Nursing Supervisor RN
Loretto
Job Description
- Supervises the clinical care planning and delivery processes to ensure the coordination of quality patient care. Reviews the care plan accordingly.
- Assesses residents/clients upon admission and periodically as conditions change.
- Performs rounds to evaluate patient condition.
- Provides direct patient care when indicated.
- Obtains and implements physician orders, checking for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicates effectively with the client/resident, family, and interdisciplinary team and ensures staff members communicate effectively as well. Delivers education and instruction to residents, clients, families, and caregivers when needed.
- Communicates between shifts regarding changes in resident conditions.
- Ensures a safe and secure environment for clients/residents, staff, and visitors.
- Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintains the highest level of customer service within the area of responsibility.
- Provides clinical assessment to MD/NP/PAs on call for quality outcomes delivered to patients.
- Provides daily leadership, direction, and prioritization to staff in accordance with Loretto’s goals and mission.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates the clinical competencies and ongoing educational/orientation needs of the staff. Updates orientation or training materials as needed. Shares current knowledge and up-to-date clinical expertise with staff through formal and informal education. Takes responsibility for own education and stays clinically current.
- Develops and monitors the department staffing pattern to meet the needs of the patients, within budget parameters.
- Checks staff overtime and shifts/hours worked.
- Enforces the bargaining unit contract fairly and consistently. Addresses issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Ensures nursing staff meet all re-orientation requirements, in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
- Ensures all regulations, policies, and procedures are adhered to by nursing staff and self.
- Monitors and maintains compliance with third-party agencies.
- Directs the processes that facilitate the thorough and accurate completion of required documentation. Examples include but are not limited to: skin//wound reports, ADLs, weights, nourishment, monthly MAR/TAR checks, Admissions, Discharges, incident reports, investigations, audits, and PRIs.
- Monitors adherence to the patient care standards through QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) and QA processes, taking remedial action when needed.
- Participates in Quality Assurance Initiatives. Collects and provides data as required.
- Coordinates the work of an assigned group of employees. Communicates work instructions, distributes, and monitors work.
- Acts as the primary contact for routine issues in their area of responsibility; may be a “working supervisor”, who performs the same work as subordinate staff. The role focus is tactical and execution oriented.
- May complete and approve schedules in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel to ensure an optimal workflow.
- Provides technical training and assistance on new equipment or procedures. Assists in ensuring employees are provided with appropriate resources.
- May provide input to employee performance and alert the manager to employee performance issues.
- Promotes and role models a culture of service excellence and customer service within their functional area.
- Creates, promotes, and maintains collaborative relationships and partnerships with peers and staff throughout the organization using active listening, unbiased and nonjudgmental language, and an open communication style.
- Uses effective communication and critical thinking skills during conflict resolution, problem solving, decision-making, coaching, and other complex dialogues.
- At least 3 years’ experience in nursing, preferably with 1-2 years in an acute/long-term care setting.
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or BS in a related field preferred.
- Current New York State RN license and registration in good standing required.
- Proven patient assessment skills.
- Adheres to best practice nursing care.
- Ability to supervise and guide staff while carrying out the duties of an RN.
- Proficient in the care planning process.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory, and mental impairments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
- Ability and knowledge to respond in emergency situations.
- Ability to analyze problems, plan resolution strategies, implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
- Proficient in computer programs and able to learn new software rapidly.
- Pay Range $42.61 - $50.11 per hour
- Pay Range includes shift differentials
- Excellent medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
- Fun events for employees
- Convenient locations with free parking
- Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
- Diaper Assistance Program
- Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!