Registered Nurse Supervisor - Full Time- Pay in Lieu of Benefits- $42 + shift diff

Summary of Duties

Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines, and supervise daily nursing activities performed by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Medication Assistants Certified (MAC), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).

Essential Job Functions

• Direct the day‑to‑day nursing functions of LPNs, MACs, and CNAs on designated nursing units during the assigned shift, ensuring care is rendered according to the resident’s plan of care and facility policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide resident care including assessments, care planning, treatments, medications, interventions, communications, and other resident care activities according to resident care plans and physician orders.
• Document residents’ responses to care consistent with applicable policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Communicate with physicians, Director of Nursing Services, and other employees regarding resident status, new admissions, and shift activities.
• Report residents’ condition and shift occurrences to on‑coming staff.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary and document care and treatment as indicated.
• Review and transcribe physician orders according to policy and ensure orders are executed.
• Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Supervisor.
• Complete medication pass audits, count medication as assigned, and report any discrepancies to the Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Complete forms, communication records, and reports as required.
• Coordinate resident activities with other staff members and departments as indicated and inform staff of new resident admissions.
• Report all discrepancies, problems, and/or issues regarding resident care to the Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Alabama. One (1) year experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Specific Requirements

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Alabama.
• Current CPR certification.
• Computer skills with the ability to become proficient with appropriate software.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to see and hear (or use prosthetics that enable these senses) adequately to meet position requirements.
• Ability to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds using proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Ability to walk/stand for approximately 75 % of the day.
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.