Clinical Nursing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

  Benefits/Perks

• Flexible work options
• Competitive compensation
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our team! As the Clinical Nursing Supervisor, you will oversee all aspects of the nursing department’s daily operations. You will supervise nursing and direct support staff and implement strategies to improve patient care. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a deep understanding of best practices in both nursing and administration. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes all admission paperwork promptly.

Prepares a service plan for each Resident with input from the Resident and/or responsible party.

Orients direct care staff to the service plan.

Obtains physician orders, as appropriate.
Obtains needed equipment, supplies, and medications for Residents

1. Assures that the assessment and physician orders are appropriately updated
2. Delegates activities to the unlicensed personnel as appropriate according to nursing judgment and state regulations.
3. Assures adequate staffing by preparing and implementing a 24-hour daily staffing plan to meet residents’ needs at all times, including reasonably foreseeable needs.
4. Provides or delegates supervisory visits according to nursing judgment and state home care licensure regulations.
5. Reviews and updates the service plan to ensure that it is current and accurate.
6. Assures the completion of discharges and transfers for Residents when needed.
7. Establishes and assures the implementation of the medication management program for Residents based on assessed data and according to agency policy and state statute.
8. Documents as indicated in the clinical record.
9. Responds to clinical problems and/or emergencies as identified by the unlicensed personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Maple Care Homes has four locations :

Maple Grove 8421 Upland Lane N Maple Grove, MN 55311

Apple Valley 14424 Lower Guthrie CT Apple Valley, MN 55124

Brooklyn Park 8997 Montegue Terrace Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Burnsville 1209 E 131st Street. Burnsville, MN 55337 

1. Communicates with families, responsible parties, case managers, and other health care providers regarding the Residents when indicated.
2. Directs in the orientation of new staff.
3. Completes competency evaluation.        
4. Provides orientation to clinical responsibilities. 
5. Conducts the annual performance evaluation of direct care staff.
6. Responds to employee performance problems or complaints related to clinical issues.
7. Oversees the staff education program.

Provides in-services as appropriate

Coordinates other educational opportunities for staff.

Obtains relevant training materials.

Provides training documentation to the Administrator.
Responds to requests for training as appropriate.

Is aware of, uses, and promotes good safety practices, including but not limited to:

1.       Body mechanics

2.       Reporting of defective equipment or hazards

3.       Wiping spills or wet floors immediately
4.       Using Universal Precautions and appropriate infection control measures

5.       Knowledge of emergency procedures

6.       Reporting incidents/accidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence

7.       Leads care conferences with other members of the health care team

8.       Leads the agency’s quality assurance program

9.       Demonstrates commitment to team-building activities within the company

10.      Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information about Residents, families, and employees

11.      Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the resident and family

12.      Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

13.      Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance 

14.      Participates in in-service educational programs, as required by state regulations

15.      Performs additional duties as assigned by the Administrator

16.      Adheres to all agency policies

17.      Provide supervision for nursing staff and direct support staff. 

18.      Completes and reviews compliance and training for all staff. 

19.      Must physically go to each facility

Qualifications

• Five years of nursing experience preferred.  
• The required licensing/certification to perform this role
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
• Extensive knowledge of clinical risk management and healthcare technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep understanding of health care policies and regulations.