Nursing Supervisor RN

COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE•Radford, VA

7d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Radford Health & Rehab Center is seeking a full-time Nursing Supervisor (RN or LPN) for the 3 PM–11 PM shift. The licensed Nursing Supervisor provides clinical support to licensed nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and other ancillary non-licensed clinical employees who provide direct and indirect nursing care. The role also provides or coordinates disease-specific education for patients and family members and assists with in-service training for clinical employees. The supervisor must be clinically proficient in nursing skills and maintain a current CPR card issued through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Administratively, the Nursing Supervisor serves as a liaison between the clinical team, physicians and physician extenders, diagnostic agencies, and referral sources for new patients. The supervisor supports a team environment, participates in the center’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program and committees as assigned, and reports pertinent personnel issues and patient-care concerns to the Director of Nursing. Clinically, the supervisor supervises nursing employees and directs patient care, supports effective collaboration with care partners and other stakeholders, and performs or coordinates assessment, care planning, interventions, documentation, and follow-up as indicated. The position reviews orders and diagnostic and pharmacy reports, follows up with the pharmacy on medication changes, conducts chart audits, addresses complaints, completes incident reports, participates in rounds and patient transitions, and may perform or assist with a variety of nursing procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current nursing license in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification; the job summary specifies a current CPR card issued through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Demonstrated excellent clinical, customer service, and leadership skills.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and frequently pull, push, and bend.
Ability to lift 25 pounds at a time and move 150 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing management experience in acute care, post-acute care, or urgent care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison among the clinical team, physicians and physician extenders, diagnostic agencies, and referral sources for new patients.
Advocate for the clinical team by supporting and promoting a team environment.
Support and participate in the center’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program and participate in committees as needed or assigned.
Report pertinent clinical personnel issues and patient-care concerns to the Director of Nursing.
Supervise and direct licensed and non-licensed nursing employees and the delivery of patient care.
Promote effective working relationships with physicians, physician extenders, laboratory and pharmacy partners, nursing employees, other departments, patients, families, visitors, and other health care centers.
When indicated, assess patients, plan and implement appropriate nursing care, document interventions, and provide follow-up to meet physical, mental, and emotional needs.
Report significant changes in patient condition to relevant clinical team members, physicians or physician extenders, patients, and legal representatives.
Complete required documentation and routinely audit charts for appropriate, accurate, and timely nursing-care documentation.
Keep nursing administration and management informed about patient-care evaluations and employee practice or behavioral concerns.
Participate in clinical rounds with medical providers when indicated, share relevant patient information, and follow through on provider orders.
Review physician or physician-extender orders, diagnostic reports, and pharmacy reports; follow up with the pharmacy regarding medication changes.
Address complaints and follow up in a timely manner, informing nursing administration of outcomes.
Complete accident or incident reports as indicated, follow up, and submit reports to administrative nursing staff.
Perform or assist with patient-care procedures as indicated, including phlebotomy, IV therapy, central-line management, wound care, medication administration, urinary catheter insertion, tracheostomy and ostomy care, and enteral therapy for feeding tubes.
Assist with developing and updating patients’ plans of care.
Participate in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; provide admission reports and ensure rooms are ready for new admissions as indicated.
Provide or coordinate disease-specific education for patients and family members and assist with in-service training for clinical employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.