Registered Nurse Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift activities and perform a wide range of duties, including assessing patients, administering medications, managing emergencies, and ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.
• Work cohesively with the HSA and DON in the coordination of the healthcare delivery system, as well as other functions with the facility.
• Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that nursing processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance and accreditation standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization.
• Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds, provide direct patient care, triage, assess patient needs, develop care plans, and coordinate services.
• Cook up and guide the delivery of the nursing service program within the facility, including direct oversight, leadership, management, guidance, support, and evaluation of clinical performance by the LPNs, CNAs/MAs, EMTs, and RNs.
• Aid with orientation and training activities of clinical personnel.
• Serve as a professional role model and mentor to motivate, develop, and retain nursing staff.
• Understand and adhere to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
• Work in accordance with the HSA and DON to fulfill the contractual requirements for the delivery of quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within NV.
• Must have a minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience within a healthcare setting, correctional healthcare experience preferred.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Physical Capabilities

• Must have the ability to stand for long periods.
• Lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds).
• Bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances.
• Perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.