Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

The Nurse Supervisor assists the Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing in overseeing daily operations within the nursing department, including supervision, training, support in nurse delegation duties, and ensuring optimal care and services for residents.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and restores residents' well-being by overseeing the nurse delegation program and day-to-day nursing assessments.
• Ensures resident care is provided in a dignified and respectful manner.
• Performs assessments for each resident prior to admission, 30 days after admission, every six months thereafter, or as needed for any status change.
• Provides assistance on functional assessments, including Fall Risk Assessment, Mini-Mental Assessment, Geriatric Depression Scale, and/or Elopement Assessment.
• Notifies the Director of Nursing, Administrator, physician, and family when significant changes in condition occur and takes appropriate action as directed.
• Assists in emergency situations involving residents.
• Responsible for writing Incident Reports in a timely manner and following up with appropriate investigations.
• Ensures medications are ordered and received from the pharmacy in a timely manner and handled according to company policy.
• Ensures appropriate contact with physicians regarding written and verbal orders, including proper transcription of orders with accuracy and follow-up as indicated.
• Functions as a floor nurse as needed, including administering PRN medication.
• Makes daily rounds to determine unit effectiveness and identifies needs and concerns.
• Identifies and communicates trends on the care floor and assists the Director of Nursing and Administrator with a plan of action.
• Makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures to maintain compliance with state and federal laws while offering the best possible care to residents.
• Ensures the care department sustains compliance with state and federal laws and community policies and procedures.
• Completes forms and reports as requested by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.
• Collaborates efficiently with state inspectors regarding surveys and care complaints.
• Assures residents' service department, supplies, equipment, and work areas are clean, neat, and orderly, and submits requests for supplies within departmental budgets.
• Maintains good rapport with residents, families, visitors, and community members and resolves concerns promptly.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.

Requirements

• Current State of Hawaii Nursing License (LVN, RN), in good standing.
• Current Tuberculosis Clearance, according to the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.

Schedule

Overnight shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (casual hire).