What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3-11 RN supervisor position at Willow Creek?
License/Registration: Hold a current, unencumbered license in this state as a registered nurse. Registered with Professional Board of Nurse Examiners in this state.
Continuing Education: Encouraged and required if necessary to meet state regulations
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited educational institution (school of nursing).
Experience: At least two full years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care with leadership and management experience.
Job Knowledge: Working knowledge of nursing services, rehabilitation, therapy, administration, supervision, resident care, etc.; comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice with knowledge of principles and methods involved in instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel; ability to assess resident's needs; familiarity with facility's policies, regulations, and produces; knowledge of application of principles of personnel administration in assigning, supervising, and evaluating activities of staff; knowledge and application of techniques and methods of resident care; awareness of special diets and their observance; use of medical and nursing equipment; knowledge of medications and their effects.
Professional Memberships: Recommended and encouraged
Other: Warm, understanding, and responsive to residents and their demands and reactions; positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact; ability to use initiative, judgment, and resourcefulness, and to make decision.
FUNCTIONS
- Prepare, implement, and evaluate resident assessment and comprehensive care plan regularly.
- Provide for emotional and physical comfort and safety of resident.
- Observe, record, report, treat symptoms and reactions of residents.
- Follow rehabilitation plans.
- Interpret facility's policies and programs to staff.
- Conduct in-service programs.
- Assist director or nursing as needed.
- Evaluate, plan, and organize nursing care according to established policies.
- Consult with director or nursing on admission, room assignment, and discharge of
resident. * Assure that physician's orders are carried out.
- Supervise nursing activities and promote improvement in nursing care.
- Coordinate nursing service with other departments.
- Maintain accurate reports and records according to policies and procedures set forth; evaluate and make recommendations for improvements for welfare or resident.
- Maintain comfortable and pleasant environment and promote elimination of
hazards. * Ensure supplies are available in proper quantities, equipment is available and in
proper condition, and personnel using such supplies and equipment know location and proper care of equipment. * Receive reports from charge nurse on each shift and work to ensure maximum total care.
- Give daily report on conditions in nursing service to DON.
- Responsible for assuring accurate recordings of medications and narcotics according
to procedures outlined in manual. * Participate in nursing care as needed; responsible for direct handling of emergency
situations. * Supervise meals.
- Assist with care plans.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work Area and Environment: Office, nursing stations, drug room, resident rooms, and other areas in the facility and on the property. Visits to other health-care facilities and offices may be necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work setting:
- In-person
- Long term care
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Byram, MS 39272: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person