RN SUPERVISOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

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Assists with the planning, organization, development, coordination and direction of the Nursing Department in its Programs and activities in accordance with current Federal, State and Local guidelines and regulations, accepted standards of practice and as may be directed by Administration and/or Director of Nursing

• RN Manager
• Director of Nursing

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• Registered Professional Nurse.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related health care field preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience of at least 2 years in a long term care facility preferred.
• PRI certification a plus.
• Knowledge of MDS and Care Plans.
• IV certification a plus.

THE FOLLOWING DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB THAT MUST BE SATISFACTORILY MET WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION

• Assists with the planning, organization, development, coordination and direction of the Nursing Department in its Programs and activities in accordance with current Federal, State and Local guidelines and regulations, accepted standards of practice and as may be directed by Administration and/or Director of Nursing

• Directly supervises assigned staff which includes but is not limited to, participating in orientation, manage staff performance in relation to the position’s standards, and monitor time and attendance.
• Exercises good independent judgment and discretion in effectively managing assigned staff by, but not limited to, conducting performance appraisals, corrective disciplinary action and other supervisory interventions which may affect a change in the assigned staff’s status of employment.
• Makes recommendations to Department Head or designee, as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change in employment status.
• Supervises and directs the activities of all nursing personnel on their shift to assure the provision of quality care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Makes rounds at least twice per shift to each unit assure same and assess and residents, staff, or other pertinent issues.
• Responsible for the evaluation and monitoring of all levels of resident care through on-site observations and audits, including the evaluation of Interim Care Plans for quality, appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Oversee/coordinate the tasks of the Night Supervisors and other assigned staff.
• Assures through supervision, monitoring and auditing that all responsibilities of assigned staff’s job descriptions are fulfilled.

• Responsible to identify educational needs.
• Inservice staff in general staff meetings, specific unit meetings and individual meetings as necessary.
• Identify staff issues; ensure compliance to standards, policies and philosophies. Institute disciplinary measures as appropriate. Notify DNS/ADNS.
• Conducts regular meetings with staff.

• Carries out major assignments in conducting the clinical care operations of the business.
• Has authority to negotiate and bind the facility on significant matters.
• Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management.
• Represents the facility in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, or resolves grievances.
• The RN Supervisor’s responsibilities have a significant impact on the clinical care operations of the facility.
• RN Supervisor has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, and implement management policies and operating practices with regard to Nursing responsibilities.
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