Supervisor, Nursing - Long Term Care (LTC)
Job Summary
Supervises nursing home staff and nursing activities, including resident care and record-keeping. Assist in managing the nursing staff assigned to a particular shift within the nursing home. Takes action regarding provision of resources within the context of shifts or designated time frame. Assigns residents to available nursing staff, taking into consideration the resident's condition and the employee's skill level. Monitors resident care areas and other nursing home facilities for cleanliness and readiness. May fill in for clinical support staff when staffing gaps exist. Dependent on staffing needs, may fill in as a point of contact for technical training and troubleshooting for staff. Responsible for utilizing and ensuring staff follow the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to clients. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including providers to plan, implement and evaluate care. Includes personal care management, medication administration, care planning, scheduling physician visits, setting up appointments, and working with clients, families, home health services, county and state offices to assure client needs are met.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
- Previous Leadership Experience Preferred.
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Certification may be required depending on specialty or service area.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Department Details
$15,000 Sign On Bonus! $5,000 Relocation Assistance!
Pay & Schedule
Salary Range: $38.00 - $55.00 Pay Info: $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available! Full time, 40.00 Weekly Hours, Day Shift, Exempt / Salaried.
Benefits
Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Requirements
None specified.
Skills
Knowledge of clinical practices, strategic planning, administrative, and financial principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Recognizes problems and recommends solutions. Reacts calmly and effectively in emergencies. Interprets, adapts and supplies guidelines and procedures. Accountable to follow up with risk management and training of clinical staff as needed. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Participates in reviewing results of clinical performance assessments and recommends process improvements. Implements established performance improvement policies and trains employees on these policies. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.
Benefits
Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.