RN Supervisor

RN Supervisor needed for Nursing home in Babylon, NY.

Schedule: Full time 11p-7a. The days of the week are flexible.

The RN Nursing Supervisor is responsible for planning coordination, and direction of all nursing staff on all shifts on her assigned units, as well as, ongoing general evaluation of staff performance and activities, in order to achieve optional resident/patient care.

In this position, the RN Nursing Supervisor interacts with all levels of nursing personnel, other department personnel, and medical providers to assure quality care is provided to each resident/patient.

Qualifications:

· Must have two to three years experience in Long Term Care.

EDUCATION:

· New York State Licensed Professional Nurse

· PRI Certified

· Proficient in MDS completion and Care Planning

Duties and Responsibilities:

Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Participates in formulating, implementing and interpreting nursing policies and procedures.
• Promotes and evaluates staff adherence to all Nursing and Facility policies and procedures.
• Responsible for daily monitoring of electronic medical records dashboard (including “alerts”,, incomplete UDAs, Immunization entries, Medication/Treatment alerts, etc.) and addressing any issues identified.
• Conducts rounds on all residents on her/his assigned units. Will review the chart documentation on all the residents in the 24-hour report.
• Ensures new admissions, discharges and transfers are entered in the Electronic Medical Record (Quick ADT) as soon as it occurred.
• Reviews the 24-hour census to assure accuracy for staffing and billing purposes.
• Conducts documented unit in-services on documentation when medical record reviews demonstrate confusing, conflicting or incomplete documentation.
• Provides assistance and direction to nursing personnel in assessing residents/patients and units needs.
• Reviews C.N.A.s Accountability and Assignment records for accuracy of assignment in accordance with resident/patient needs, and completeness of accountability documentation.
• Reviews documentation on residents receiving restorative physical and/or occupational therapy programs in order to ensure rehabilitative criteria is met.
• Completes MDS as required for all new admissions, quarterly, annually and at significant change assigned.
• Works with unit licensed nurses to ensure documentation reflects residents/patients need in all aspects related to MDS and PRI completion on an ongoing basis.
• On an going basis, conducts medical record documentation inability to “capture” the resident’s /patient’ needs, and In-service as needed.
• Reviews each resident/patient accident/incident report; initiates investigations of injury of unknown origin; and conducts abuse investigations when applicable.
• Conducts and completes a staff competency assessment when resident/patient sustains an injury during care routine.
• Submits accident/incidents report and completed applicable investigation reports to the Associate DNS, within 48 hours of occurrence.
• With the unit licensed nurse, ensures care plans reflect the current updated status of resident/patients, to include infections, accident/incident, etc.
• Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of the Nursing Rehab program for each resident, at least monthly, with corresponding documentation.
• Ensures the comprehensive care plan reflects the Nursing Rehab goals and interventions.
• With the unit licensed nurse, assesses each resident’s skin integrity, and develops necessary plans of care.
• Completes and submits a pressure ulcer protocols in progress.
• Makes necessary recommendations to the medical provider, related to changes in condition.
• Initiates ad hoc care plan, meetings with Dietary, Medical and Rehab disciplines to ensure all are involved in pressure ulcer treatment, healing, and/or prevention.
• Ensures care plan reflects current status and updates to the pressure ulcer plan of care.
• Conducts continuous quality improvement audits, as assigned, and/or by self-identification of specific problems.
• Collaborates with the Staffing Coordinator in planning for staffing needs of nursing units.
• Monitors staff attendance and punctuality in reporting to the nursing unit.
• Plans adequate nursing coverage in non-unit areas during resident/patient activities, e.g., Smoke Room.
• Prepares and conducts performance evaluations of nursing personnel under his/her responsibility.
• Collaborates with Nursing Administration regarding staff discipline and carries out directives as indicated.
• Serves as resources person to other disciplines where nursing expertise is indicated.
• Participates in Facility committees as assigned.
• Endorses, interprets and supports Facility and Nursing Philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Maintains a well-groomed, clean appearance; adheres to the Facility dress code; wears the employee I.D. in a visible manner with picture and large print facing outward.
• Assists other team members in the performance of their assignments.
• Assumes other team members in the performance of their assignments.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as delegated by the Associate/Assistant Director of Nursing Services.
• Respects the patient’s rights to confidentiality at all times.
• Displays sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Greets and interacts with others with consideration, courtesy, and respect.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and co-workers, in a clear, timely and professional manner.
• Performs work duties willingly and with initiative.
• Remains calm, and continues to work effectively in stressful situations.
• Displays friendly helpful behavior to patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Uses professional judgment and flexibility in presenting alternatives or innovative solutions to problems encountered.
• Cooperates with other departments or work groups/peers.
• Demonstrates appearance and hygiene appropriate to the delivery of quality services. Maintains professional appearance, and adhering to the state uniform policy including identification badge.
• Complies with fire, disaster, infection control, safety hazard, and emergency procedures.
• Reports to work on time and is ready to work at start of shift; adheres to department schedules.
• Give appropriate notice of absenteeism and does not abuse time off benefit.

Pay Rate: $50 - $53.50 an hour

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $53.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $54