The RN Supervisor oversees the nursing operations and provides leadership within healthcare facility. This role involves managing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. The RN Supervisor collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of all residents in the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Supervision:

  • Supervise and manage the nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), ensuring they provide high-quality care.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and offer coaching and professional development opportunities for staff.
  • Address staffing issues, such as call-offs, and provide timely solutions to ensure proper coverage and care delivery.

• Patient Care and Management:

  • Oversee the care of residents, ensuring that each patient receives individualized, comprehensive care in accordance with their care plan.
  • Conduct assessments of residents' conditions and update care plans accordingly.
  • Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure coordinated care.
  • Provide direct nursing care when necessary, such as administering medications, treatments, and performing clinical procedures.

• Care Plan Development and Implementation:

  • Participate in resident care conferences, advocating for appropriate care interventions and adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
  • Ensure all nursing staff follow care plans, delivering services in a timely, respectful, and safe manner.

• Compliance and Documentation:

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including nursing care standards, infection control protocols, and resident rights.
  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
  • Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Prepare for and participate in facility inspections, surveys, and audits, implementing corrective actions when needed.

• Quality Assurance and Improvement:

  • Monitor and assess the quality of care provided in the unit, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives, including infection control measures, fall prevention programs, and pressure sore management.
  • Regularly review resident outcomes, care processes, and staff performance, making recommendations for improvements in care delivery.

• Resident and Family Relations:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and their families regarding care plans, health status updates, and other concerns.
  • Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally, escalating issues to facility leadership when necessary.
  • Ensure that residents' dignity, privacy, and personal preferences are respected, and that they are treated with compassion and professionalism.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Collaborate with other department heads and healthcare professionals to ensure that residents receive holistic care.
  • Communicate regularly with staff, residents, and families regarding any changes in care plans, treatments, or overall health status.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings, care planning sessions, and quality assurance discussions.

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