Registered Nurse (RN)

Bedford Care Centers; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holiday pay

Direct deposit

401K

Daily pay

Bereavement leave

Shift differentials

Employee assistance

Job summary

Bedford Care Centers in Mississippi seeks an experienced Nursing Supervisor to lead Nurses and Nurse Aides in a long-term care facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and company policies. The role requires planning, organizing, and supervising one or more nursing units, and delivering compassionate care to residents.

Strong communication, teamwork, and ability to coordinate with physicians and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• RN license in Mississippi; TB Certification within first year
• Prefer experience in long-term care nursing supervision with knowledge of LTC nursing principles and practice
• Must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory background check
• Must communicate courteously and respectfully with employees, residents and others

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the work of Nurses and Nurse Aides to coordinate and ensure quality Resident care
• Makes rounds with Physicians and conducts resident rounds daily
• Records and monitors Residents’ conditions and communicates with Physicians; assists with arranging transportation to outside appointments
• Communicates with Staff Development Nurse and assists with orientation when requested
• Monitors and ensures proper use of equipment and supplies
• Monitors daily staffing and assigns Nursing staff for proper coverage
• Assists with Employee Accidents/Injuries by providing assessment and treatment within Nursing scope
• Uses Documentation Guidelines to provide timely, informative charting
• Participates in Resident Assessment and Care Planning
• Conducts complete Resident Assessment and Nursing History/Physical for admits, transfers and discharges
• Monitors/initiates IV therapy and IV meds as ordered
• Conducts QA assessments and informs DON of issues
• Intervenes in tardiness/attendance issues and suggests actions to improve
• Monitors and evaluates quality of care provided by Agency Nurses and ensures compliance with Bedford policies

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

Mississippi RN license

Job description

Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:

Supervises, organizes and directs the work of Nurses and Nurse Aides in Long-Term Care Facility compliant with Company Policies, State, Federal Laws and Regulations ; must be able to plan, organize, and supervise one or more Nursing Units; must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a sincere desire to work with the elderly; must sustain the cooperation of others; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Employees, Residents and others.

Requirements / Qualifications:

RN License in good standing in State of Mississippi; must possess or obtain TB Certification within first year of accepting position; prefer experience in Long-Term Care Nursing Supervision with comprehensive knowledge of Long-Term Care Nursing principles and practices and their relation to medical practices, skills and application; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to providing compassionate care to our elders
• Supervises other Nurses and Nurse Aides to coordinate and ensure quality Resident care
• Makes rounds with Physicians and conducts resident rounds daily
• Records and monitors Residents’ conditions and communicates with Physicians; assists with arranging Residents’ transportation to outside appointments
• Communicates with Staff Development Nurse and assists with orientation when requested
• Monitors and ensures proper use of equipment and supplies
• Monitors daily staffing, consults with DON or Administrator regarding overtime if needed; assigns Nursing staff as needed for proper coverage
• Assists with Employee Accidents/Injuries by providing assessment and treatment as Indicated within the scope of Nursing License
• Uses Documentation Guidelines to provide charting that is timely, informative, and descriptive of care rendered or action taken
• Participates in Resident Assessment and Care Planning process as needed
• Conducts complete Resident Assessment and Nursing History / Physical for new admits, sent to hospital, transfers, re-admits and discharges that occur
• Monitors and/or initiates IV Therapy and IV medication as ordered
• Conducts QA Assessments as assigned; informs DON of any problems or concerns
• Communicates with Employee who receives call-ins for tardiness and absences; intervenes, manages and recommends to Director of Nursing appropriate action to improve tardiness / attendance problems
• Monitors and evaluates Quality of Care provided by Agency Nurses; ensures compliance with Bedford Policies

Excellent Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay
• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Daily Pay – upon your request
• Direct deposit
• Bereavement leave
• Retirement Savings Plan/401K
• Shift Differentials for some nursing positionsEmployee Assistance Program
• Family Medical Leave