RN Supervisor

CHSGa•Cartersville, GA

4d•$45 - $51

About The Position

The RN Supervisor assists the Director of Nursing Services with organizing and directing the day-to-day functions of licensed and unlicensed nursing staff. The role coordinates patient care and supports admissions, discharges, transfers, documentation, staffing, compliance, and communication with physicians, patients, families, and other departments. The RN Supervisor also assists with care planning, MDS processes, staff education, infection control, quality assurance, and personnel-related activities. The position provides oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel and monitors nursing staff for compliance with procedures and protocols. It requires an active Georgia RN license, a nursing degree from an accredited college or graduation from an approved RN program, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. The work environment is usually quiet.

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 prioritizing skills.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and warmly with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, respond 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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

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.
Complete patient documentation, including appropriate forms, timelines, Medicare documentation, and billing supplies used.
Develop work assignments for unlicensed staff and provide oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel.
Make compliance rounds, report pertinent issues, and monitor nursing staff for compliance with established procedural guidelines and protocols.
Maintain effective communication with attending physicians and follow procedures when a physician cannot be reached.
Assist with care planning, the MDS process, committee meetings, patient screening and selection, and monitoring physician services.
Follow up on consultant recommendations, including those from pharmacy and dietary services.
Provide demonstrations and education to licensed and unlicensed staff as necessary.
Communicate with physicians, arrange transportation for doctor appointments, and contact families.
Apply supervisory practices fairly and consistently, including corrective actions.
Provide reports and documentation to the Director of Nursing Services to support departmental updates, corrective actions, and other needs.
Assist with interviewing, screening, and selecting associates in accordance with 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.
Support effective interdepartmental communication and positive working relationships.
Maintain working knowledge of current licensure standards and the survey process.
Monitor other nursing staff for thoroughness, make rounds to ensure appropriate care and patient cleanliness, coordinate patient care, and assist nursing staff as needed.
Implement education, infection control, and/or quality assurance programs.
Promote the image and reputation of the System through servant leadership and open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative System efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.