(RN) Supervisor

RN Supervisor (Charge Nurse)   3p-11p and 7p-7a  (12 hour shifts available)

Provides direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Directs the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.

Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.

Observes for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.

Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.

Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects.

Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly.

Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.

Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.

Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.

Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.

Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.

Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.

Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.

Participates in end of life care as required.

Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.

Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.

Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.

Benefits : Medical,-UPMC

Dental, & vision insurance-Ameritas

Generous PTO

401k

Voluntary benefits available through Aflac

DUTIES INCLUDE :

New Admissions & Discharges

Ensure all needs of the new resident and family are met

Oversee to make sure all discharge processes are completed

Completes New Admission interview / checklist

Supervision & Development of Nurses

Oversees the nurses working within the community, trains and teaches as needed to ensure quality professional nurses

Ensures Neighborhood Nurses have all tools available and needed to provide quality home-like care and supports a ‘Resident Centered Care’ model

Supports the CNAs and Nurses to make sure the residents receive quality care, meal service, activities to have a meaningful life living at RMV

Clinical Responsibilities

Keep Infection Control logs and monitors progress

Follow up on pharmaceutical recommendations and monitors medication errors

Manages any wound or skin integrity issues within the Community

Supports the Medical Director and ensures his recommendations or concerns are followed up on

Investigates any allegations of abuse, complaints, or narcotic concerns

Supports, revises, or works to make sure Policies and Procedures are in place for best practices with the support of the Director of Nursing

Writes and meets on Care Plans one afternoon per week for residents within the Community

Supervises Incoming & Outgoing Narcotic Drugs

Leadership

Communicates timely to the Director of Nursing any concerns in compromised care concerns or complaints

Serves as the lesion for Residents, Families, or visitors when there are concerns or compliments

Supports all team members working within the community to resolve conflict, develop standards, and create a positive professional place for the residents to live.

Interview new team members for their community

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Qualifications

Must have active RN license

2 years experience in a nursing leadership position

2 years experience in a long-term care setting, skilled nursing preferred

RM+V is an equal opportunity employer

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