Nursing Supervisor

Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements include the following:
? A nursing degree/diploma (RN/LPN) from an accredited college or university or nursing
institution,
? Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct care in long-term care,
restorative or geriatric setting as an LPN/RN.
? Minimum (1) year of experience in nursing management as RN and (>3) years of
experience in nursing management as LPN.
? Current CPR Certification.
Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary
action in effect against professional license.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs nursing services for residents in the facility
Ensures compliance with current applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility
policies and procedures.
Reviews complaints and grievances made or filed by staff. Makes appropriate reports to the
Director of Nursing and Administrator as required or as necessary.
Ensures an adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is always
maintained on every Unit to adequately meet the needs of the resident and notifies appropriate
personnel (including the Central Supplies Coordinator) of needs.
Assists in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing
needs of each resident.
Ensure nursing/aide assignments completed as indicated.
Encourages staff to attend and participate in training programs and schedules times as
appropriate.
Job Description
Nursing Supervisor (Evening, Night, & Weekends)
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Review nurses’ notes to ensure they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being
provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in
accordance with the resident’s wishes.
Support and assist the nursing staff in the admission of new patients to the facility
Additional Assigned Tasks
? Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
? Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and
guidelines.
? Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and
themselves.
? Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and
electronic communications.
? Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in
confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR
or compliance officer.
? Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or
mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from
abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
? Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or
hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
? Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as
assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
? Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
? Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
? As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
? Attends care-plan meetings of assigned residents as applicable or when indicated.
? Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties
assigned as part of a performance improvement committee
? Accepts licensed nurse assignments, as staffing needs require. May performs licensed
nurse duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
? Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
? Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
? Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
? Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
? Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government
agencies/personnel and the general public.
? Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
? Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
? Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
? Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
? Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and
physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Job Description
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? Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when
necessary.
? Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
? Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other
common physical movements as needed for the position.
? May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day;
encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
? Subject to potential exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which
include Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, etc.
? May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
? Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and be willing to work harmoniously with
and supervise other personnel.
? Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends/holidays when necessary.
? Ability to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to
complete assignments.
? Effective verbal and written communication skills.
? Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
? Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
? Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
? Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department heads.
? Subject to call back for emergency situations.
? Subject to work beyond scheduled working hours and on weekends and holidays as
needed.
? Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care when necessary.
Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal
Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility.