RN Supervisor

CHSGa•Milledgeville, GA

About The Position

The RN Supervisor supports the Director of Nursing Services in organizing and directing the day-to-day work of licensed and unlicensed nursing staff at Chaplinwood Health & Rehab. The role coordinates patient care and admissions, discharges, and transfers; monitors documentation, compliance, and staff performance; and helps maintain communication with physicians, patients, families, and other departments. The RN Supervisor also supports care planning, staffing, personnel documentation, education, infection control, and quality assurance activities. This 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 posted pay range is $44.98 to $51.35, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends and management add-on pay.

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 warmly and professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond to concerns with a helpful and caring demeanor; and answer questions appropriately.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to 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 written, oral, or diagram 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 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 as necessary; and know procedures to follow 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, monitor nursing staff work for thoroughness, and provide oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel.
Conduct compliance rounds and report pertinent issues.
Maintain effective communication with attending physicians; communicate with physicians, arrange transportation for appointments, and contact families.
Assist with care planning, the MDS process, and committee meetings.
Participate in patient screening and selection as requested.
Help monitor physician services and follow up on consultant recommendations, including pharmacy and dietary recommendations.
Demonstrate and provide education to licensed and unlicensed staff as necessary.
Apply fair and uniform supervisory practices, including corrective actions, without discrimination.
Provide the Director of Nursing Services with reports and documentation for departmental updates, corrective actions, and other needs.
Assist with interviewing, screening, and selecting associates within established staffing budgets.
Help maintain personnel file documentation, including reference checks, screenings, corrective actions, evaluations, and skills verification.
Review and respond to department-related associate, patient, or family complaints and grievances as requested.
Promote effective interdepartmental communication and positive working relationships.
Monitor licensed and unlicensed staff for compliance with procedural guidelines and protocols, and maintain working knowledge of licensure standards and the survey process.
Make rounds to ensure patients receive proper 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 System efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.