Nursing Supervisor

Overview

Manages the nursing unit ensuring that it functions properly and safely.

The MJHS Difference

At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Responsibilities

Reviews and performs staffing allocation for all nursing personnel on assigned units.

Performance Standards:

• Calls the unit to identify staff present

• Allocate staff based on unit par levels. 

Performs unit rounds, identifies, investigates and resolves problems, informing appropriate levels of management when necessary.

Performance Standards:

• Performs unit rounds at the beginning and end of shifts and as needed.

• Investigate and resolve any issues identified.

• Notify appropriate management as needed. 

Responds to patient/resident/family concerns, issues or complaints.

Performance Standards:

• Accidents/Incidents are documented in the Occurrence Report, and recommendations are made for corrective action.

• Notifies D.N.S. and Security of alleged abuse

• Participates in investigation

• Gathers necessary documentation for NYS DOH and internal investigations 

Communicates resident clinical events or changes

Performance Standards:

• Disseminate information to appropriate inter- departmental staff.

• Ensure resolution for any identified areas where possible.

• Completes and contributes to 24-hour census report 

Ensure that all control medications are maintained and accounted for as per policy and procedure

Performance Standards:

• Count and document medication held in the Emergency Control Box (C Box) at the start and end of every shift

• Medication removed from C box during assigned shift, is documented and replaced as per policy 

Oversees and manages clinical care and emergency response

Performance Standards:

• Evaluates all admissions and ensures compliance with admission policy and procedure

• Responds to all residents reported to have had an occurrence and assess for potential injury

• Ensures all central line and intravenous therapies are completed as per policy

• Responds to all emergency codes and provides appropriate directions 

Manages performance of direct and indirect reports. Provides orientation, coaching, training and development. Take corrective action when necessary.

Utilizes corporate services resources such as Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Information Services, Marketing, etc., as appropriate.

Ensures appropriate staffing and resources to support department/agency services. Monitors productivity throughout the year and participates in annual budget preparation.

Interviews and participates in the selection process for qualified staff in collaboration with Human Resources and department management. 

Qualifications

4 years nursing experience, one in leadership capacity.

Minimum of 1 year in a skilled nursing facility.