RN Supervisor

Description

The House Supervisor (RN) provides administrative leadership of nursing services evenings and weekends and directs nursing activities and care of residents under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and as prescribed by the physician, ensuring compliance with accepted standards of nurse practice and regulation. Promotes a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. Works collaboratively with leadership and other staff members to support the Mission and Values of SCBMA.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• •Supervise nursing staff in the evening or weekend delivery of resident care; monitors and schedules job assignments and develops nursing unit priorities
• •Oversee CNA duties and responsibilities
• •Participate in care plan meetings, develop and carry out residents’ plan of care. Evaluates resident response to nursing interventions and alters care plan through ongoing assessments.
• •Care for residents using nursing judgement following policy and procedures of the organization.
• •Monitor residents’ overall mental and physical status for changes and reports condition changes
• •Completes quality care audits as assigned by Director of Nursing, ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly and ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding hazardous chemicals and fire safety.
• •Provide direct resident care when needed, as determined by resident condition and available staff; completes treatments, procedures and administers medications as ordered by the physician
• •Document all pertinent information on interdisciplinary notes, document medications administered, treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records protecting privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the residents and employees.
• •Discharge, transfer and admit residents
• •Ensure compliance with all regulations from DHEC, Fire and Safety, OSHA, Labor Laws, etc. and adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards and Resident’s Rights.
• •Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• •LPN certificate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• •Current SC RN or LPN license
• •1 year working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and experience in IV therapy, wound care, G-tube
• •Skilled in basic life support (BLS), CPR
• •1 year in a supervisory/management position with experience in staff development, training and scheduling
• •Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, DHEC and other legal regulations and policies as well as resident rights
• •Understanding of physical and psychological effects of the aging process
• •Ability to make sound, independent decisions, as circumstances warrant
• •Computer skills including Microsoft Office, time management and electronic medical record systems
• •Strong communication and motivational skills, including problem resolution in both resident care and employee management situations
• •Ability to maintain patient, tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff and visitors
• •Well organized, flexible and good team player
• •Committed to 100% customer satisfaction and offering highest level of care