RN Supervisor

Company: Samba Care
Location: Milford
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

Samba Care - Connecticut - RN Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Assist in directing and supervising the implementation of the resident care plan, including but not limited to: ensuring use of appropriate safety devices, positioning and toileting plans, infection control measures.
  
• Assist in coordinating and supervising all services on assigned units to achieve a comfortable and homelike atmosphere for the residents.
  
• Regular rounding on nursing units that includes but is not limited to: checking in with licensed and unlicensed staff, checking residents who are acutely ill or actively dying, greeting all new admissions.
  
• Assure that staff treats residents with dignity and respect.
  
• Assure staff follow facility policies and procedures.
  
• Assist in creating a team-oriented atmosphere that enhances resident care and quality of life. Provide support and direction for nurses including, but not limited to: assisting in assessment and care planning for residents who may be experiencing a change in condition, assisting with task management and setting priorities, providing education, obtaining appropriate supplies/medications.
  
• Monitor and assure that incidents, accidents and resident/staff complaints are reported and documented correctly. Assist in determining root cause, and in initiating preventive measures/interim safety plan. Assure communication to all responsible parties including administration and unit managers.
  
• Facilitate communication between licensed nurses and providers, responsible parties or outside vendors as needed to ensure resident care needs are appropriately met.
  
• Assure complete and accurate documentation through spot-checking and on-going supervision.
  
• Respond to, assist with and document facility emergencies.
  
• Consult with Unit Managers in the provision of continuity of care to residents. Discuss staffing issues and emergent or on-going problems.
  
• Exercise hiring and terminating authority.
  
• Facilitate communication between shift staff and unit managers/DON/ADON.
  
• Assist in ensuring adequate staffing for the nursing department.
  
• Discipline unit staff according to Human Resources and nursing department policies when necessary.
  
• Supervise proper use of equipment. Recommend equipment and supply needs to DON.
  
• Assist in direct resident care and work as a staff nurse, as necessary.
  
• Prepare/administer performance reviews for shift staff in consultation with unit managers; provide correction/re-education to shift staff as needed.
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed RN.
    
  • Minimum one-year experience in long term care - supervisory experience preferred
    
    Benefits:
    
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    • Health insurance
      
    • Dental insurance
      
    • Vision insurance
      
    • Retirement plan
      
    • Paid time off
      

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