Nurse Supervisor

Joplin-Gardens; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Joplin Gardens in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing staff, oversee care plans, and ensure high-quality resident care. The role requires supervising staff, coordinating unit services, and maintaining accurate documentation.

The successful candidate will have an accredited nursing degree and an active RN or LPN license, with at least one year of long-term care supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed RN/LPN.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise resident care plan implementation and safety measures.
• Coordinate services to create a comfortable, homelike environment for residents.
• Conduct regular rounds on nursing units and ensure dignity and respect in care.
• Monitor incidents and ensure proper documentation and preventive actions.
• Maintain communication between nurses, providers, and unit management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Care planning

Communication

Infection control

Education

Licensed RN/LPN

Job description

SIGN ON BONUS CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED

JOPLIN GARDENS, located in Joplin, 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.
• Available for on-call a minimum of 7 days per month

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

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