Part-Time Registered Nurse Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nursing Supervisor has the responsibility of assisting in the planning, organizing, developing and directing nursing service in accordance with current applicable federal, state, local, and facility standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the department director or administration, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining nursing objectives and standards and departmental policies/procedures. (Examples: resident care plans, job descriptions, nursing procedures, etc.)
• Make independent decisions regarding nursing care.
• Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used; implement measures and inform nursing administration.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing their assigned area, and delegate appropriately to other responsible personnel.
• Make timely rounds, inspecting the nursing service areas and practices to assure that appropriate resident care is being rendered, and to assure compliance with current applicable policies and regulations.
• Interpret department policies/procedures to staff, residents, visitors, and family members as necessary and ensure that facility policies are followed at all times.
• Guide and direct the Charge Nurse in evaluating and assessing medical, social, psychological, restorative, and rehabilitative care plans.
• Assist and instruct the Charge Nurse and other nursing personnel in performing nursing procedures as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of personal interest and positive reinforcement, as well as a calm environment throughout the units.
• Assure that nurse's documentation is informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and of the resident’s response to care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care and employee information to assure that resident and employee rights are protected.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel as well as other departments within the facility to assure that services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Meet with department personnel in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services.
• Meet with nursing administration, medical, and other related departments in planning and coordinating department services, programs, and activities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of the healthcare team.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Physical presence on-site is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand and be active during an entire work shift.      

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious waste, blood and body fluid, diseases and conditions prevalent at the time.  Employees may also be subject to emotionally distraught residents, family members, visitors and personnel.  The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal to moderate.