Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Supervisor – Inpatient Unit

HopeHealth•Providence, RI

About The Position

HopeHealth is seeking an experienced RN for its affiliated HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care (HHHPC). The night supervisor is skilled professional providing nursing support ,teaching and training to the staff, patient, family, and/or caregiver as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations as established by the State Board of Registered Nursing, the patient, and the policies of HopeHealth, and under the direction of the Clinical Manager for the Inpatient Unit. This is a full time 36 hr night position with the hours of 7:00pm-7:30am, 3-12 hours shifts and is eligible for benefits

Requirements

BSN or 1 – 3 years of related experience or training or related equivalent combination of education experience
Demonstrated acceptable patient care and “high tech” skills

Nice To Haves

Hospital care and/or hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as a resource to the RN for all aspects of patient care
May assumes Charge RN responsibilities for the hours of 7:00pm-7:30am, taking referrals from the field staff, referral center and triage
Assists with the admission process as needed and ensures efficient, timely and safe patient transitions to and from the IPU.
Proficiency with administration of Omnicell functions
Assist staff with all bedside clinical applications including but not limited to trach care, chest drains, feeding tubes, wound care, starting and accessing peripheral lines, accessing an ports, dressing changes
Initiates and sustains as needed the implementation of orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician; report / participate in investigations related to medication errors
Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from initial assessment through discharge. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: 1. Developing and initiating plan of care in collaboration with patient/caregiver/primary health professional 2. Regularly re-evaluating patient/family/caregiver needs and responding to changes as needed 3. Conducting on-going evaluation and revision of care according to patient outcomes
Works collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members.
Assesses patient environment and teaches patient/family/caregiver regarding home environment/safety issues when discharge to home is appropriate
Identifies and supervises ancillary services needed by the patient. Uses interdisciplinary approach in developing, supervising and coordinating plan of care, in accordance with the organization’s policies
Initiates referrals to other disciplines and community resources, as indicated and is necessary
Utilizes nursing assessment in establishing the certified nursing assistant care plan
Supervises LPN and paraprofessional staff
Assess Clinical Competencies
Assist Referral Center and Triage
Provide teaching and assisting on clinical topics and MyUnity functionality