What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Supervisor position at New Horizons, Inc.?
Department: Nursing Services
Cherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., offers short-term rehabilitation, long –term respite, hospice and dementia care. Our dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect. Located in Avon, our facility has spacious private and semiprivate rooms, a well-appointed dining area, comfortable lounges and a beautiful landscaped outdoor terrace.
Cherry Brook’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families by using best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.
PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION:
The primary purpose of your job position is to direct the total nursing care activities in the facility during each tour of duty in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the DNS, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
- Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.
- Follow physician’s orders. Renders and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders.
- Transcribe physician’s orders promptly and accurately.
- Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness.
- Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
- Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list/conduct and document RN assessments as needed.
- Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary.
- Administer medication according to procedure if applicable.
- Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible.
- May scan and destroy non-controlled medication.
- Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary.
- Conduct oversight of Charge Nurse and CNA performances.
- Contributes to and promote positive resident and family relations.
- Knowledge about laws and regulations relating to job responsibilities, e.g., EEO, OSHA, patient rights, fraud/abuse laws.
- Required documentation/record keeping is accurate, complete and timely.
- Reports suspected violations of federal and state laws and any types of misconduct to facility administrator, or other appropriate staff member.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing area (i.e., medication rooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.).
- Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
- May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, personnel and visitors.
- Communicates with the medical staff, nursing services, and other department supervisors.
- Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and holidays, when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet facility needs. May need to perform duties of other positions when necessary.
- Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, exposure to chemicals, etc., throughout the workday.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
- Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.
EDUCATION:
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university. Must be CPR certified
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have as a minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility.
- Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in this state.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.
- Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions.
- Must have knowledge of restorative nursing and rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergencies.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to push, pull, and do heavy lifting without restrictions up to 51 pounds.
- Must have working knowledge of hoist equipment.
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergencies.
EEO STATEMENT:
New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
