RN Supervisor

Position Summary

To participate as an active member of the program planning team in the assessment, development, implementation, and provision of plans of nursing service, directed toward the achievement of individual healthcare goals and objectives; To provide the supervision, guidance, and support necessary to ensure the competency of professional and paraprofessional staff to skillfully and safely provide nursing service to individuals with diverse and complex medical histories; To provide clinical care to individuals who require varying degrees of nursing intervention and support; To ensure consistent compliance with established treatment plans; To promote a life of hope, dignity, and purposeful living for all.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Nursing, or related field, with New York State licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse, plus two (2) years of experience serving in a nursing capacity, one (1) of which must be supervisory in nature; OR Associates Degree in Nursing, or related field, with New York State licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse, plus four (4) years of experience serving in a nursing capacity, two (2) of which must be supervisory in nature. Professional experience in skilled nursing facility strongly preferred. Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record as established by the agency’s insurance carrier, use of a personal vehicle, and willingness to travel is required.

Roles & Responsibilities

Provides assessment, treatment, and care as directed by provider order, established treatment plans, and/or as warranted by medical necessity.
Acts as primary RN in the coordination of nursing services for all individuals in assigned caseload.
Ensures timely and accurate dissemination of participant health-related information to all pertinent staff, programs, and families/advocates.
Participates as an active member of the IDT to ensure two-way communication and promote continuity of nursing services between programs and departments.
Provides emergency/acute evaluation and intervention, as necessary.
Advocates for all needed treatment to ensure quality of life and ensures appropriate follow-through/follow-up by all associated parties.
Ensures surveillance of health status and appropriateness of nursing services provided to all individuals residing in assigned caseload.
Completes and maintains annual and semi-annual nursing assessments, health specific protocols, plans of nursing service, and other required medical documentation.
Provides instruction and in-service training regarding participant health issues.
Promotes universal precautions and models appropriate infection control practices.
11. Serves as department liaison for related workgroups/committees.
12. Performs all other duties as needed or assigned.

Supervisory: Responsible for the clinical (and select administrative) supervision of RNs, LPNs, Medication Technicians, Medical Aides, and/or AMAP staff, including, but not limited to:

Making recommendations for hiring, firing, discipline, performance evaluation, in-service education, training, remediation, development, and support of unit and departmental staff.
Ensuring competency of professional and paraprofessional staff in accordance with current Standards of Nursing Practice.
Ensuring nursing services provided adhere to all Federal and State laws and regulations governing the provision of nursing services, as well as TRC policy and procedure.

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