RN Supervisor-H (full-time noc)

Essential Duties

• Aid the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities.
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
• Maintain current reference material at nurses’ stations.
• Recommend written material to assist the nursing service department.
• Maintain the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Evaluate nursing service personnel compliance with procedures.
• Report to the Director as necessary.
• Review and update departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Evaluate nursing service personnel compliance with job descriptions.
• Participate in the quality assurance program.
• Prepare and present reports to facility surveys.
• Review and update resident discharge plans.
• Plan the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Meet with nursing staff to plan services, programs, and activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies regarding resident information access and disclosure.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access facility information systems.

Committee Functions

• Attend various facility committee meetings.
• Prepare and submit written and/or oral reports of nursing service programs and activities.
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Develop the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
• Review and update discharge plans and make them available to the Care Plan Committee.
• Implement recommendations from established committees.

Personnel Functions

• Ensure sufficient nursing and support staff are available.
• Enroll nursing assistants in approved training programs.
• Supervise nursing assistants under direct supervision of licensed nurses.
• Make daily rounds to monitor nursing staff performance.
• Monitor absenteeism and report problem areas.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Resolve complaints and grievances.
• Administer disciplinary actions fairly.
• Report occupational exposures and incidents of fraud.
• Ensure proper use of computer workstations.

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions.
• Greet newly admitted residents and escort them to their rooms.
• Escort physicians for rounds as necessary.
• Inform the Director about delayed physician visits.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians to plan care.
• Notify the attending physician and next-of-kin of resident condition changes.
• Visit residents daily to assess their physical and emotional status.
• Ensure direct nursing care is provided by licensed nurses, CNAs, or trainees.
• Review nurses' notes for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, and authorize restraints.
• Monitor medication administration and treatment schedules.
• Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Check on residents unable to call for help.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
• Inform family members of resident deaths and arrange funerals.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Plan and implement annual facility in-service training programs.
• Supervise clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.

Safety and Sanitation

• Develop safety standards for the nursing service department.
• Evaluate and classify tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on appropriate in-service programs.
• Maintain an adequate supply of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Inspect nursing service work areas for cleanliness and safety.