RN Nursing Supervisor

Ohio Living•Sewickley Heights, PA

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor (RN or LPN) supervises nursing staff and oversees admissions during an assigned shift. The role ensures care is delivered in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, maintaining the highest degree of quality care. The supervisor manages shift operations, coordinates resident and patient care across departments, supports clinical staff and admissions, and maintains communication with families. The role also oversees quality, compliance, and risk-management activities, including audits, reports, documentation, and survey readiness. In addition, the supervisor leads staff hiring, orientation, performance management, development, and staffing planning.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
At least one year of supervisory experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
At least one year of nursing experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the internet.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Confirm staffing at the beginning of the shift and conduct a focused mid-shift round with Charge Nurses, following up on unresolved issues.
Remain visible and available to families, serving as a point person and addressing family concerns when they are present.
Confirm lab reports have been received and send results to the physician.
Remain available for Nurse Wound Consultant rounds.
Assist with resident and patient meals, including feeding and serving, and cover staff breaks and lunches as needed.
Coordinate resident and patient care with Culinary, Housekeeping, Laundry, Maintenance, Therapy, Activities, and Social Services to ensure continuity of care.
Fill in as a Charge Nurse and support Admissions Nurses as needed.
Attend scheduled or directed all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training.
Perform nursing competency reviews and skill audits; prepare and distribute wound reports.
Audit Certified Nursing Assistant tasks as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Create risk event reports as needed and keep the Director of Nursing and Unit Managers informed.
Audit medical refrigerators, crash carts, and medical carts to ensure they are clean and stocked.
Maintain readiness for regulatory surveys and check documentation for accuracy to support RUG and Medicaid scores.
Work with the Director of Nursing and/or Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions.
Review and respond to complaints and grievances from residents, patients, and staff concerning areas of responsibility.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information and respect residents’ personal and property rights.
Supervise a designated area of the Nursing Department at a life plan community and foster a positive environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
Interview, select, and orient new direct reports; establish and promote performance expectations.
Evaluate direct reports’ job performance and provide developmental guidance for improved performance and growth.
Monitor employee accountability to organizational requirements, document and engage employees when needed, and work with Human Resources when further documentation or intervention is necessary.
Participate in developing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring staff in-service, on-the-job, and orientation training programs.
Ensure a reasonable and sufficient staffing plan is in place for absences or vacancies among direct reports.
Respond timely and thoughtfully to departmental staff questions, requests, and work product submitted for review and approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.