RN SUPERVISOR

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN provides direct and indirect patient care to all age groups.  The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the patient care given.  They will supervise assigned nursing personnel, collaborate with other health care professionals, and coordinate ancillary staff.

The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a group of patients, supervise assigned nursing personnel, collaborate with other health care professionals, coordinate ancillary staff, demonstrate professional growth and development in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice at the clinical setting, and provide direct or indirect patient care to all developmental ages.

MISSION STATEMENT:

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates good judgment and analytical ability in preparing work for review.
• Conducts frequent rounds throughout the entire nursing home to ensure appropriate function of operations.
• Informs the DON of any anticipated and/or actual issues/problems.
• Maintains currency with respect to all new policies and procedures published.
• Monitors the implementation of all organizational policies, primarily clinical practice standards by direct observation and interaction with the nursing staff.
• Provides the direction to the nursing staff in the delivery of resident care.
• Consistently monitors compliance with standard of care by observation, verbal reports, and written documentation; regularly give feedback to staff as appropriate.  Assists in the development of a plan to increase compliance and implements actions to correct deficiencies.
• When appropriate, initiates the disciplinary process in collaboration with the DON; does not wait to take action if immediate is mandated.
• Provides direction to nursing staff during increasing or decreasing periods of resident activity; intervenes during crisis and emergency situations providing leadership to the staff.
• Consistently monitors and follows nursing home policy with respect to transferring and receiving residents to and from the hospital and/or other facilities.
• Anticipates potential problem situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact.
• Responds to all emergencies and disasters within the nursing home.
• Evaluates maintenance requirements on the weekends and off hours and communicates needs to on-call maintenance personnel.
• Fosters exceptional public relations for the nursing home; interacts with resident, family member, and general public in a positive manner.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and provides leadership during periods of stress within the nursing staff.
• Assist with time schedule coordination to provide coverage.
• Builds a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the nursing home, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.
• Ensures the distribution and delivery of equipment/supplies as necessary.
• Assist DON with development of continuous quality improvement indicators and audits.
• Maintains an effective rapport with residents, visitors, resident family members, physician, subordinates and other supervisory staff.
• Works collaboratively with other staff members to provide continuous service to the organization.
• Provides proper notification for absence as per facility policy as evidenced by call-out records.
• Promotes confidentiality and uses complete discretion when discussing information.
• Maintains calm and effective behavior during stressful situations.
• Inspires confidence from callers, visitors, co-workers by remaining well informed and prepared at all times.
• Appears well groomed an