What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Supervisor position at Cantata Senior Living?
The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for assisting in overseeing nursing operations, managing staff scheduling, leading infectious disease preventions, psychotropic monitoring and intervention and directing wound program. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while optimizing patient care and staff utilization. The Nurse Supervisor collaborates closely with the Director of Nursing (DON), healthcare teams, and administrative leadership to maintain a high standard of care and operational efficiency across a skilled nursing setting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Nursing Administration and Supervision
- Assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing nursing department operations to ensure quality care.
- Supervises nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Resident Assistants, handling training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures, including infection control, antibiotic stewardship, and psychotropic medication use.
- Directly oversees and manages the wound care program, ensuring accurate assessments, treatments, and education for staff, residents, and families.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings, leading initiatives in infection prevention, wound care, and psychotropic medication management.
- Provides emergency leadership and serves as an on-call resource for the nursing department.
2. Infection Prevention and Control
3. Compliance, Reporting, and Documentation
4. Staff Training and Development
Requirements
Education : Active Illinois LPN license required with certifications
Salary Description
70000 - $80000 / year
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
