Nursing Shift Supervisior, RN, Evening Shift

Job Description

Divinity Staffing Services is seeking a Nursing Shift Supervisor to join a compassionate and dedicated skilled nursing/long-term care facility in Delaware. The facility’s goal is to provide exceptional rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care services with dignity and respect, in partnership with the residents and families.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – BSN preferred. Must have a current, valid RN license in Delaware or hold compact state license.
• Must attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of changes in nursing practice as well as to maintain current licensure.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language verbally and in writing.
• Must possess current, comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Must demonstrate excellent clinical skills and judgment, including comprehensive nursing assessments; safe medication administration, intravenous therapy, enteral feedings, and treatments per infection control standards; and transcribing and implementing physicians orders accurately.
• Must have two years nursing experience including one year of acute care experience. Must have knowledge of Federal and State regulations, laws and guidelines related to skilled nursing.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to work collaboratively with professional and nonprofessional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, regulatory agencies and the general public.
• Must be compassionate and understanding of the needs of the elderly and disabled.
• Must support and promote the core vision, mission and values of The Milton and Hattie Kutz Home.
• Must comply with HIPPA regulations related to confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Must possess computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Assists the Unit Managers in carrying out the day to day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations and policies that govern the facility.
• Communicates effectively with other shifts to ensure continuity of care; receives and gives report from off-going and on-coming supervisory nurses.
• Completes written/oral reports for the Director of Nursing concerning the operation of his/her shift.
• Makes frequent rounds on all units to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
• Ensures all established policies and procedures, including dress code and wearing name tags, are followed by all nursing personnel.
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Participates in the development of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/goals and interventions to be accomplished.
• Reviews complaints/concerns expressed by residents or families and initiates written grievance report. Documents actions taken to resolve the complaint at the Unit level, or refer to the Unit Manager, Director of Nursing or other Department Head for resolution.
• Attends all Nursing Department staff meetings.
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
• Participates in regulatory agency inspections.
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Assists the Staff Development Coordinator with the orientation of new personnel.
• Completes evaluations on assigned personnel.
• Serves as a liaison between all three shifts ensuring coordinated communication of residents’ plans of care and new policies and procedures.
• Assists nursing personnel in performing nursing care as necessary.
• Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc.
• Keeps the Unit Managers and Director of Nursing informed on all changes in level of care of residents, needs and problems on the units.
• Participates in facility safety program.
• Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
• Represents the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing for the duration of his/her shift. As supervisor you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
• Ensures all staff are knowledgeable of the residents’ responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment.
• Participates in the Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement Program.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, families and visitors.
• Reports and investigates all allegations of resident abuse and/or…