RN Supervisor

Description Spring Gate is looking for an energetic RN Supervisor to assistant in overall resident care.  Shift hours will be 3pm - 11pm.

This position will work closely with the Director of Nursing and other nurse management staff to ensure oversight of nursing policy, procedure and programs. The following experience and attributes are desirable:



-BSN Preferred

-Strong educational skills

-Previous long-term care experience

-3-5 years of management experience

-High clinical standards

-Ability to motivate others

-Strong work ethic

-Excellent organizational skills

-Desire to grow professionally



Experience:

 Three years of nursing experience preferrable in long term care but others will be considered.

Essential Functions:

 Performs General Management Functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.

 Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues for the unit

 Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.

 

 Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.

 Contacts physicians as necessary and ensures physicians interventions are timely and appropriate.

 Reviews staffing patterns and census of nursing units, and reassigns personnel when necessary to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.

 Monitors the clinical operations of the unit and resident’s conditions and ensures that appropriate and quality care is administered.

 Obtains medications, supplies and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.

 Assists in the orientation of new personnel, monitors their skills and guides and observes staff that may need assistance with procedures.

 Participates in facility “QA” program.

 Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements Special Skills



Qualifications:

Education: 

Graduate of accredited school of nursing, degree preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

Licensed as a RN

Valid CPR teaching certificate, if applicable.



Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 Skilled in motivation of staff and leadership.

 Skilled in work assessment.

 Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

 Knowledge of state and federal requirements for accreditation and certification.

 Possesses basic computer skills.