RN Supervisor

Job Summary

Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and staff nurse in accordance with state and federal standards. This supervision may be required by the DON to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
• Supervise all floor nurses and staff members, to ensure that care is being provided based on established standards, provide conflict resolution to issues between staff members, and replace nurses that call-off or are no-call/no-show.
• Assist the ADON/DON with calculating daily staffing needs based on census requirements.
• Review doctor’s orders for new and current residents; ensure that care is being provided based on current orders.
• Oversee and assist nurses performing resident assessments.
• Career Advancement
• Coordinate care through communication with resident’s family members, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Manage family concerns with resident’s care.
• Update ADON/DON on important situations related to the residents or the Health Center.
• Enter admission orders in ECS for new residents to the Health Center.
• Assist nurses with managing emergencies in the Health Center or independent living.
• Request supplies for the unit from the Central Supply.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. A minimum of one year as a supervisor is required. Must be CPR Certified.
• Experience And Basic Knowledge: One year of long term care desirable. Med-surg, Home Health, Emergency Room experience helpful. Also experience working with the handicapped or developmentally disabled adults. Will train on-the-job in lieu of above experience.