Supervisor RN 8

Assumes 24 hour oversight for resident care on assigned unit.

• Ensures that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
• Periodically reviews the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Makes recommendations for revisions. Periodically reviews the resident’s written care plan. Participates in updating of the resident’s written care plan as required.
• Completes and reviews accident/incident reports and follow up as necessary to QA Director and DON/ADON. Reports and investigates all allegations of resident abuse (including physical, verbal, mental, sexual, involuntary seclusion, neglect, and misappropriation of property.)
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly audits and submits to ADON/DON/QA as required.
• Maintains the Daily Census Report and submits to the Business Office as required.
• Makes rounds on unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met. Unit Manager is responsible for investigating and managing any problem areas on their unit and reporting outcomes to the ADON/DON.
• Actively participates in committees/programs as directed by the ADON/DON.
• Actively participates in the Quality Assurance process, including attendance at Quality Assurance meetings and submission of required reports each month.
• Ensures changes in resident condition are communicated to the physician, family or responsible party. Meets with residents, and/or family members, as necessary.
• Attends and participates in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and blood-borne pathogens standard.
• Ensures that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training prior to performing such tasks.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases.
• Maintains a written record of resident grievances and indicates actions taken to resolve and the current status of the grievance.
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Holds staff meetings for all 3 shifts as least once per month.
• Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
• Works collaboratively with ADON/DON and Staff Development to identify and provide orientation and continuing education for unit staff members.
• Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.