RN Nursing Supervisor - Geriatric Care & Staffing

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Nursing - Registered Nurse role on a 12 Hr Morning - Afternoon shift. You will manage and coordinate clinical and unit activities on the resident's unit, ensuring adequate staffing and quality care for adult and geriatric patients.

The role emphasizes policy adherence, staff education, rounds with staff and residents, and ongoing updates to nursing leadership, with commitment to population-specific guidelines and resident

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
• Associates Degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of long-term care experience; past management experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Ensures clinical staff uses appropriate techniques when giving patient care.
• Encourages staff participation in all required continuing education programs, in-services, department meeting or committees.
• Provides updates to staff on policy and procedures changes of the facility.
• Monitors compliance in standards of care through observation and provides written documentation.
• Assesses the status of all residents within the facility and provides consultation or assistance to staff as needed by.
• Makes daily rounds and talks with staff and residents.
• Provides appropriate orientation for new staff.
• Organizes/coordinates/monitors and evaluates care of residents in the facility.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained on the unit.
• Accompanies physicians on rounds to answer questions, receive instructions, or note special resident care requirements.
• Shares clinical knowledge with nursing staff.
• Assists in coordinating admissions, transfers, or discharges of residents.
• Reports to housekeeping and maintenance any problems or issues with safety or cleanliness.
• Ensures adequate supplies are provided on the units.
• Regularly checks emergency equipment to ensure adequate supplies and everything is in working order.
• Provides regular updates to Director of Nursing on any issues identified on the unit
• Conducts or participates in regular staff meetings.
• Participates in the development and application of nursing care plans on the nursing unit.
• Makes recommendations in matters of hiring, promoting, terminating, or disciplining employees.
• Keeps current healthcare trends in nursing practice.

Skills

Good clinical skills

Basic computer skills

Organization and leadership skills

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Nursing - Registered Nurse role on a 12 Hr Morning - Afternoon shift. You will manage and coordinate clinical and unit activities on the resident's unit, ensuring adequate staffing and quality care for adult and geriatric patients.

The role emphasizes policy adherence, staff education, rounds with staff and residents, and ongoing updates to nursing leadership, with commitment to population-specific guidelines and resident