RN - House Supervisor

RN - House Supervisor

Location: Kane, PA
Duration: Fulltime

Description:
Supervises nursing services to direct nursing to the residents care in accordance with good nursing practice and applicable State and Federal regulations. Supervises the day-to day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants and LPN's.

Basic Knowledge And Performance Requirements
Must possess a current license in PA as a registered nurse
Must possess knowledge of: medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal care of residents, correct use and care of equipment, observation techniques, reporting and recording, thorough knowledge of nursing theory and it's application
Must be willing to possess knowledge of and comply with regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and philosophy of the institution
Must maintain a courteous and professional manner toward residents, visitors and co-workers and a dedication to meet the needs of the elderly
Must have awareness of cost containment, utilize time fully, and properly care for equipment
Must possess ability to accept and follow written and verbal directives
Must utilize good communication and observation skills
Exercise independent judgment and effectively deal with emergency situations

General Duties
Physician's Computer Company:
EHR/EMR
Administers and records medication, treatments and monitoring e.g. glucose checks, as ordered and reports and documents resident response
Accurately transcribes physician's orders
Completes monthly summaries as scheduled
Reviews the care plan with NAs on monthly summary day and updates the care plan to reflect the resident's current condition.
Notifies the RN Supervisor immediately of a significant change in resident's condition
Reports and records changes in resident condition to the RN Supervisor
Communicates resident transfers to immediate family and via email to department heads
Completes transfer form for all transfers
Updates care plans with clear, concise, time limited goals to reflect resident condition and directs team to implement approaches
Assists physicians with rounds, examinations and treatments as needed
Collects laboratory specimens e.g.: urine, cultures, stool, etc. and arranges for delivery to Hospital with accurate and complete requisitions.
Documents in PCC when laboratory work is done
On resident death, supervises and assists with post mortem procedures. Assists with collection of resident's clothing and belongings.
Notifies all department heads of death via email, makes phone calls as directed by RN Supervisor
Encourages resident participation in scheduled activities
Reports to team changes in resident condition, care plan changes and any special assignments to be carried out
Assists RN Supervisor with annual evaluations of nursing assistants
Along with RN Supervisor, writes commendations and counseling records as needed
Accurately completes incident reports or assists team members in writing report
Documents weights and vital signs and follows up as needed, including reweighing residents if there is a three pound or more discrepancy from the last weight
Cleans and stocks treatment trays daily
Prepares daily report for the wing
Counts narcotics with another nurse at beginning and end of shift
Maintains an accurate inventory of resident belongings - notes new items brought in and items removed from facility
Maintains work area in clean, orderly condition.
Performs housekeeping assignments as scheduled
Submits maintenance requests as needed
Maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment and reports potential safety hazards
Supervises and directs resident care by nursing assistants to insure the prescribed plan of care is carried out
Performs additional duties as directed by supervisor
Attends care plan conference for residents on assigned wing if requested
Assists in orientation of new nursing staff
Adjusts staffing assignments as needed to insure good resident care
Conducts team conferences as needed
Assures that staff is familiar with changes in policies and procedures
Updates the daily census as needed
Monitors NA documentation for completeness and compliance with regulations
Collects data for quality assurance studies as directed
Monitors nurse aide job performance for compliance with infection control practices
Provides direct care for residents as needed, within restrictions
Seeks clarification or guidance to perform job responsibilities when in doubt
Documents drug disposal on resident charts in PCC.
Attends in-services, department and staff meetings, committee meetings as required
Assist CNA's on the hall as needed

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