Nurse Supervisor

Nurse SupervisorPosition Title: Nurse SupervisorDepartment: Health and WellnessExempt Status: Hourly/Non-exemptSchedule: All ShiftsSupervisor: Director of Resident Care Services, Wellness Director and/or Memory Care DirectorEssential Job DutiesMust be willing and able to do the following:Assesses residents to determine medical problems and/or changes in condition and ensures proper documentation in charts. Also notifies physicians and family members of condition changes or medical problemsOversees the monitoring and charting of daily care of residentsReviews physician's orders, lab requests and follows up with resident as neededPerforms finger sticks and insulin injections for diabetic residentsMonitors any special dietary requirements of residents and ensures caregivers are following ordersMaintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new suppliesResponds to resident and family telephone inquiriesAssist with the coordination of medical appointments for residentsProactive in obtaining medical care and treatment for residents with medical needs, working to minimize emergency 911 calls as much as possibleResponsible for ensuring caregivers have clear direction for the direct care that is delivered to the residentsWork with various Home Health/Hospice agencies to ensure residents on Hospice are kept comfortable and the terms of their care plan are carried outExercise proper use of equipment and instructs others to do the sameMaintain a high level of confidentialityPromote a positive work environment that emphasizes teamworkPerform other duties as assignedSupervisory/ManagementMakes Resident Associate (caregiver) shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory mannerMonitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident careReports Resident Associate (caregiver) performance issues to Director of Resident Care Services, Wellness Director or Executive Director and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations upon requestManages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shiftParticipates in Resident Associate (caregiver) orientation and trainingResponsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requestedRequirementsMinimum Eligibility RequirementsCurrent state LVN LicensePrevious experience working with the elderly in a healthcare settingPrevious supervisory experience preferredAbility to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staffStrong documentation skillsAbility to represent the Community in a positive and professional mannerPhysical/Sensory RequirementsAbility to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently,and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.