Nursing Supervisor; RN

General Purpose

The primary responsibility of the RN Supervisor is to supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities of the facility during the tour of duty. This supervision must comply with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

• Coordinate and participate in resident care.
• Manage and administer IVs.
• Supervise, instruct, and assist LVN/LPN nurses, treatment nurses, and CNAs in provision of care with prompt response to call signals.
• Make rounds and provide report.
• 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 health‑care providers during visits and examinations.
• Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment, and changes in condition.
• Communicate 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 promptly.
• Provide resident care, including carrying out physician orders, providing medication, and treatment.
• Report significant findings or 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 with policies and procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans. Review for regulatory compliance and nursing standards.
• Assure physician orders are current, accurate, signed, and communicated to the nursing staff and other clinical disciplines.
• Assure documentation and investigation of incidents are appropriate and monitor for accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with ancillary services for efficient, timely, and accurate delivery of services and reports (Pharmacy, Labs, Therapies).
• Regularly communicate information and changes to staff.
• Counsel, coach, and educate employees to maintain or improve performance.
• Complete audits of the med carts, med rooms, charting/documentation, and other nursing practices.
• Monitor and evaluate infection control practices.
• Participate in new employee orientation and training.
• Identify staffing needs.

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

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Two or more years of experience, preferably in a long‑term care facility, and a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience with EHR software preferred (PCC).

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.