RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse  

Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center  

Job Type:Full Time or Part-Time  

Suffield House Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 128-bed skilled nursing center that is seeking a Full Time/PART-TIME RN Supervisor.  

******We welcome you to come in and complete an application. Please include a letter of recommendation******

POSITION REQUIREMENTS   

Education / Experience  

•  Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut. 

• Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred. 

• CPR certified. • Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.  

• Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment.  

• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.  

Working Conditions: Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment.  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved.  

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. 

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

1. Assists in interpretation of nursing policies and ensures appropriate implementation. Directs and enforces policies and procedures with staff, families, and visitors.  

2. Supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel on assigned shift to maintain continuity of nursing care.  

3. Resource in all areas of clinical care and resolves work related complaints of charge nurses and CNA's during assigned shift.  

4. Makes rounds on nursing units to ensure maximum care and to ascertain condition of residents. Communicates family concerns.  

5. Responds to emergencies within the facility and provides medical oversight.  

6. Verifies that all clinical changes are reported to the physician. Verifies physicians’ orders as needed.  

7. Secures pre-admission report on new residents.  

8. Ensures a safe environment for residents and staff.  

9. Ensures all documentation on medical record is complete and is accurate (including A & I’s; 24 Hour Nursing Report; Nursing Assessments; MD Orders; documentation involving Admissions, discharges, deaths, and Transfers). Conducts chart audits.  

10. Ensures availability of supplies and equipment. Reports malfunctioning equipment to DNS/ADNS.  

11. Follows up with the physician and medical director as necessary to ensure compliance with scheduled visits.  

12. Assumes supervisor responsibility for the facility on 2nd and/or 3rd shifts and/or weekends. RN Supervisor or Charge Nurse. 

13. Audits emergency drug cart and crash cart to assure they are properly stocked. 

14. Audits control of drugs and counts controlled medications at the beginning and end of each shift. 

15. Ensures that all peripheral IVs are initiated per facility policy and monitors overall IV program. Ensures IV policy is updated annually.  

16. Responsible to assign nursing personnel in emergencies to maintain patient care hours. 

17. Assists in the recruitment, selection and of orientation nursing staff as needed.  

18. If facility directed, completes 90-day and annual employee performance reviews.  

19. Logs and returns all eligible medications to the pharmacy in a timely manner.  

20. If facility directed, assumes responsibility for Medicare residents by attending weekly Medicare meetings and assuring that certifications are completed.  

21. Attends meetings appropriately including but not limited to Fall Risk, Restraint, Wound Care, and Weight Loss meetings.  

22. Assumes any other duties as assigned by DNS/ADNS. Performs other related duties and attends meetings as may be deemed necessary by Supervisor / Administrator and or Director