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The Village at Marymount
Registered Nurse Supervisor:
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and responsibilities include: Meeting the total needs of the residents on the unit through the development and utilization of the nursing staff; Ensuring the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times; Properly utilizing resources throughout the facility and making independent decisions in meeting these responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Graduate from an accredited nursing school or a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
-Currently licensed as an R.N. in Ohio.
-Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as, laws, regulations and guidelines that pertains to long-term care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
2. Ensure that all nursing personnel on your unit are following their respective job descriptions.
3. Monitor for survey compliance and participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the Nursing Department.
4. Participate in survey (inspections) made by authorized governing agencies.
5. Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors and government agencies as required.
6. Make daily compliance rounds on your unit to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director of Nursing.
7. Review nurse’s notes to ensure that they are informative, descriptive of the nursing care being provided, and that they reflect the residents’ response to care.
8. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to assure that Medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
9. Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action plans.
Staffing
1. Participate with Director of Nursing in determining your shift’s staffing requirements, completing employee performance evaluations and implementing progressive discipline when necessary.
2. Ensure that a sufficient number of nursing staff is available for your tour of duty and the following 24 hours. Is aware of census and makes staffing adjustments accordingly.
3. Assure that daily nursing care meets or exceeds the needs of each resident.
We look forward to you joining our team at The Village at Maryount
