Registered Nurse Supervisor- SCALF

Position Summary of Duties

Responsible for supervising the day-to-day clinical activities in accordance with current standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility (SCALF) and as may be required by the Administrator/Executive Director to ensure that quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsible Job Functions

• Provide clinical oversight to the SCALF.
  • Ensure assessments and care plans are updated and completed timely according to state regulations and Noland policy, and are appropriately communicated to resident, family/staff.
• Recommend policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions.
  • Implement approved policies and procedures.
• Assist with the development, education and assure follow-thru with facility policy and procedures.
  • Make written and oral reports and recommendations as necessary/required concerning the clinical operation of the facility.
• Direct behaviors of employees by use of observation.
  • Take immediate corrective action, to include counseling and/or appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
• Develop methods for coordination with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing Quality Assurance Program.
• Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
  • Evaluate residents to determine appropriate level of care of admission, transfer and discharge, report problem areas and assist with the coordination of this process.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
  • Schedule daily rounds on all shifts to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the resident’s request.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility, including screenings.
  • Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
  • Schedule physician visits as necessary.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled with appropriate technique utilized.
  • Develop and implement procedures for the safe operation of all equipment, including competency evaluation of employees.
  • Provide care as necessary.
    • Perform special projects, other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid Alabama license as a registered nurse.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements

• For Essential Job Functions:
  • Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
  • Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
  • Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  • Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
  • Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.