RN Supervisor

Hillcrest Healthcare•Knoxville, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Supervisor is responsible for independently supervising the delivery of care to a group of residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role assesses resident needs, develops individual care plans, administers and evaluates nursing care, and supervises nurses, CNAs, and other personnel in providing care. The position promotes teamwork and a welcoming, comfortable environment for residents, with a focus on resident-centered outcomes and whole-person care. This is a weekend position with 12-hour shifts; both day and night shifts are available. The RN Supervisor works in accordance with state and federal regulations, facility policies, and professional nursing standards. The position also supports staff coaching, training, performance feedback, and safe, high-quality resident care.

Requirements

Current state Registered Nurse license.
Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
Good leadership qualities.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Organized and detail-oriented work performance.
Self-discipline and patience.
Genuine care for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
Ability to comply with Residents’ Rights and facility policies and procedures.
Ability to perform the work within the stated physical demand requirements and carry out the essential duties.

Responsibilities

Follow state and federal rules and regulations and deliver outcome-focused nursing care using the nursing process.
Interview residents or their responsible parties to obtain information for care planning.
Assess residents through observation, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Implement resident-centered care plans consistently, effectively, and cost efficiently, and identify the rationale and anticipated outcomes for nursing interventions.
Provide care consistent with professional standards and the employee’s skill level, using sound nursing judgment.
Keep physicians and other healthcare professionals informed of residents’ conditions, promptly report significant changes, and collaborate on changes to care plans.
Evaluate nursing care, seek input from colleagues and residents or their families, and participate in interdisciplinary care plan evaluations.
Maintain resident care and comfort using current nursing knowledge and skills.
Transcribe healthcare professionals’ orders accurately, report orders that are not carried out, and document relevant events.
Follow company, facility, and departmental policies and procedures and complete medical records and reporting forms accurately.
Supervise, coach, counsel, assign, and direct CNAs and other nursing personnel, including other RNs where applicable.
Participate in staff discipline when needed, recognize exceptional care and performance, and assist with employee orientation and training.
Apply safe body alignment practices for residents and staff.
Maintain current pharmacology knowledge, recognize drug reactions and sensitivities, and ensure narcotics are properly accounted for.
Recognize normal and abnormal laboratory values and communicate them appropriately to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Attend required in-service education and know and follow Standard Precautions, the Exposure Control Plan, and fire drill and evacuation procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information and protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, abuse, and loss of personal property.
Perform other duties as directed by a supervisor or administrator.