Nursing Supervisor (NOC Shift)

• Communicates shifts concerns by unit to appropriate staff (e-mails, voice mail etc).
• Serves as administrative authority for the smooth function of assigned unit.
• Notifies Administrator, DON or ADON of urgent concerns during the shift.  (When the concern is non-urgent, notifies manager by phone message or e-mail.)
• Performs rounds at least twice each shift to monitor the conditions and care of acutely ill residents/clients.
• Receives reports throughout the shift. 
• Assists RNs to assess residents who are experiencing acute changes.
• Provides clinical expertise in the management of medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Responds to Code Blue, Medical Assist and Code Green situations.  Assists staff as needed.
• Provides clinical expertise in medical management, crisis and behavior management techniques.
• Supervises staff and assures survey compliance on a daily basis.  Provides guidance and support to staff to better plan work flow
• Initiates investigations for all alleged incidents of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident belongs.  Maintains administrative records.
• Audits charts routinely.  Provides clinical expertise in documentation including MDS, Medicare PPS, acute illness charting, weekly summaries and care planning.
• Participate in the following: QAPI, Behavior meeting, Care conferences.
• Provide on-going education and competancy testing, to the nursing staff on designated unit.
• Assist ADON with completion of Admissions when necessary.
• Manage day-to-day infection control monitoring

• Meets routinely with the nurse manager group and the interdisciplinary teams.
• Represents nursing on the Rock Haven Quality Assurance Committee.
• Assists with the development and implementation of Nursing Policies and Procedures.
• Directs nursing department in survey compliance, quality assurance and staff development activities.
• Reviews injury and risk forms. Assures that preventive measures have been initiated.
• Reviews investigations for all alleged incidents of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident belongs.  Maintains administrative records. Reports to the State per regulation.
• Receives employee, resident and family grievances.  Refers information to appropriate supervisor.  Works with NHA to assure that grievances are resolved.
• Directs staff response to emergencies such severe weather, fire or bomb scare.  Participates in fire drills.  Directs disaster evacuation plan as needed.

• Provides tours of the facility to families.
• Complete referral forms for any inquiries/tours. Reviews all referral to determine medical and nursing needs.
• Referral visits to assess the needs of new admissions with complex needs.
• Represents the facility at community events.
• Collaborates with appropriate community and governmental policy making bodies.

• Manages Call offs and ensure coverage of the units

• Current theory base in medical, geriatric and psychiatric nursing
• Current knowledge of State and Federal nursing home  regulations.
• Computer skills including e-mail, word processing, work scheduling system and American Data.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
• Knowledge of needs of client populations and treatment sources.
• Ability to plan, assign and direct the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret practice standards, professional journals, technical procedures and government standards and regulations.
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, residents, families, professionals and the general public
• Ability to work well as a team leader/member.
• Skill in reviewing clinical work of others according to professional standards and practice guidelines.

• Registered Professional Nurse with current Wisconsin Licensure in good standing.
• Supervisory experience in a team leader role.
• Work experience as a professional nurse, preferably in related fields (long-term care, medical-surgical nursing, mental health or nursing supervision).
• CPR Certification
• Skill with Microsoft Office, American Data ECS, Groupwise (group email) and Personality (scheduling program) software programs.

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stoop for periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations.
• Ability to push/pull a medication cart.
• Exposure to noise.
• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids.
• Uses personal protective equipment as needed but not limited to: gloves, gowns, goggles and protective shield.
• Ability to enter accurate information into charts and reports.
• May be subject to potentially hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
• May be subject to falls, burns, odors, etc., throughout the work day.
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, blood, body fluids, conditions, etc.
• Work is inside in a skilled nursing home facility.
• CPR/AED certification required

Salary : $42 - $46