Supervisor RN 12 Baylor

During assigned shift as Facility Supervisor assumes 24-hour oversight for resident care and nursing staff.

• Receives report from the outgoing facility Supervisor.
• Monitor staffing levels for existing and next scheduled shift based on acuity levels.
• Responds to any crisis situation during assigned shift. Ensures that nursing personnel 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.
• Reviews the resident’s written care plan as indicated and 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 or designee per facility process.
• Makes rounds on unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met. Facility Supervisor is responsible for investigating and managing any problem areas in the facility 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, possibly to include attendance at Quality Assurance meetings and submission of required reports each month.
• Ensures changes in resident’s condition are communicated to the physician, family, or responsible party. Meets with residents, and/or family members, as necessary.
• Attends and participates in facility mandated in service.
• 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.
• Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
• Works collaboratively with ADON/DON and Staff Development to identify and provide orientation and continuing education for nursing staff members.
• Provides direct nursing care, as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.