RN Supervisor - FT - Day

CHSGa•Pulaski, GA

About The Position

The RN Supervisor supports the Director of Nursing Services in directing day-to-day nursing operations at Orchard Health & Rehab. The role oversees and coordinates licensed and unlicensed nursing staff, patient care, documentation, compliance, and communication with physicians, patients, families, and other departments. The supervisor also contributes to staffing, personnel processes, staff education, infection control, quality assurance, and collaborative system initiatives. This is a full-time day position.

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, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and warmly 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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with organizing and directing the day-to-day functions of licensed and unlicensed nursing staff.
Admit, discharge, and transfer patients; send patients to the hospital when necessary and follow procedures when a physician cannot be reached.
Document and bill for supplies used, and complete patient documentation using appropriate forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation procedures.
Develop work assignments for unlicensed staff and provide oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel.
Conduct compliance rounds, report pertinent issues, and monitor staff adherence to procedural guidelines and protocols.
Maintain effective communication with attending physicians; communicate with physicians, arrange transportation to appointments, and contact families.
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.
Demonstrate and provide education to licensed and unlicensed staff as needed.
Apply fair and consistent supervisory and corrective-action practices.
Provide reports and documentation to the Director of Nursing Services for departmental updates, corrective actions, and other needs.
Assist with interviewing, screening, and selecting associates within established staffing budgets, and maintaining personnel-file documentation.
Review and respond to associate, patient, or family complaints and grievances as requested.
Promote effective interdepartmental communication and positive working relationships.
Maintain working knowledge of licensure standards and the survey process.
Monitor nursing staff work for thoroughness, make rounds to ensure patient care and cleanliness, coordinate patient care, and assist nursing staff according to need.
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 support the success of the System.