Nursing Supervisor RN

About the role

The Nursing Supervisor RN at The Commons maintains quality clinical care for residents/clients through direct supervision of nursing staff, communicates modifications to policy and procedures, oversees compliance, and serves as a resource to clinical staff. The role manages the daily activities of the clinical staff with openings available on the Long Term Care Floor and Short Term Rehab.

Responsibilities

• Resident Care
  • Supervises the clinical care planning and delivery processes to ensure the coordination of quality patient care.
  • Reviews and updates the care plan accordingly.
  • Assesses residents/clients upon admission and periodically as conditions change.
  • Performs rounds to evaluate patient condition.
  • Provides direct patient care when indicated.
  • Obtains and implements Physician Orders, checking for accuracy and completeness.
  • Communicates effectively with the client/resident, family and interdisciplinary team and ensures staff members communicate effectively as well.
  • Delivers education and instruction to residents, clients, families and caregivers when needed.
  • Communicates between shifts regarding changes in resident/client conditions.
  • Ensures a safe and secure environment for clients/residents, staff and visitors.
  • Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintains the highest level of customer service within the area of responsibility.
  • Provides clinical assessment to MD/NPs on call for quality outcomes delivered to patients.
• Management and Employee Development
  • Provides daily leadership, direction and prioritization to personnel in accordance with Loretto’s policies, procedures, goals and mission.
  • Plans, implements and evaluates the clinical competencies and on-going educational/orientation needs of the staff.
  • Updates orientation or training materials as needed.
  • Shares current knowledge and up-to-date clinical expertise with staff through formal and informal education.
  • Takes responsibility for own education and stays clinically current.
• Budget
  • Develops and monitors the department staffing pattern to meet the needs of the patients, within budget parameters.
  • Checks staff overtime and shifts/hours worked.
• Compliance
  • Enforces the bargaining unit contract fairly and consistently. Addresses issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Ensures all annual and re-orientation requirements for nursing staff are met.
  • Ensures all regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to by nursing staff and self.
  • Monitors and maintains compliance with third party agencies.
• Documentation
  • Supervises the processes that facilitate the thorough and accurate completion of required documentation, including but not limited to: skin/wound reports, ADLs, weights, nourishment, monthly MAR/TAR checks, Admissions, Discharges, incident reports, investigations, audits, PRIs.
• Quality
  • Monitors adherence to the patient care standards through QAPI/QA processes, taking remedial action when needed.
  • Participates in Quality Assurance Initiatives. Collects and provides data as required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in nursing, preferably with 1–2 years in an acute/long-term care setting.
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or BS in a related field preferred.
• Current New York State RN license and registration in good standing required.
• Proven patient assessment skills.
• Adheres to best practice nursing care.
• Ability to supervise and guide staff while carrying out the duties of an RN.
• Proficient in the care planning process.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Ability and knowledge to respond in emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze problems, plan resolution strategies, implement solutions and evaluate outcomes.
• Proficient in computer programs and able to learn new software rapidly.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Walking/Standing: 50%
• Sitting: 40%
• Lifting: 10% (up to 50 lbs)

Pay

$42.61/hour – $50.11/hour (includes evening and night shift differentials).

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Discounted gym membership
• Generous paid time-off accrual
• Fun events for employees
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Employee Coaches to help achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites