RN Nursing Supervisor 3pm to 11pm Monday to Friday

About the role

Belle Care is redefining what a nursing facility can be. We combine the warmth of a close-knit community with a commitment to exceptional clinical care, creating an environment where residents receive personalized attention and employees have the support they need to excel. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team, accessible leadership, and professionals who take pride in doing things the right way. We believe in providing the resources, staffing support, and recognition our team deserves, because great care starts with a great workplace.

Responsibilities

• Verifies daily staffing and redistribution, as necessary;
• Collaborates with all charge nurses daily, to exchange information regarding resident care, resident condition and all matters affecting resident well-being (i.e. admissions, discharges, transfers, out of or within the building), makes recommendations regarding nursing process, and communicates concerns to supervisors of other departments;
• Makes rounds, morning and night, as time allows, to assess residents condition, giving special attention to critically ill residents;
• Ensures that the individual nursing care plan is followed for each resident;
• Performs medication passes and/or direct resident care as needed;
• Participates in resident care committee meetings;
• Reinforces the training and orientation of nursing personnel and provides positive reinforcement;
• Answers any/all emergencies throughout the shift (i.e., change of resident condition or pronouncement of death);
• Assists in assuring a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees, and visitors;
• Assures that the building is secure during the evening and night hours by checking doors and alarms according to nursing facility protocols;
• Reviews incident and investigative reports for accuracy and completeness;
• Monitors meal service on the units and in the dining areas to identify issues requiring intervention and to assure resident meal satisfaction and nutritional adequacy;
• Assists in development and implementation of nursing facility Quality Improvement Program;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• The RN Nursing Supervisor must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and must hold a current registration with the professional board of nurse examiners of the State.
• Experience in the nursing field.
• Supervisory experience in long term care is required.

Job Skills

• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied and equipment used in the area to which assigned.
• Knowledge of dietetic, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of medications, their proper dosage, and expected results.
• Skill in handling and manipulating instruments and equipment.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise the nursing functions in an effective manner.
• Ability to maintain an empathetic attitude toward residents and to gain their confidence in order to work with them effectively.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions of a technical nature.
• Able to recognize and identify symptoms and to make decisions quickly in emergencies.
• Able to train subordinates in work procedures and to organize and direct training carried out by members of the staff.
• Possesses the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Provides annual verification of a negative TB skin test.