Local Contract - Nursing Supervisor - Long Term Care

Job Title: Local Contract - Nurse Supervisor - Long Term Care N umber of positions: 1 Years of experience: One to three years Shift: Night shifts- 36 hours Duration: 13 weeks Start Date: 03/11/2024 Hourly pay: $52 OT : 1.5 Weekly Pay : $1,950 JOB DESCRIPTION The primary purpose of this position is to directly supervise charge nurse and team leaders, resident aides. Supervises nursing assistants. Monday - Friday, Nights; Every Other Weekend Responsibilities Supports and enhances the philosophy of the nursing department. Creates a harmonious work environment, maintains effective communication within the nursing department and between nursing and the other departments for the purpose of problem solving, updates general information. Promotes an atmosphere that is sensitive and responsive to needs of staff and residents, and families. Serves as a clinical resource person to NurseManagers/charge nurses and staff in problem solving, development of nursingcare plans and resident assessments. Assumes clinical duties as charge/staff nurse as indicated. Complies with regulatory agencies and policies and procedures. Promotes and facilitates implementation of policies on units. Responsible for communicating pertinent resident, staff, and facility information to the oncoming supervisor. Promotes continuity of care and compliance with comprehensive care plan for residents. Responsible for coordinating appropriate emergency care, intervention and transportation of the residents, coordinating with the primary physician, medical director and nursing administration. Update administration, DON, ADON and Medical Director as needed for facility /resident concerns or problems. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development and promotes staff development. Assumes responsibility for operations of nursing department in the absence of DON, ADON with coordination from administration as appropriate. Completes long and short term staffing needs for nursing to ensure adequate and safe staffing for all units, communicating changes as per policy. Reviews staffing and maintains follows minimum standards canceling agency staff as necessary. Participates in development, promotion, interpretation and implementation of standards of care. Monitors and follows up on abnormal lab test results and coordinates intervention with NP/MD and Nurse Manager. Serves on committees as requested. Coordinates with nursing staff, resident admission/discharge and assists staff as needed. Provide input on nursing personnel performance. Assists administration and regulatory agencies with resident and staff investigations. Monitors personnel attendance, counsels and conferences staff, maintaining contact with DON, and Nurse Manager. Respects confidentiality of residents, departments and nursing home information. Safety rules and procedures are followed. Safety hazards and unsafe acts are reported and corrective action taken. Follows up on all incidents and accidents. Completes incident and accident reports per policy and notifies appropriate parties. Utilizes personal protective equipment, engineering and work practice controls to prevent/minimize occupational exposure to blood and other infectious materials. Follows infection control policies and procedures. Assists Nurse Managers and MDS coordinator with MDS and PRI documentation. Assists with nursing staff orientation as needed and makes recommendations to staff development coordinator/DON and Human Resources. Performs additional job-related duties as necessary within scope of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: BS Degree NYS RN License 1 year of supervisory experience Long Term Care Experience QU ALIFICATIONS BLS and ACLS National Institutes of Health (NIH) Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. The ability to stand for extended periods. Strong technical skills. Knowledge of medical terminology Passionate about patient care Requires a minimum of two years of current RN Supervisory Long Term Care experience. One year of Telemetry experience Graduate from a fully accredited RN program Active unencumbered New York RN state license One year of Epic experience TNCC Certification PALS and NRP certifications - American Heart Association Requirements • COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills. Participates in relevant continuing education programs. Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients. Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise. A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital. Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks. ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY. With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.