Supervisor, RN

Job Description

Job Description

Medica Talent Group is excited to share this direct-hire opportunity with you!

Our client, a reputable community-based health care organization in Los Angeles County is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to join their growing team. If you have experience in a supervisor or management nursing role supporting the geriatric population with a passion for providing quality service to all patients, we invite you to apply. This organization offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and much more!

Overview

This position is responsible for all aspects of nursing care and the supervision of clinical support and nursing staff. The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day staff activities. Will interact, coordinate, and facilitate activities with all disciplines, departments, and appropriate regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the timely and comprehensive completion of initial and re-assessments with particular attention to the nursing component, including specific short- term nursing goals in each individualized plan of care.
• Maintains acceptable standards of nursing care, based on program specific regulatory requirements as well as Joint Commission and the organization’s standards.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring of clinical support and nursing staff.
• Responsible for competency training, in-services, and assessments including but not limited to venipuncture, Infection control, Injections, immunizations, protocols, and nursing documentation as appropriate.
• Assists with preparing for various private, county, and state audits.
• Responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of all logs, including monitoring, administering, and recording ordered medications.
• Responsible for ensuring the ordering and maintaining of adequate supplies and equipment. May delegate to staff members as needed.
• Responds to medical emergencies and will take the lead in the management of the situation as indicated.
• Screen and triage “walk-in” and “telephonic patient contacts” as needed.
• Provides health education and counseling to the participant and family when indicated by the plan of care.
• Acts as liaison between departments, in addition to community providers, specialists, institutions, home health agencies, DME vendors, and appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures and supports the Quality Improvement Programs, and Utilization Management (PACE) programs / strategies.
• Participates as an active member of the inter or multi-disciplinary team to assess the nursing need of the patient.
• Accurately assesses and documents patient status to support the regulatory review and approvals of initial enrollment (LOC for PACE).
• Ensures annual review of program policies and procedures, modifying as appropriate and consistent with appropriate standards.
• Supervises, coordinates, and ensures efficient operations in the clinical setting as appropriate.
• Completes subordinates’ performance evaluations in a timely manner with coaching and appropriate ongoing communications with staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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