Registered Nurse Supervisor

Encore at Foulk is currently hiring for a FT night shift Nurse Supervisor. The Nurse Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating the care and services provided within the skilled nursing department in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Nurse Supervisor serves as a mentor and role model responsible for demonstrating understanding, patience, tact, and courtesy in dealing with associates, residents, families, and visitors.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Demonstrates leadership and problem solving skills with a commitment to the excellence of Encore at Foulk.

·       Participates in the organization’s strategic planning efforts and operational improvement initiatives to drive innovation and quality of the Unit.

·       Responsible for the implementation of Service Lines, such as Pulmonary Rehab and Cardiac Care to enhance quality of care, reduce hospital readmissions, increase physician and hospital referrals and ultimately admissions.

·       Responsible for EMR, Risk Watch, and OnShift.

 

Staff Management, Training and Development

·       Responsible for interviewing, hiring, orienting, and evaluation of the Unit personnel to develop and maintain a resident centered care philosophy.

·       Maintains positive environment using effective problem solving strategies and through staff empowerment to promote high staff morale and retention.

·       Employs communication vehicles to ensure staff is aware and knowledgeable regarding organizational news, changes and needs.

·       Participates in staff development and in-service education of personnel.

·       Completes performance appraisals for staff.

 

Continuous Improvement

·       Monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of care and services delivered within a quality and safety culture.

·       Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve both the clinical and operational needs of the Unit.

·       Supports and implements clinical improvement initiatives and ensures a safe and clean work area.

 

Regulatory Compliance

·       Maintains knowledge of current long-term care regulations and programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.

·       Ensures staff compliance with established policies, procedures and regulatory programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.

·       Investigates any/all unusual or abnormal incidents, ensuring accuracy and completeness of incident reports and reports findings to Director of Nursing or designee.

·       Initiates immediate investigation and reporting of complaints, allegations of abuse or neglect and misappropriations of resident property and reports to the Administrator and Abuse Prevention Coordinator.

·       Ensures Medicare Certifications are completed and signed by the attending physician in accordance with Medicare guidelines.

 

Supervision of Nursing Care and Documentation

·       Responsible for ensuring the Unit is properly staffed according to resident acuity.

·       Supervises and holds staff accountable for implementation of policies and procedures and standards of care.

·       Conducts rounds to monitor resident acuity and assess residents’ physical and psychosocial status.

·       Performs audits of residents’ medical records to ensure compliance with facility policies as well as State and Federal regulations.

·       Provides assistance with admissions, discharges and hands-on clinical care as needed to ensure a smooth flowing unit.

 

Continuum of Care

·       Conducts Care Plan meetings with family and residents.

·       Responsible for oversight of discharge planning protocols to ensure timely, safe and smooth resident discharges to the right level of living.

·       Facilitates communication across continuum to ensure delivery of resident-centered care philosophy.

·       Communicates effectively with residents, family members, physicians, other healthcare providers and community constituents.

·       Maintains EMR plan of care.

·       Maintains and reads all resident EMR/paper documentation by staff.

·       All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities:

• Frequently walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, feeling, grasping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, repetitive movement of writing and use of the computer.
• Occasionally standing, squatting, bending, and twisting.

 

Range of Motion:

• Frequently being able to move from shoulder and above, waist-shoulder, and waist and below height.

 

Weight Lifting Requirements:

• Frequently being able to lift up 25 lbs., however, occasionally being able to lift up to 50 lbs.

 

Vision Requirements:

• Constantly being able to look at the computer monitor and utilizing color vision (identifying and distinguishing colors).
• Occasionally utilizing peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Environmental Exposure:

• Occasionally being exposed to body fluids/blood and chemical hazards.
• Required to wear protective clothing.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

Education/Certification Requirements: 

                  Licensure

·       Current RN/LPN licensure with the State of Delaware 

 

                 Education

·       Graduated from accredited nurse program

·       Current CPR card

Experience Requirements:

·       Minimum one year Long Term Care experience.

·       Clinical experience in coordination for residents in Medicare/Short Term Rehabilitation unit.

·       Clinical experience in the care of residents with Alzheimer's/Memory Impaired

·       Clinical experience in the care of residents who reside in long term care.

·       A self-directed and motivated individual who is committed to quality resident care and outcomes and who genuinely enjoys actively participating in the formulation and implementation of quality assessment and improvement strategies and goals.

 

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.