Nurse Supervisor

Health Systems; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Vacation and paid sick time

401K

Job summary

Grand River Healthcare in Chillicothe, Missouri seeks a Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing staff and oversee resident care planning. The role requires a licensed RN or LPN and at least one year in long-term care, with supervisory experience preferred.

The Nurse Supervisor will direct care plan implementation, supervise staff, ensure safety and infection control, and maintain thorough documentation while promoting a respectful, homelike environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed RN/LPN.
• Minimum one-year experience in long term care; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the implementation of resident care plans and ensure safety, infection control, and proper positioning.
• Coordinate and supervise services on assigned units to create a comfortable, homelike atmosphere for residents.
• Regular rounding on nursing units and ensuring residents are treated with dignity and respect.
• Provide support, directions, and education to nurses; assist with assessments, care planning, and prioritization.
• Monitor and document incidents, accidents, and complaints; identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Facilitate communication between nurses, providers, and other parties to meet resident care needs.
• Ensure proper documentation and respond to facility emergencies.
• Assist in staffing discussions and ensure adequate staffing for the nursing department.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

RN/LPN license

Job description

GRAND RIVER HEALTHCARE, located in Chillicothe, Missouri is currently seeking a Nurse Supervisor to join our team.

Nurse Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in directing and supervising the implementation of the resident care plan, including but not limited to: ensuring use of appropriate safety devices, positioning and toileting plans, infection control measures.
• Assist in coordinating and supervising all services on assigned units to achieve a comfortable and homelike atmosphere for the residents.
• Regular rounding on nursing units
• Assure that staff treats residents with dignity and respect.
• Assure staff follow facility policies and procedures.
• Assist in creating a team-oriented atmosphere that enhances resident care and quality of life. Provide support and direction for nurses including, but not limited to: assisting in assessment and care planning for residents who may be experiencing a change in condition, assisting with task management and setting priorities, providing education, obtaining appropriate supplies/medications.
• Monitor and assure that incidents, accidents and resident/staff complaints are reported and documented correctly. Assist in determining root cause, and in initiating preventive measures/interim safety plan. Assure communication to all responsible parties including administration and unit managers.
• Facilitate communication between licensed nurses and providers, responsible parties or outside vendors as needed to ensure resident care needs are appropriately met.
• Assure complete and accurate documentation through spot-checking and on-going supervision.
• Respond to, assist with and document facility emergencies.
• Ensure the provision of continuity of care to residents. Discuss staffing issues and emergent or on-going problems.
• Facilitate communication between shift staff and unit managers/DON/ADON.
• Assist in ensuring adequate staffing for the nursing department.
• Supervise proper use of equipment. Recommend equipment and supply needs to DON.
• Assist in direct resident care and work as a staff nurse, as necessary.
• Prepare/administer performance reviews for shift staff in consultation with unit managers; provide correction/re-education to shift staff as needed.

Nurse Supervisor Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed RN/LPN.
• Minimum one-year experience in long term care – supervisory experience preferred

Nurse Supervisor Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement