3-11 Nurse Supervisor RN/LPN

Terrace of Kissimmee•Kissimmee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility, ensuring adherence to current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to maintain the highest quality of care. The Nurse Supervisor is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties.

Requirements

Active Florida RN/LPN license.
Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate of an approved LPN program.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN in this state.
Current 'Eligible' AHCA Background Screening Status.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Leadership and supervisory ability.
Willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
Willingness to handle difficult residents.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 35 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 450 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility.
Assist the Assistant Director of Nursing in directing the nursing service department.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures for the nursing department.
Ensure reference materials at the nurses' station are current.
Recommend written material to assist the nursing department.
Ensure the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects daily nursing care procedures.
Ensure nursing service personnel comply with the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Make reports and recommendations to the Director concerning the operation of the nursing department.
Periodically review department policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions, making recommendations for revisions.
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
Ensure nursing service personnel comply with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys conducted by government agencies.
Periodically review and update the resident's written discharge plan.
Assist the Director in planning the nursing service portion of the resident's discharge plan.
Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan department services, programs, and activities.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports.
Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
Complete annual performance evaluations and competencies for staff.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Attend various facility committees (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assurance & Assessment).
Serve on the Quality Assurance and Assessment (QA) and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committees.
Assist in preparing reports for committees.
Provide information to QA and QAPI Committees.
Participate in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of discharge plans.
Implement recommendations from established committees.
Ensure sufficient licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are available for each tour of duty.
Develop work assignments for nursing staff.
Delegate administrative authority to Charge Nurses.
Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing assignments correctly.
Monitor absenteeism to ensure adequate staffing.
Report problem areas to the Director.
Ensure established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed.
Review and address complaints and grievances from department personnel.
Develop and maintain good working rapport with inter-department personnel.
Create and maintain a positive and calm environment.
Meet with shifts to identify and correct problem areas.
Review and evaluate the department's workforce and make recommendations.
Participate in employee performance evaluations and staffing requirement determination.
Ensure fair disciplinary action is administered.
Report occupational exposures according to facility policies.
Inform nursing staff of new admissions and room assignments.
Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet and escort newly admitted residents.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
Encourage timely recording and signing of physician progress notes and orders.
Inform the Director of delayed physician visits.
Consult with residents, families, and physicians in planning resident care.
Notify physician and next of kin of changes in resident condition.
Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
Review nurses' notes for accuracy and descriptiveness.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Start IVs, obtain specimens for lab tests.
Take TPRs, blood pressures.
Report problem areas to the Director and assist in developing corrective action.
Keep the Director informed of resident status and other matters.
Assist Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents.
Authorize the use of restraints when necessary.
Ensure RNs and LPNs comply with medication and supply procedures.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules.
Review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
Inspect nursing service treatment areas daily for cleanliness and safety.
Ensure residents unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary.
Arrange transportation for discharged residents.
Inform family members of resident's death.
Call funeral homes when requested by family.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes.
Develop and implement an effective orientation program for new employees.
Provide leadership training for Charge Nurses.
Encourage Charge Nurses to attend outside training programs.
Assist in developing and revising the nursing assistant training curriculum.
Assist in developing annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs.
Assist in developing advance directive in-service training programs.
Assist support services in developing in-service training programs.
Assist in developing in-service training programs for nursing staff to meet continuing education requirements.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and classifying tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensure personnel performing tasks with potential exposure participate in in-service training.
Ensure adequate supply of personal protective equipment is available.
Monitor personnel to ensure they follow established safety regulations.
Ensure nursing service work areas are clean and sanitary.
Ensure resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.
Ensure nursing service personnel follow established handwashing procedures.
Ensure personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program.
Ensure personnel follow established infection control procedures.
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
Ensure personnel use safety equipment when moving or lifting residents.
Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs.
Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director.
Ensure adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies, and equipment.
Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program.
Participate in the development and implementation of procedures for safe operation of nursing service equipment.
Ensure only trained and authorized personnel operate department equipment.
Ensure nursing service equipment is operated safely.
Monitor nursing procedures to ensure efficient use of supplies and avoid waste.
Ensure appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals.
Participate in the development of resident assessments.
Participate in the development of resident care plans.
Encourage resident participation in care plan development and review.
Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
Ensure personnel are aware of resident care plans.
Ensure nursing personnel refer to care plans before administering daily care.
Review nurses' notes to determine if care plans are followed.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including RAPs and Triggers.
Review resident's medical and nursing treatments to ensure they align with the care plan.
Keep abreast of economic conditions and recommend adjustments to nursing services.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
Monitor nursing care to ensure residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Ensure nursing care is provided in privacy.
Ensure personnel are knowledgeable of resident rights and responsibilities.
Review and resolve resident complaints or grievances.
Maintain a written record of resident complaints and resolutions.
Report and investigate allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of property.
Ensure staff honor resident's refusal of treatment requests.
Act as a liaison with residents, families, and support departments.