Nursing Supervisor

NURSING SUPERVISOR

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor (DON), this position administers and directs nursing services for an assigned licensed building on the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) campus. As a member of the nursing management team, the Shift Nursing Supervisor supervises direct and indirect patient care; collaborates in the development, initiation, monitoring and evaluation of programs that ensure quality patient care; and ensures appropriate staffing and compliance with state, federal and Veterans Administration (VA) regulations, and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and WVHK policies and procedures. The incumbent has supervisory responsibility and accountability for all nursing employees during the assigned shift, and the cost-effective utilization of staff, equipment and other resources assigned to Nursing Services. This position focuses on quality using WDVA’s Mission & Philosophy as a guide to care provision.

Goals and Worker Activities

45% A. Administration and Direction of Nursing Services to Ensure Quality Member Care

A1. Plan, organize, and direct the nursing services being delivered on the assigned shift.

A2. Review the utilization of staff and ensure appropriate staff is available for the assigned shift and following shifts as needed.

A3. Assist in the provision of programs, in collaboration with staff development, administration, and the building’s DON.

A4. Oversee orientation for new staff, in coordination with staff development, administration, and the DON.

A5. Make rounds a minimum of once-per-shift physically or as directed by the DON or the building’s Veterans Home Assistant Administrator (Executive Director).

A6. Identify and resolve any problems discovered during rounds.

A7. Make recommendations for member room changes and new admission room assignments to the DON or Executive Director.

A8. Inform the Executive Director, DON and Assistant DON (ADON) of problems encountered, actions taken, and outcomes.

A9. Assist in reviewing, tracking, and following up on all medication error reports and discrepancies with the narcotic count records, in collaboration with the Executive Director, DON, ADON, and Pharmacy.

A10. Facilitate for members and/or staff to identify and define problem/s, remove barriers to problem resolution, communicate, and educate each other, create possible interventions, make recommendations, implement change, and evaluate outcomes.

A11. Provide hands-on assistance to staff during emergency situations.

A12. Assist with appropriate inventorying, storage, and maintenance of equipment in buildings.

A13. Assist the Executive Director, DON and/or ADON in survey processes as directed.

A14. Report potential abuse, neglect, and misappropriation issues and complete follow-up investigation and report development as directed.

A15. Submit reportable incident issues to the VA and complete Root Cause Analysis as directed.

A16. Ensure Infection Prevention principles are adhered to and process COVID tests for residents as needed.

35% B. Supervision of Nursing Staff

B1. Conduct staff meetings to provide an opportunity for staff to participate in decision making and problem solving, in collaboration with DON and ADON.

B2. Perform supervisory responsibilities of job definition, recruitment, selection, counseling, and coaching for shift staff.

B3. Implement the WDVA Affirmative Action/Civil Rights Compliance Plan within areas of responsibility, in compliance with federal and state laws.

B4. Assign workload to employees, establish and enforce performance standards, and conduct employee performance evaluations.

B5. Conduct investigations of potential work rule violations or member formal complaints, in collaboration with building’s DON and/or ADON.

B6. Participate in disciplinary actions, including recommendations to the Human Resources Supervisor for formal discipline of staff members.

B7. Ensure all new staff receive orientation to the building and/or shift s/he is working.

B8. Approve staff leave requests and timesheets.

B9. Fill in for other Nursing Supervisors, as assigned.

15% C. Participation as a Member of the Nursing Services Management Team

C1. Attend, participate in, and chair supervisory Nursing Services meetings/committees and other meetings/committees, as assigned.

C2. Participate in WVHK’s Quality Assurance-Performance Improvement (QAPI) program by completing work unit, building, and facility studies in collaboration with DON/ADON.

C3. Assist with the implementation of corrective actions and process change based on QAPI study outcomes.

C4. Participate in developing, revising and implementing policies and procedures and educating/training staff on these changes.

C5. Establish positive relationships with other work units to facilitate efficient nursing services and ensure quality service to members.

5% D. Other Duties as Assigned

D1. Attend educational institutes, seminars, in-service programs, or formal education, including mandatory staff development offerings.

D2. Fill in for direct care staff as the need arises.

D3. Complete additional duties as assigned.

Special Requirement

 licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. knowledge of nursing administration techniques

2. knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, including employee evaluation systems

3. ability to define job expectations and evaluate performance

4. ability to plan and organize the activities of professional and paraprofessional nursing staff

5. skill in written, verbal and interpersonal communication

6. knowledge of the State Nurse Practice Act

7. knowledge of geriatric treatment and care issues, including practices and techniques used to treat an elderly patient population of varying physical, mental and emotional abilities

8. knowledge of current and emerging nursing care treatments and protocols

9. ability to use a variety of relevant theories from nursing and other disciplines to plan member care

10. knowledge of patient observation and monitoring techniques

11. skill in nursing diagnosis

12. ability to schedule nursing staff and evaluate staffing needs

13. knowledge of federal, state and VA laws, codes and policies related to nursing homes

14. knowledge of employment relations principles and techniques

15. knowledge of procurement, purchasing, inventory management and supply dispersal principles

16. skill in computer use, including Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications, electronic charting systems, recordkeeping, reporting and communications programs

17. skill in patient charting techniques

18. skill in problem solving

19. knowledge of emergency protocols at the Wisconsin Veterans Home

20. knowledge of occupational safety and hygiene requirements

21. knowledge of QAPI principles and practices

22. knowledge of infection control and prevention principles and practices

23. ability to coordinate with staff from multiple work units in the facility to achieve position objectives

24. knowledge of regulations, standards and practices related to patient rights and privacy (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), etc.)

25. knowledge of healthcare equipment maintenance practices

26. ability to work independently and as a member of a team

27. ability to provide patients with assistance in mobility efforts

28. ability to discern emergency situations and follow appropriate member assistance protocols

Environmental Conditions

 conditions normally found in a long-term healthcare facility

 exposure to cigarette smoke

 a network of underground tunnels which connect facility buildings and some work areas

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $112,320.00 - $120,640.00 per year

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to Commute:

• King, WI 54946 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• King, WI 54946: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $112,320 - $120,640