Nursing Coordinator (Nurse Supervisor)

NURSE COORDINATOR (NURSE SUPERVISOR)

Leads daily nursing operations. Resource for residents, family & staff with questions or concerns regarding resident care that cannot be answered by the direct service staff. Collaborates closely with the Director of Nursing & Resident Life Coordinator to ensure that resident needs & preferences for clinical care and a meaningful daily routine are integrated & met, and a culture of engagement is nurtured and upheld.

• Clinical Functions : Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Coordination/assistance to maintain quality documentation by the nursing staff.
• Collaboration with primary provider (or designee) and nursing staff to clarify orders and concerns about physician assessments and findings, diagnostic/lab values, etc.
• Ensures completion of nursing assessments including Admissions assessments and quarterly risk management assessments including but not limited to Braden’s, AIMS and Falls Risk.
• Oversight of Service Delivery: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Walking rounds and oversight of hands-on care with a special emphasis on residents with the highest acuity and at end-of-life to ensure the highest quality of care.
• In the moment education for staff related to clinical processes and approaches to resident care.
• Collaboration with nursing staff to provide specific health care promotion/prevention/education to the resident/family at and prior to discharge.
• Work in partnership with all members of the Interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care delivery.
• Initial contact for any resident/family concern or need, ensuring attention and/or follow-up .

• Communicates with family members regarding residents' condition (as indicated).
• Serves as a resource for staff when questions regarding service or care interactions arise.
• Make daily contact with residents to ensure needs and goals as identified in each resident’s care and service plan are being implemented and met.
• Ensure employees function according to respective job descriptions.
• Reviews daily work assignments to assure the right staff mix with resident needs, adjusting as required for care/service delivery.
• Supervision of the Nursing Staff
• Participate in On- Call rotation with nurse leaders.

Requirements:

Education :

• Current, unencumbered license as Licensed Nurse in North Carolina
• Current certification in CPR – Adult Module (American Health Association or American Red Cross).

Additional Requirements:

• Maintain technical skills related to medication administration, as well as all skills needed to provide hands-on care as a Licensed Nurse, particularly for infrequently performed procedures to provide technical assistance to staff as needed.
• Attend courses/classes as needed to enhance needed Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position.

Experience :

• 2-3 years’ experience as a Licensed Nurse
• 1-2 years’ supervisory experience
• Long-term care and/or geriatrics experience preferred.

Full- Time: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Occasional requirement to cover open shifts.