Nursing Supervisor LPN

Pierpont Center is seeking a full time, day shift unit manager to join our team. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
The LPN 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 LPN 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;
1.2 Effectively utilizes existing manpower limiting use of overtime and agency personnel;
1.3 Participates in staff recruitment (i.e. Assist in the interviewing and selection of nursing personnel);
1.4 Assesses the work performance of nursing staff (excludes RNs) as it relates to their job description, unit standards of care and goals of the individual;
1.5 Assists with the Individual Performance Improvement Plan for staff whose performance does not meet center expectations, and when necessary, recommends or initiates disciplinary action;
1.6 Recommends and facilitates employee promotions, transfers and terminations;
1.7 Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with
individuals' needs, choices and preferences;
1.8 Answers any/all emergencies throughout the shift (i.e., change of condition, starting IVs, pronouncement of death);
1.9 Fosters a strong partnership between the medical staff and the department of nursing;
1.10 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;
1.11 Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
1.12 Participates in meetings to address patient care, survey and/or standards of care issues as requested;
1.13 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 (i.e., admission, change in condition, etc.);
2.14 Ensures that Physician Orders are followed as prescribed;
2.15 Oversees medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all medications are handled in accordance Genesis policy;
2.16 Ensures that patient's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the patient's health condition;
2.17 Facilitates discharge planning process and provides consultation as needed;
2.18 Investigates patient/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution;

3. Education:
3.1 Identifies educational needs of the staff and communicates needs to the Nurse Practice Educator (NPE);
3.1.1 Conducts education in the absence of the NPE;
3.2 Participates in the evaluation of staff competency (excluding RNs);
3.3 Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff;
3.4 Demonstrates, teaches and evaluates nursing skills utilized in direct patient care of the unit's specific patient population;
3.5 Promotes professional development and career opportunities for nursing staff;

4. Quality Improvement:
4.1 Supports the CNE in employing a strong Quality Improvement (QI) process for the nursing department;
4.2 Ensures that the patients' Care Plans are implemented and periodically reviewed and modified as necessary;
4.3 Ensures that patient's accident/incident, adverse event and grievances/concerns are fully documented, investigated, reported and addressed in accordance with Genesis policies and procedures and the Federal/State rules and regulations;

5. Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and other GHC and outside professional education programs;

6. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;

7. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;

8. Performs other duties as requested.

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