RN Supervisor

CHSGa•Commerce, GA

14d•$45 - $51

About The Position

The RN Supervisor assists the Director of Nursing Services with organizing and directing daily nursing department functions and provides oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel. The role coordinates patient care, monitors nursing staff and compliance, supports care planning and quality programs, and maintains communication with physicians, associates, patients, families, and other departments. The position requires an active Georgia RN license and a nursing degree from an accredited college or university or graduation from an approved RN program. The role calls for strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and supervisory skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. The work environment is usually quiet. The associate regularly sits, talks, or hears; frequently walks and uses hands and arms; and occasionally stands. Close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved RN program.
Active RN license to practice in the State of Georgia.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate warmly and professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond helpfully to concerns and answer questions appropriately.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including sitting, talking, hearing, walking, using hands and arms, occasionally standing, and performing close and distance vision tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing in organizing and directing the day-to-day functions of licensed and unlicensed nursing staff.
Admit, discharge, and transfer patients as requested; send patients to the hospital when necessary.
Document and bill for supplies used.
Know the procedures to follow if a physician cannot be reached.
Develop work assignments for unlicensed staff.
Make compliance rounds and report pertinent issues.
Maintain effective communication with attending physicians.
Assist with coordinating the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings.
Participate in patient screening and selection as requested.
Assist in monitoring physician services, including documentation and visits, in accordance with current regulations.
Follow up on consultant recommendations, including pharmacy and dietary recommendations.
Demonstrate and provide education as needed so licensed and unlicensed staff can perform their jobs.
Complete patient documentation, including appropriate forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation.
Communicate with physicians, arrange transportation for doctor appointments, and contact families.
Use fair and uniformly applied corrective actions without regard to protected characteristics.
Provide reports and documentation to support departmental updates, corrective actions, and other needs.
Assist with interviewing, screening, and selecting associates in accordance with established staffing budgets.
Assist in maintaining personnel files, including reference checks, screenings, corrective actions, evaluations, and skills verification.
Review and respond to associate, patient, or family complaints and grievances as requested by the Director of Nursing Services.
Promote effective interdepartmental communication and positive working relationships.
Assist in monitoring licensed and unlicensed staff for compliance with procedural guidelines and protocols.
Maintain working knowledge of current licensure standards and the survey process.
Monitor other nursing staff's work for thoroughness.
Make rounds to ensure appropriate patient care and cleanliness.
Coordinate patient care and assist nursing staff according to needs.
Implement education, infection control, and/or quality assurance programs.
Promote the System's image and reputation through servant leadership and direct, open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.