Registered Nurse; RN Supervisor

Job Summary

To provide supervision, coordination, and evaluation of the day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility on a 24‑hour per day, 7‑day per week basis.

• Assume 24‑hour oversight for resident care and nursing staff during the assigned shift as Facility Supervisor.
• Receive report from the outgoing Facility Supervisor.
• Monitor staffing levels for the current and next scheduled shift based on acuity levels.
• Respond to any crisis situation during the assigned shift.
• Ensure nursing personnel comply with written policies and procedures established by this facility.
• Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals and job descriptions; make recommendations for revisions.
• Review the resident's written care plan as indicated and participate in updating the plan as required.
• Complete and review accident/incidence reports; follow up as necessary to QA Director and DON/ADON; report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse (including physical, verbal, mental, sexual, involuntary seclusion, neglect and misappropriation of property).
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly audits and submit to ADON/DON/QA as required.
• Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office or designee per facility process.
• Make rounds on the unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met; investigate and manage any problem areas in the facility and report outcomes to the ADON/DON.
• Actively participate in committees/programs as directed by the ADON/DON.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance process, including attendance at QA meetings and submission of required reports each month.
• Ensure changes in a resident's condition are communicated to the physician, family or responsible party; meet with residents and/or family members as necessary.
• Attend and participate in facility‑mandated in‑service training.
• Maintain a written record of resident grievances and indicate actions taken to resolve them and the current status of the grievance.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Act as a resource for nursing staff.
• Work collaboratively with ADON/DON and Staff Development to identify and provide orientation and continuing education for nursing staff members.
• Provide direct nursing care, as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• Possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the state of Texas.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability; willing to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel; preferably one year of experience in nursing management and supervision.
• Be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures and of laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long–term care.
• Be willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Be able to assess and relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Willing to be on‑call and work weekends, holidays, evenings and nights as required.

• Possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• Possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the state of Texas.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required prior to performing work, preferably from American Heart Association (AHA) or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.

• Work in well‑lighted and ventilated areas; most work performed indoors.
• Subject to frequent interactions with…