Description
Monmouth County
POSITION SUMMARY:
The RN Nursing Supervisor supports the Center Nurse Executive (CNE) with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction during a designated shift.
The RN Nursing Supervisor serves as a clinical operational liaison between the units and the CNE, ADON, and Unit Managers. He/she is responsible for the clinical operations of the Nursing Units including ensuring compliance with Genesis policies and procedures, practice standards and regulations. Additionally, he/she is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the care delivery model and processes, mentoring staff, coordination and communication with other departments, and ensuring patient and family satisfaction
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Administrative:
1.1 Collaborates with the Center Nurse Executive in maintaining adequate nursing
coverage to provide safe nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
1.1 Effectively utilizes existing Client limiting use of overtime and agency
personnel;
1.2 Participates in staff recruitment (i. e. Assist in the interviewing and selection of
nursing personnel);
1.3 Assesses the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to their job description,
unit standards of care and goals of the individual;
1.4 Assists with the Individual Performance Improvement Plan for staff whose
performance does not meet center expectations, and when necessary, recommends or
initiates disciplinary action;
1.5 Recommends and facilitates employee promotions, transfers and terminations;
1.6 Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with
individuals' needs, choices and preferences;
1.7 Answers any/all emergencies throughout the shift (i. e., change of condition, starting
IVs, pronouncement of death);
1.8 Fosters a strong partnership between the medical staff and the department of nursing;
1.9 Makes recommendations to the Center Nurse Executive regarding nursing
care equipment/supplies required to meet the needs of the patients and
assures that adequate supplies are available;
1.10 Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
1.11 Participates in meetings to address patient care, survey and/or standards of care
issues as requested;
1.12 Assures that the building is secure during the assigned shift by checking doors and
alarms according to nursing center protocols;
2. Clinical Leadership:
2.1 Works with the CNE to effectively plan, organize, direct and implement a
comprehensive center-wide nursing program;
2.2 Provides nursing leadership in order to meet the goals of the Genesis organization
and the individual center;
2.3 Ensures patient care assignments are consistent with staff competencies, scope of
practice and the needs of the patients;
2.4 Creates an environment that is respectful, team oriented and responsive to the
concerns of staff, patients and families;
2.5 Completes rounds on the units to observe patients and to determine if nursing needs
are being met;
2.6 Provides patient care when required;
2.7 Monitors nursing care to ensure positive clinical outcomes and minimize
rehospitalizations;
2.8 Ensures Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according to the Business Processes;
2.9 Encourages communication between licensed nursing staff and CNAs during and
between shifts;
2.10 Encourages shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing
staff;
2.11 Ensures timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the
patient's plan of care;
2.12 Reviews prospective admissions in relation to existing nursing capabilities and
ensures readiness to treat;
2.13 Contacts attending physician to obtain orders as indicated
Compensation Information:
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