Nursing Supervisor RN Weekends

Overview Job Location: Radford Health & Rehab Center - RADFORD, VA 24141 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift: Day The licensed Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the clinical support of licensed nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, and other ancillary non-licensed clinical employees who provide direct and in-direct nursing care to patients. The nurse supervisor will provide or coordinate disease specific-educational support for patients/family members and assist with in-service training for clinical employees. The nurse Supervisor will be clinically proficient in nursing related skills and will have a current CPR card issued through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Essential Functions Administrative Serves as liaison between the clinical team, physician/physician extenders, diagnostic agencies and sources of referrals for new patients. Advocates on behalf of the clinical team by supporting and promoting a team environment. Supports and participates in the center’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program. Participates on committees as needed or assigned. Reports pertinent clinical personnel issues and patient-care areas of concern to the Director of Nursing. Clinical Supervises and directs licensed and non-licensed nursing employees. Promote and maintains an effective working relationship with physicians/physician extenders, lab, and pharmacy partners to ensure the proper, timely, and safe care of patients. Promotes and maintains an effective collaborative working relationship with nursing employees, other departments, patients, families, visitors, and other health care centers. Directs and supervises the delivery of patient care. When indicated, perform patient assessment, plan, and implement appropriate nursing care and management for the well-being of a patient, including documentation of supporting interventions and follow-up. Report significant changes in a patient’s condition to other clinical team members (including physician/physician extender, patient, and legal representative) and complete required documentation. Routinely conduct chart audits to validate that nursing care documentation is appropriate, accurate, and timely. Keep nursing administration and management informed regarding evaluations of patient care and employee practice/behavioral concerns. Participate in clinical rounds with medical providers when indicated to provide pertinent information regarding the patient’s care/condition and follow through with orders. Review physician/physician extender orders, diagnostic and pharmacy reports. Follow up with pharmacy regarding a change in medication. Address complaints and follow-up in a timely manner. Keep nursing administration informed of complaint/follow-up outcomes. Complete accident/incident reports as indicated with follow-up. Submit accident/incident report to administrative nursing staff. Perform and/or assist with patient care tasks as indicated (e.g., phlebotomy, initiate IV therapy, manage central lines, wound care management, administer medications, insert indwelling urinary catheter, tracheostomy/colostomy/ileostomy care, manage enteral therapy for patients with feeding tubes, and other nursing procedures). Assist in the development of the patient’s plan of care and assist updating the plan of care as indicated. Participate in the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Provide reports for new patient admissions, ensuring rooms are ready and prepared prior to patient arrival. Perform other duties, as assigned. Qualifications Current nursing license in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Two years of nursing management in acute/post-acute or urgent care, preferred. Demonstrates excellent clinical, customer service and leadership skills. Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods standing, walking, working and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending. Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time. Must be able to move 150 pounds with assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr