Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor

Life Care Centers of America; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Supervisor at Life Care Centers of America is responsible for coordinating the patient’s care and services, promoting quality care through collaborative processes that monitor and evaluate services according to patient needs.

Working with patients and families in accordance with applicable laws and Life Care standards, the role requires leadership of licensed staff, adherence to policy, and a commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct in a post-acute care setting.

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.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; geriatric experience preferred.
• CPR certification required at hire or during orientation; must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise patient care and services to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Direct licensed staff and CNAs in prioritizing patient care needs and reporting.
• Assess patient needs and develop plans of care.
• Ensure excellent customer service and a positive patient experience.
• Support patient evacuation procedures when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Life Care standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and maintain attendance and reliability.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Clinical leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Patient care coordination

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing

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’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer