RN Supervisor - Part-time

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Shift Supervisor position is to supervise the nursing activities and facility operations to assure resident safety for the whole facility for one shift.

The primary purpose of the Shift Supervisor position is to supervise the nursing activities and facility operations to assure resident safety for the whole facility for one shift.

• Assist the Director of Nursing (or designee) and facility administrator in directing the day-to-day functions of the facility’s nursing services and other areas of facility operations, as assigned.
• Participate in developing, maintaining and updating written policies and procedures that govern day-to-day functions of the nursing department.
• Ensure that reference materials (i.e. PDRs, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) are maintained at the nurses’ station and are kept current.
• Ensure that a copy of the Nursing Policies & Procedures Manual is available at each nursing station, is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed at this facility.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON or designee concerning operation of the nursing department.
• Periodically review the department’s policies, procedures and job descriptions, and make recommendations for revision to the DON or designee.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ plans of care.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the facility’s quality improvement program.
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested.
• Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan as required.
• Meet with the nursing staff, and other departmental representatives, to plan and coordinate departmental and facility-wide services, programs and activities.
• Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Respond to reports of resident, employee and/or visitor accidents, incidents or unusual circumstances. Ensure that appropriate documentation is made and that the initial investigation is completed and reported to appropriate persons.
• Interpret department and facility policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government personnel as required.
• Make daily rounds of the units to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards of practice and in accordance with all federal and state licensure regulations.
• Perform other administrative duties as requested by the DON or designee.

• Participate actively in various committee meetings of the department and/or facility as requested by the DON or designee.
• Communicate and assist with implementation of recommendations from established committees.

• Ensure that a sufficient number of qualified RNs, LPNs and CNAs are available to ensure quality care is delivered.
• Develop or assist in the development of work assignments for nursing service personnel.
• Assist in meeting staffing needs for other facility departments, as requested by the facility administrator or department heads.
• Participate in the Orientation program for new associates.
• Delegate to each Charge Nurse the authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform his or her assigned duties.
• Assist the Nurse Educator in developing and presenting in-service programs. Ensure that these programs meet the continuing education requirements necessary for continued licensure and certification.
• Monitor absenteeism based on absentee reports for individual associates.
• Review complaints and grievances made by department personnel.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments to ensure that nursing services are coordinated with other resident services with the goal of meeting the residents’ needs.
• Meet with your shift on a…