.
• Manages and directs the Restorative Program and Bowel and Bladder Program to ensure appropriate care is delivered and accurate documentation is present.
• Provides written reports to the Director of Nursing on chart reviews, family or resident issues, employee issues, medication errors, incidents, critical events, and negative outcomes at the end of each shift.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for staff questions regarding confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, interpretation of regulations, and resolves issues professionally.
• Champions continuous improvement by implementing process changes, communicating expectations, and monitoring adaptation while coaching others to achieve organizational objectives.
• Manages programming needs in the clinical system of record as requested.
• Maintains proficient working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures, and assists in developing and delivering in-service trainings.
• Promotes Quality Assessment Performance Improvement and participates in performance improvement projects as requested.
• Assists with answering call lights, administering medication, feeding residents, and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing or healthcare management.
• Valid and unencumbered LPN or RN license in the state of Tennessee.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficient technical aptitude with emphasis in MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of assistive devices such as Hoyer lifts.
• At least 2 years of experience in a long-term care environment; supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior experience with PointClickCare preferred.

Skills

• Professional interpersonal skills with a wide range of individuals and situations.
• Dedication to leading by example and ability to remain calm and objective when faced with challenging situations.
• Professional written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clinical information effectively to non-clinical stakeholders.
• High math aptitude.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance.
• On-site team member gym.
• Paid time off with cash-out option.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Award-winning team member appreciation events.

Licenses & Certifications: CPR, Licensed Practical Nurse.