Job Description

Take the next step in your nursing clinical leadership career!  Step into a new, management role with the backing of a supportive and mentoring clinical team of professionals at Prescott House.

Every or Every Other Weekend Position: 7AM - 7PM

POSITION SUMMARY: The RN Nursing Supervisor supports the Director of Nursing (DON) 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 DON, ADON, and Unit Managers. He/she is responsible for the clinical operations of the Nursing Units including ensuring compliance with Bear Mountain 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:

ADMINISTRATIVE: Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in maintaining adequate nursing coverage to provide safe nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Effectively utilizes existing manpower limiting use of overtime and agency personnel; Participates in staff recruitment (i.e. Assist in the interviewing and selection of nursing personnel); Assesses the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to their job description, unit standards of care and goals of the individual; Assists with the Individual Performance Improvement Plan for staff whose performance does not meet center expectations, and when necessary, recommendsor initiates disciplinary action; Recommends and facilitates employee promotions, transfers and terminations;

JOB DESCRIPTION: RN Nursing Supervisor-Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individuals’ needs, choices and preferences; Answers any/all emergencies throughout the shift (i.e., change of condition, starting IVs, pronouncement of death); Fosters a strong partnership between the medical staff and the department of nursing; Makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding nursing care equipment/supplies required to meet the needs of the patients and assuresthat adequate supplies are available; Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment; Participates in meetings to address patient care, survey and/or standards of care issues as requested; Assures that the building is secure during the assigned shift by checking doors and alarms according to nursing center protocols;

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP: Works with the DON to effectively plan, organize, direct and implement a comprehensive center-wide nursing program; Provides nursing leadership in order to meet the goals of the Bear Mountain organization and the individual center; Ensures patient care assignments are consistent with staff competencies, scope of practice and the needs of the patients; Creates an environment that is respectful, team oriented and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families; Completes rounds on the units to observe patients and to determine if nursing needs are being met; Provides patient care when required; Monitors nursing care to ensure positive clinical outcomes and minimize rehospitalizations; Ensures PointClickCare (PCC) is utilized according to the Business Processes; Encourages communication between licensed nursing staff and CNAs during and between shifts; Encourages shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; Ensures timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the patient's plan of care; Reviews prospective admissions in relation to existing nursing capabilities and ensures readiness to treat; Contacts attending physician to obtain orders as indicated (i.e., admission, change in condition, etc.); Ensures that Physician Orders are followed as prescribed; Oversees medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all medications are handled in accordance Bear Mountain policy; Ensures that patient's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the patient's health condition; Facilitates discharge planning process and provides consultation as needed; Investigates patient/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution;

EDUCATION: Identifies educational needs of the staff and communicates needs to the Staff Development Coordinator (SDC); Conducts education in the absence of the SDC; Participates in the evaluation of staff competency; Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff; Demonstrates, teaches and evaluates nursing skills utilized in direct patient care of the unit's specific patient population; Promotes professional development and career opportunities for nursing staff; 

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Supports the DON in employing a strong Quality Improvement (QI) process for the nursing department; Ensures that the patients’ Care Plans are implemented and periodically reviewed and modified as necessary; Ensures that patient's accident/incident, adverse event and grievances/concerns are fully documented, investigated, reported and addressed in accordance with Bear Mountain policies and procedures and the Federal/State rules and regulations; Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and other Bear Mountain edcuational opportunities and outside professional education programs; Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirementsand/or needs of patients; Performs other duties as requested.

COMPLIANCE: Complies with and promotes adherence to applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA; Provides leadership and support for the Compliance and Ethics Program within management area; Ensures timely and accurate reporting and responses to compliance-related issues and monitors the implementation of corrective action plans related to such issues; Ensures that staff participates in orientation and training programs including but not limited to all required compliance courses and relevant policies and procedures, and that such training is properly documented; Participates in compliance and other required training programs; Participates in monitoring and auditing activities and investigations, and implementing quality assurance and performance improvement processes, as required; Completes performance reviews and determines compensation and promotions based on the accomplishment of established standards that promote adherence to compliance and quality standards. 

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college or university with a current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing; A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred; BSN preferred; Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.

This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs; Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.  *Must be fully vaccinated*

Benefits:

• New Wage Scale with competitive rates based on experience 

• Flexible Schedule options available

• Referral Bonus Program

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Sick/Vacation/PTO/Holidays

• Ongoing education with free CEUs

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Employee Recognition Events

• Employee Discount Program with LifeMart