RN Supervisor AM/PM

Status: Full-time, AM/PM shifts. Compensation: $55-$65 per hour, depending on experience.

About the Role

The primary responsibility of the RN Supervisor is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility. The RN Supervisor ensures the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times, as required by the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in resident care.
• Manage and administer IVs.
• Supervise, instruct, and assist LVN/LPN Nurses, Treatment Nurses, and CNAs in the provision of care with prompt response to call signals.
• Make rounds and provide reports.
• Perform skilled care assessments.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of staff.
• Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition.
• Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.
• Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers during visits and examinations.
• Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment, and changes in condition.
• Coordinate with resident families/significant others regarding care.
• Coordinate preparation for new admissions.
• Coordinate and respond to medical emergencies.
• Communicate new or updated orders for rehabilitation therapies.
• Verify laboratory test samples are obtained as ordered, results are received timely, and physicians are notified of results promptly.
• Provide resident care, including carrying out physician’s orders for care, medication, and treatment.
• Report significant findings, changes in condition, and potential concerns to the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator, Director of Nursing, or Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Oversee direct care activities to ensure care delivery is consistent and follows policies and procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans, reviewing for regulatory compliance and nursing standards.
• Ensure physician orders are current, accurate, signed, and communicated to nursing staff and other clinical disciplines.
• Ensure documentation and investigation of incidents are appropriate, monitoring for accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with ancillary services (Pharmacy, Labs, Therapies) for efficient, timely, and accurate delivery of services and reports.
• Regularly communicate information and changes to staff.
• Counsel, coach, and educate employees to maintain or improve performance.
• Complete audits of med carts, med rooms, charting/documentation, and other nursing practices.
• Monitor and evaluate infection control practices.
• Participate in new employee orientation and trainings.
• Identify staffing needs.

Supervisory Requirements

• Assist with the overall supervision and management of the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility, and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience with EHR software preferred (PCC).

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Registered Nursing License (RN).
• Current CPR certification.
• Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision with the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.