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State of Louisiana•Jennings, LA

About The Position

The Louisiana Veterans Home serves Louisiana veterans by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. Its objective is to provide quality nursing care that helps eligible veterans attain the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking an experienced RN Supervisor A to lead and support staff in delivering high-quality care to residents. This is a full-time government position. The role is eligible for retention pay per hour worked and shift differential.

Requirements

Possess a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multistate license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.
Meet one of the following experience and education combinations: three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; a bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of licensed registered nurse experience; a master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of licensed registered nurse experience; or a doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of licensed registered nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct care delivery for all residents on an assigned unit.
Receive shift reports and assess whether personnel should be reassigned to ensure appropriate coverage and optimal care.
Make rounds to assess residents, employees, and the physical plant of the assigned unit.
Collaborate with RN supervisors on evening and night shifts and with other departments to provide support services for resident care around the clock.
Review work orders to help ensure a safe environment.
Arrange transfers of residents to another facility due to serious illness.
Complete the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and enter Minimum Data Set (MDS) information into the computer database.
Supervise, review, and evaluate subordinate staff performance in resident care and recommend improvements as needed.
Recommend selection, disciplinary action, and discharge of subordinate staff.
Conduct Quality Assurance audits as assigned by Nursing Administration.
Prepare the shift schedule jointly with the Assistant Director of Nurses to provide adequate nurse coverage.
Counsel or advise staff regarding attendance.
Consult with the Director of Nurses and Assistant Director of Nurses regarding leave requests for subordinate personnel.