Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor

Life Care Centers of America; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN Supervisor in Evansville, IN to coordinate patient care and services, promoting quality care through collaborative processes with patients and families. The role requires strong leadership and adherence to Life Care standards.

Qualified candidates will have an RN license, an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and at least two years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred). CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Active RN license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Two years’ nursing experience; geriatric nursing preferred; CPR certification required upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact.
• Assist patients daily to evaluate quality of patient care rendered.
• Direct licensed staff and CNAs in prioritizing patient care needs/reporting requirements.
• Assess patients’ needs and develop plans of care.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Customer service

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN license active

Job description

Position Summary

The RN Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of the patient’s care and services. Promotes quality care using a collaborative process that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services according to the needs of patients. Works together with the patient and family in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years’ nursing experience. Geriatric nursing experience preferred.Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact, which allows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being
• Assist patients daily to evaluate quality of patient care rendered
• Direct licensed staff and CNAs in prioritizing patient care needs/reporting requirements
• Assess patients’ needs and develop plans of care
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language