RN - Supervisor

House SupervisorJob Title: House SupervisorProfession: Registered Nurse (RN)Specialty: Long Term CareDuration: OngoingShift: NightsHours per Shift: 12Experience: Minimum years of experience preferred, new graduates welcome to applyLicense: Current license as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania requiredCertifications: BLS required, COVID vaccine requiredMust-Have: Must possess knowledge of medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal care of residents, correct use and care of equipment, observation techniques, reporting and recording, and nursing theory. Must maintain a courteous and professional manner toward residents, visitors, and co-workers. Must accept and follow written and verbal directives. Must utilize good communication and observation skills. Must possess awareness of cost containment and properly care for equipment.Description: Supervises nursing services to direct nursing care in accordance with good nursing practice and applicable regulations. Supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and LPNs. Administers and records medication and treatments as ordered, and monitors resident responses. Accurately transcribes physician's orders. Completes monthly summaries as scheduled. Updates the care plan to reflect the resident's current condition and notifies the RN Supervisor of significant changes. Communicates resident transfers to immediate family and department heads effectively. Reviews care plans with nursing assistants and directs team implementation. Assists physicians with rounds, examinations, and treatments as needed. Collects laboratory specimens and documents in the electronic health record. Supervises and assists with postmortem procedures as needed. Encourages resident participation in scheduled activities. Completes incident reports accurately and documents weights and vital signs. Cleans and stocks treatment trays daily. Maintains an accurate inventory of resident belongings. Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment and reports potential safety hazards. Adjusts staffing assignments as needed to ensure quality resident care. Conducts team conferences as necessary and assures staff familiarity with policy changes. Monitors documentation for compliance and provides direct care for residents as needed. Attends in-services and departmental meetings as required. Assists in the orientation of new nursing staff. Performs additional duties as directed by supervisory personnel. Maintains work area in clean, orderly condition. Submits maintenance requests and performs housekeeping assignments as scheduled. Attends care plan conferences if requested. Physical demands include good physical health and mental alertness to perform job functions. Must be free of communicable diseases.City: KaneState: PA