Clinical Nurse Supervisor

BETHESDA NORTH POINTE CLINICAL NURSE SUPERVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary: This Clinical Nurse Supervisor is responsible for providing individualized care for each resident at Bethesda North Pointe in an assisted living and memory care setting. This role is responsible for monitoring all health changes of residents; communicating changes to resident’s provider, family, and other appropriate personnel; appropriately and safely perform procedures and treatments as ordered by physician; ensuring documentation is recorded appropriately and timely; and supervising and providing support to licensed nurses and unlicensed caregivers.

Full-Time Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance through Nice and Proximal
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Job Relationships: Reports to: Director of Bethesda North Pointe Supervises: Licensed nurses and unlicensed caregivers Internal Relationships: Receptionist/Scheduling Coordinator, Housing Coordinator Housing Division licensed nurses, other department supervisors External Contacts: Resident family members, physicians, and other service providers. Hours of Work : This is a salaried position that primarily works during business hours Monday-Friday, with flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends as needed. Nurse on call rotation. Dress code : Casual dress clothes or scrub uniform. Essential Requirements of Work: (Minimum qualifications necessary to function at full productivity Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must be a Registered Nurse in MN. CPR certified. Experience Minimum of two-years senior care experience preferred. Job Knowledge Working knowledge of Minnesota Assisted Living regulations. Skilled in work organization, time management, and delegation. Possess and use a resident focus and service excellence philosophy. Possess a professional, courteous, and calm manner. Have good communication skills in the English language. Physical Demands of the job: Ability to work under moderate levels of stress. Requires frequent change of position to include: standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling. Mental Demands of the Job: Judgement of Initiative: A wide variety of complex decisions are made. Initiative can be measured by timely accomplishments of assigned projects and predetermined goals. Independent Action: A high degree of independent action necessary. The job requires self-motivation to function at full productivity. Effect of Error- errors can result in poor resident care, budge discrepancies, employment concerns, and unsafe environment. Principle Job Responsibilities: Responsibility: Monitor, direct and manage the care of residents. Tasks: Complete admissions and ongoing nursing assessments for residents. Review health status of residents regularly and make appropriate referrals to ensure maximum health and wellness along with implementing other services as needed. Monitor residents to assess their medication and care plan. Communicate with families regarding changes in health or care plan. Communicate and consult with physicians, contracted therapy, and other service providers to best meet resident needs. Seek appropriate interventions as needed. Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives. Promotes and implements policy & procedures under the direction of the Director of Bethesda North Pointe that assist the residents in achieving their highest practicable physical, psychosocial, and spiritual function. Establish an individualized care package for nursing services that meets resident needs. Responsibility: Perform or coordinate procedures and treatments as ordered by physician, delegating as appropriate. Tasks: Procedures and treatments include but not limited to: Medication set-up and administration Dressing changes Catheter care Colostomy care Vital Signs Respiratory therapy including nebulizer treatments. Blood glucose monitoring. Responsibility: Supervise, coach, and support team members. Tasks: Consult with Director of Bethesda North Pointe to provide direction to scheduling coordinator on staffing requirements. Facilitate staff orientation and ongoing education in conjunction with Director of Bethesda North Pointe. Interview potential team members. Provide performance evaluations on a scheduled basis as well as ongoing performance feedback. Delegate appropriate duties to licensed nurses and unlicensed caregivers. Provide direction to team members to maintain the highest level of quality care. Professional and Personal Growth : Report for and leave the work area on a timely basis Participate in annual performance evaluation process. Write yearly personal goals Participate in all required in-service programs at Bethesda Maintain a professional conduct and pleasant, friendly attitude towards staff, residents, and visitors. Be willing to learn and change to meet needs that arise.