Nurse Supervisor, RN.

Lutheran Senior Services•Chesterfield, MO

27d•$27 - $43

About The Position

Summary: In coordination with the Nursing department director, the Nursing Supervisor (LPN) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident-centered care, to comply with EverTrue quality standards and State & Federal regulations

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Current LPN license in state of practice
CPR certified
1+ years’ experience working in a Long-Term Care environment
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
Must posses the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Must have patience, tact, flexibility, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and monitors the daily activities of the nursing staff
Performs duties that may include, but not limited to, staff performance evaluations, determining work assignments and scheduling, medical record documentation, completion of Resident Assessments, and other written reports as required
Meets with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs and activities
Participates in maintaining written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the department
Participates in the maintenance of the facility’s quality assurance program for the department
Participates in survey (inspection) made by authorized government agencies
Provides oversight of, and maintain data related to, the Infection Control Management process
Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the department director as required concerning the operation of the department
Participates in any assigned teams/committees; Implements recommendations from established committees as instructed by the department director
Participates in planning, conducting and scheduling of in-service training classes that provides instructions on “how to do the job”, and ensures as well-educated nursing services department
Develops, implements, and maintains an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to your shift, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job duties
Provides leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for your charge nurses
Monitors nursing personnel to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies, are aware of all fire safety and participate in disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.
Participates in the maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel, to include proper hand washing techniques; Participates in the maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions of equipment.
Assures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment and etc, is maintained on premises at all times to adequately meet the needs of the resident, including emergency supplies and medication; Ensures that only trained and authorized personnel operate the department’s equipment
Ensures nursing personnel follow appropriate care plan assessment protocols for resident and that they are used in administering daily care to the resident
Keeps abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommends to the director adjustments in nursing services that ensure the continued ability to provide quality care
Ensures that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the resident rights and responsibilities
Conducts rounds on neighborhood(s)/unit(s) to check on residents and staff to assure appropriate and safe care delivery; Identifies issues or concerns and intervenes when necessary
Upon resident admission, ensures coordination and timely completion of the admission process
Reports and supports investigative protocols as it relates to staff or resident incidents and/or accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations
Complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards