Senior Registered Nurse Supv

Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor

This is an internal agency position - Only current employees of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs may apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current FDVA employee.
• Must have a current Florida Registered Nursing License.
• Must have a current CPR Card.
• Must have supervisory nursing experience.
• Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word).
• Successful completion of the due diligence process, to include not limited to, a Level II background screen and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a long-term health care environment (assisted living facility, nursing home, skilled nursing facility).
• Experience in staff development / staff education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Incumbent reports to the Director of Nursing and will provide quality professional care to ensure the health, safety, and security of residents in accordance with established agency Standard Operating Procedures and Nurse Practice Act. Responsible for administration of medications and treatments per MD order, monitoring and providing interventions to meet the needs of the resident, completing accurate clinical documentation reflective of resident's status, and providing supervision and guidance to the RN, LPN, CNA and other Health Care personnel.

Ensure that the nursing personnel are following their job descriptions and that the residents are receiving total nursing care. Receive notices of absences when nursing staff calls off, and coordinates assignments to maintain regulatory compliance and meet the needs of the residents. Notify the Administrator and/or DON of any emergency situations in the building. Make daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.

Observe all nursing staff giving care at least once during an eight-hour shift. Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the facility and nursing department. Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Assist in review of policies and procedures. Ensure that reference material at the nurses' stations is current. Make recommendations to DON for improved and/or additional items.

Review and follow-up incidents and/or complaints occurring on assigned tour of duty. Complete reports and forward to DON. Will give Basic Life Support (CPR) when necessary. Assist DON in ensuring that all assessments are completed prior to the Interdisciplinary Resident Care Plan Committee meeting. Check all documentation related to assessment for those residents scheduled for IDT. Ensure that any incomplete documentation is finished within twenty-four (24) hours of a scheduled IDT Conference.

Participate in economical utilization of supplies and ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents such as cardiac arrest. Participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Actively participate in continuing educational programs for self-development and in overall quality improvement programs. Perform other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.