What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Supervisor position at CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC?
PURPOSE: The RN/LPN is responsible and accountable for insuring direct provision of high level patient services within the scope of Nursing practice as outlined by the Virginia Nurse Practice Act, and for insuring this same accountability and responsibility among the LPNs and Medical Assistants.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assures staff performs tasks pertinent to age of patient (infancy to geriatric).
Assures accurate inventory of medical supplies is maintained; assists in the selection of division equipment and supplies.
Assures staff ability to perform nursing procedures as directed by the clinician according to the guidelines in the Nursing Procedure Manual.
Assures quality assurance and control.
Participates in the continuing educational process, and is responsible for providing in service opportunities for nursing staff.
Assures the efficient flow of patients
Assumes responsibility for ER situations until medical provider arrives.
Assures triage orientation and triage program development are carried out
Oversees yearly employee TB screening, and maintains immunization and TB screening status of employees.
Oversees orientation of new nursing staff.
Participates in and attends Middle Management meetings
Promotes a team-based patient-centered medical practice model through leadership and practice. Communicates with administrative and provider staff to ensure nursing staff efforts are supporting the model.
Serves on the Safety Committee.
Attends work as scheduled.
Performs related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses.
Licensed by the Virginia State Board of Nursing
At least 2 years of general patient care experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Current CPR certification, preferred.
