LPN Supervisor

Job Description: 

Summary:

In coordination with the Nursing department director, the Nursing Supervisor (LPN) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident-centered care, to comply with EverTrue quality standards and State & Federal regulations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates and monitors the daily activities of the nursing staff

2. Performs duties that may include, but not limited to, staff performance evaluations, determining work assignments and scheduling, medical record documentation, completion of Resident Assessments, and other written reports as required

3. Meets with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs and activities

4. Participates in maintaining written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the department

5. Participates in the maintenance of the facility’s quality assurance program for the department

6. Participates in survey (inspection) made by authorized government agencies

7. Provides oversight of, and maintain data related to, the Infection Control Management process

8. Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the department director as required concerning the operation of the department

9. Participates in any assigned teams/committees; Implements recommendations from established committees as instructed by the department director

10. Participates in planning, conducting and scheduling of in-service training classes that provides instructions on “how to do the job”, and ensures as well-educated nursing services department

11. Develops, implements, and maintains an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to your shift, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job duties

12. Provides leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for your charge nurses

13. Monitors nursing personnel to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies, are aware of all fire safety and participate in disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.

14. Participates in the maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel, to include proper hand washing techniques; Participates in the maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions of equipment.

15. Assures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment and etc, is maintained on premises at all times to adequately meet the needs of the resident, including emergency supplies and medication; Ensures that only trained and authorized personnel operate the department’s equipment

16. Ensures nursing personnel follow appropriate care plan assessment protocols for resident and that they are used in administering daily care to the resident

17. Keeps abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommends to the director adjustments in nursing services that ensure the continued ability to provide quality care

18. Ensures that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the resident rights and responsibilities

19. Conducts rounds on neighborhood(s)/unit(s) to check on residents and staff to assure appropriate and safe care delivery; Identifies issues or concerns and intervenes when necessary

20. Upon resident admission, ensures coordination and timely completion of the admission process

21. Reports and supports investigative protocols as it relates to staff or resident incidents and/or accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations

22. Complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. 

• Current LPN license in state of practice

• CPR certified

• 1+ years’ experience working in a Long-Term Care environment

• Prior supervisory experience a plus.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.  Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.  Must posses the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.  Must have patience, tact, flexibility, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.  

Physical Activities and Demands:

The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat).  Is subject to emotionally upset residents, and family members.  Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays when necessary.  Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B virus.  Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.  Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

Additional Information:

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