Nursing Supervisor- PM Shift Job Monroe area,Wisconsin USA,Nursing

The purpose of the Nursing Supervisor is to direct nursing staff activities for the wellbeing of Pleasant View Nursing Home residents. This position is for the PM shift.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provide leadership to the nursing team in a professional and positive manner. Work closely with the nurses, nursing assistants, medication assistants and unit clerks to establish a positive working environment.

Demonstrate conduct that is reflective of team collaboration and support. Communicate concerns and/or problems with the DON in a timely manner proposing possible solutions or remedies to the concerns and/or problems. Be supportive of the final solution.

Direct nursing activities on the Night shift. Assign and monitor nursing staff tasks in accordance with current regulations, best practice nursing standards and Pleasant View guidelines.

Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ care.

Perform duties such as completion of the assessment and care planning process, and follow through of physician rounds.

Provide requested reports for the facility’s quality assurance program and submits them to the DON in a timely manner.

Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Make written and oral reports recommendations to the DON as necessary required, concerning the operation of the Nursing Department.

Follow through with the admission, transfer, and discharge process in cooperation with the NCC/Clinical Assessment Nurse and the Social Worker.

Complete accident/incident and skin injury reports as necessary; reviewing them for completeness. Complete the investigation of the root cause. Monitor the follow-up review of the care plan for effective and appropriate interventions.

Attend various committee meetings of the facility, as required.

Communicate with Medical Providers when there are changes in condition and decline in condition.

Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, resident to resident altercation or injuries of unknown origin. As assigned will submit the online report to BQA. As assigned will complete the final report for submission to BQA.

Share weekend on-call rotation with other nursing management staff.

Complete other duties as assigned by the DON.

Personnel Functions

Assist the DON in the development of nursing department goals and plans. Actively support the goals and steps to achieve the goals in a collaborative manner.

Make daily rounds observing that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Present findings in a timely manner to the employee providing necessary education and discipline as necessary. Report these findings and the action taken to the DON.

Assist as needed with the replacement of a call-in.

Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the DON as required or as may be necessary.

Present disciplinary action in a private setting and administer the action in a professional manner. Establish a good understanding with the employee in regard to expectations.

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with personnel within the nursing department and other departments within the facility.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Meet with the team on a regularly scheduled basis to promote effective communication, timely problem solving, and the improvement of services.

Attend all mandatory meetings and in‑services and complete the make‑up session in a timely manner. Encourage night shift attendance as well.

Monitor that privacy and confidentiality of resident information is upheld. Monitor that facility computers are used for resident related services only. Monitor that employee cell phones are kept in the employee locker room or employee vehicle.

Nursing Care Functions

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