Medical Surgical

Nursing Supervisor

Directs nursing care for the patients and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision should be in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing our nursing center and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services to provide the appropriate care for our patients.

Accountability: Reports to Director of Nursing Services

Education Requirements: Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program required as evidenced by primary source of verification.

Licensure Requirements: Current LPN or RN License in the State of Georgia. American Heart Association BLS CPR required.

Other Training Skills and Experience Requirements: Preferred experience in nursing administration.

Primary Activity Requirements:

Primary Physical Requirements:

Lift up to 10 lbs.: Rarely required when lifting patient medical files weighing approximately 5 to 10 pounds.

Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Rarely may occur during course of work when stocking medical supplies or stocking medical cart.

Lift 26 to 40 lbs.: Not required.

Lift over 40 lbs.: Frequently lifting 40 pounds when assisting in patient transfer. (Occasionally may utilize the Hoyer lift when dealing with large or awkward-sized patients).

Carry up to 10 lbs.: Rarely required when carrying patient medical files weighing approximately 5 to 10 pounds.

Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Rarely may occur during course of work when stocking medical supplies or stocking medical cart.

Carry 26 to 40 lbs.: Not required.

Carry over 40 lbs.: Not required.

Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet

Reach at shoulder height: Constantly required when administering medication, taking vital signs, and providing care for the elderly.

Reach below shoulder height: Occasionally may occur when administering medication to patients who are bedridden.

Push/Pull: 20 feet.

Hand Manipulation:

Grasping: Frequently grasping pen/pencil when documenting information into medical charts.

Handling: Constantly handling pen/pencil when documenting information into medical charts.

Torquing: Not required.

Fingering: If center implements the use of a computer may occasionally be required to use computer. Occasionally required to use a telephone.

Controls & Equipment: Blood pressure gauge, thermometer, stethoscope, hydroxulator, Hoyer lift (hydraulic system), splints, trap wheelchair exercise wheel, parallel bars, transfer belt, walkers, canes, free weights, Restor bikes, suction machine, IV pumps, tube feeding equipment, TENS unit, specialty beds. May need to move Clinitron bed (300 pounds).

Other Physical Considerations:

Twisting: Occasionally may occur when providing medical care to bedridden patients or assisting in transfer.

Bending: Frequently required when providing medical care to bedridden patients or assisting in transfer.

Crawling: Not required.

Squatting: Occasionally required.

Kneeling: Not required.

Crouching: Not required.

Balancing: Not required.

During an 8-hour day Associate is required to:

Consecutive Hours Total Hours

Sit 2 4

Stand 2 2

Walk 2 2

Work Surface: Varies from carpeting, linoleum, and tile.

Cognitive and Sensory Requirements:

Talking: Necessary for communicating with patients and other aides.

Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from others and while performing physical assessments.

Sight: Necessary for doing job correctly and effectively.

Tasting & Smelling: Smelling is required for accurate maintenance and detection of wounds, urinary tract problems, etc.