Registered Nurse Supervisor - Full Time- Pay in Lieu of Benefits- $42 + shift diff

Summary of Duties

Providedirect care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan applicable policies,

procedures, and guidelines, and supervise daily nursing activities performed by

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Medication Assistants Certified (MAC), and

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).

Essential Job Functions

1. Direct the

day-to-day nursing functions of LPNs, MACs and CNAs on designated nursing units

during the assigned shift ensuring that care is rendered according to the

resident’s plan of care and facility policy, procedures and guidelines.

2. Provide resident

care to include but not limited to assessments, care planning, treatments,

medications, interventions, communications, and other resident care activities according

to the resident care plans and physician orders. Document the residents’

response to the care consistent with applicable policies, guidelines and

regulations.

3. Communicate with

physicians, Director of Nursing Services and other employees, as necessary,

concerning the status of residents, any new admissions and activities on the

shift. Report residents’ condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.

4. Make rounds with

physicians as necessary and document care and treatment as indicated.

5. Review and

transcribe physician orders according to policy and ensure orders have been

executed.

6. Meet with

residents, and / or family members, as necessary. Report problem areas to the Supervisor.

7. Complete medication

pass audits and counts medication as assigned. Report any discrepancies to the Director of Nursing / Assistant Director

of Nursing.

8. Complete forms,

communication records, and reports as required.

9. Coordinate resident

activities with other staff members and departments as indicated and inform

staff of new resident admissions.

10. Report

all discrepancies, problems, and / or issues regarding resident care to the Director

of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing.

11. Perform

other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse – RN by the State of Alabama. One (1) year experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Specific Requirements

1. Must possess a current, unencumbered license to

practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.

2. Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.

3. Must possess computer skills and demonstrate the

ability to become proficient with appropriate software.

4. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions

when circumstances warrant such action.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and / or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to walk / stand 75% of the day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.