Night Nurse Shift Supervisor

Brethren Retirement Community
Job Description | Shift Supervisor

Job Title: Shift Supervisor

Department: Nursing Department

Reports To: Director of Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The Shift Supervisor will plan and organize the nursing care for Elders of Brethren Retirement Community. He/She will directly supervise the licensed nursing Care Partners, Resident Assistants and STNAs. The major functions of this job are: toprovide leadership within the department to meet program goals and objectives;to provide leadership in a smooth transition of elders moving in and out of the facility and to maintain and respect all laws, rules and regulations.

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Other duties may be assigned

• Supervise and mentor licensed nursing Care Partners and unlicensed Care Partners in quality Elder services.
• Direct day-to-day operations of the neighborhood. This includes reviewing the care provided to Elders for a 24-hour period.
• Provide leadership and support for the resident‑centered care model.
• Assure quality of care by performing audits on issues such as, but not limited to: skin, falls, restraints, care plans, and infection control.
• Utilize reports in PCC or other electronic medical record software. Teach and monitor licensed nurses in the use of the software.
• Make regular rounds to visit acutely/terminally ill Elders and newly admitted or transferred Elders and assisting the Charge Nurses in assessing Elder needs.
• Support the licensed nursing Care Partners to meet Elder needs which may include but are not limited to emergency situations, admission and discharge of Elders and daily care.
• Assist in the admission/placement/transfer of Elders to the proper level of care.
• Resolve problem situations referred to him/her by the Charge Nurse after their attempts at resolution have proven futile.
• Serve as a liaison/multi‑disciplinary team member between Care Partners, administration, Elders, family, physicians, and other community members to maintain good rapport and public relations.
• Actively participate in the Nurse Manager on‑call rotation.
• Assist with other duties as necessary for smooth operation.
• Complete audits as assigned.
• Maintain a qualified, efficient Nursing Staff:

• Make daily contact with Care Partners on the neighborhoods, observing techniques and services rendered by Care Partners to ensure adherence to quality guidelines.
• Assist with the orientation of new Nursing Care Partners and providing recommendations regarding educational needs of current Care Partners.
• Coach, teach and counsel the nursing Care Partners.
• Review and make recommendations for revision and updating of policies and procedures.
• Participate in the assessment and identification of Care Partner needs, recruitment, hiring and the scheduling of hours within budgetary constraints.
• Evaluate job performance of nursing Care Partners.

Enhance professional and personal growth and development by:

• Attended educational programs, in‑services and scheduled meetings.
• Pursue advanced practice certification, college courses, etc.
• Direct and control assigned operations and information to maintain sound privacy and security practices and prevent privacy or security breaches. If a breach occurs, take corrective action.

Directly supervise the licensed nursing Care Partners and the nursing assistants. He/She performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training Care Partners, planning, assigning and directly work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining Care Partners; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licensed in State of Ohio as a Licensed Nurse.

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or…