Registered Nurse Supervisor

Description

Responsible for providing direct nursing care as ordered by physician, outlined in the plan of care, and in

accordance with standards of nursing practices and regulations. Takes charge in leading and directing

resident/patient care on assigned shift. Directly supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified

Nursing Assistants to ensure assignments and care are complete based on professional standards.  

Requirements

? Personally participates in the assessment and delivery of care including medication

administration, treatments, Adl care, etc. as ordered by physician and outlined in the plan of

care. Performs all direct care outside of LPN scope of practice while remaining within RN scope

of practice.

? Conduct regular rounds to monitor resident activity and ensure resident/ patients receive

quality care based on professional standards and facility policies

? Assess residents physical and psychosocial status

? Communicate with residents, family members, physicians and supervisor regarding resident

status.  

? Ensure the medical records are maintained up to date and accurate during assigned shift  

? Ensure all documentation assigned for clinical staff is complete prior to the end of the shift

? Coordinate and prepare for new admissions, transfers, discharge of residents

? Transcribe physician orders

? Assist in updating the plan of care that addresses the needs of the residents/ patients

? Complete incident/ accident reports

? Understands, complies with and promotes all rules regarding resident rights

? Maintain safe and clean work area

? Ensures proper storage of equipment and supplies

? Ensure Infection prevention and control practices are followed on assigned unit

? Report hazardous conditions, incidents and accidents, and allegations to Director of Nursing

and/ or Administrator

? Ensure ordered diagnostic test are completed and followed up  

? Complete scheduled assessments  

? Delegate appropriate duties assignments to Charge nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants

? Assist in orientation and training  

? Attend orientation and in-services

? Attend staff meetings

? Ensure adequate staffing during assigned shift.  

? Call in off duty staff to replace any call ins for assigned shift and upcoming shifts

? Maintain positive working relationship and open communication with Director of Nursing

? May also be assigned title “Transitional Care Unit Director” (see Transitional Care Unit Director

job description)  

? Perform other duties as assigned or designated