RN Registered Nurse Supervisor

Category:
Residential Health

Job Location:

1424 Martin Luther King Jr Ln., Temple, Texas
Tracking Code: 15616
Position Type:
Full‑Time/Regular

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 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.

Sign‑on bonus: $3,500 paid to full‑time employees.

• Assumes 24‑hour oversight for resident care and nursing staff during assigned shift as Facility Supervisor.
• Receives report from outgoing Facility Supervisor.
• Monitors staffing levels for current and upcoming shifts based on acuity.
• Responds to any crisis situation during assigned shift.
• Ensures nursing personnel comply with written policies and procedures established by the facility.
• Periodically reviews department policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions; makes recommendations for revisions.
• Reviews and participates in updating resident written care plans as required.
• Completes and reviews accident/incident reports and follows up as necessary with QA Director and DON/ADON; reports and investigates all allegations of resident abuse (including physical, verbal, mental, sexual, involuntary seclusion, neglect, and misappropriation of property).
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly audits and submits to ADON/DON/QA as required.
• Maintains the Daily Census Report and submits to the Business Office or designee per facility process.
• Rounds on unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met; investigates and manages any problem areas in the facility, reporting outcomes.
• Actively participates in committees/programs directed by the ADON/DON.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance process, including attendance at QA meetings and submission of required reports each month.
• Communicates changes in resident condition to physician, family, or responsible party; meets with residents and/or family as necessary.
• Attends and participates in facility mandated in‑service trainings.
• Maintains a written record of resident grievances and indicates actions taken and current status.
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
• Collaborates with ADON/DON and Staff Development to identify and provide orientation and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in Texas.
• Must have leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to supervise other personnel. One‑year prior experience in nursing management preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long‑term care.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into nursing practices.
• Must be able to assess and relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be willing to be on‑call and to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights as required.

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

• Works in well‑lit, ventilated indoor areas.
• May be subject to frequent…