RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse

Atlas Healthcare, LLC; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Suffield, CT is seeking an RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse to lead nursing staff on assigned shifts.

The role requires CT RN license, CPR certification, and experience in geriatric or rehabilitation care; duties include policy enforcement, rounds, emergencies, and ensuring accurate documentation.

This is a full-time or part-time position with a focus on patient care quality and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• CT RN license required.
• Minimum of one year of geriatric nursing or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates nursing staff on assigned shift to maintain continuity of care.
• Makes rounds on nursing units to assess residents and address family concerns.
• Responds to emergencies and provides medical oversight as needed.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of medical records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing supervision

Policy enforcement

Emergency response

Reading/writing in English

Education

Registered Nurse license (CT)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse

Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Job Type: Full Time or Part-Time

Suffield House Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 128-bed skilled nursing center that is seeking a Full Time/PART-TIME RN Supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education / Experience

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut.
• Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.

Working Conditions

Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists in interpretation of nursing policies and ensures appropriate implementation. Directs and enforces policies and procedures with staff, families, and visitors.
2. Supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel on assigned shift to maintain continuity of nursing care.
3. Resource in all areas of clinical care and resolves work related complaints of charge nurses and CNA's during assigned shift.
4. Makes rounds on nursing units to ensure maximum care and to ascertain condition of residents. Communicates family concerns.
5. Responds to emergencies within the facility and provides medical oversight.
6. Verifies that all clinical changes are reported to the physician. Verifies physicians’ orders as needed.
7. Secures pre-admission report on new residents.
8. Ensures a safe environment for residents and staff.
9. Ensures all documentation on medical record is complete and is accurate (including A & I’s; 24 Hour Nursing Report; Nursing Assessments; MD Orders; documentation involving Admissions, discharges, deaths, and Transfers). Conducts chart audits.
10. Ensures availability of supplies and equipment. Reports malfunctioning equipment to DNS/ADNS.
11. Follows up with the physician and medical director as necessary to ensure compliance with scheduled visits.
12. Assumes supervisor responsibility for the facility on 2nd and/or 3rd shifts and/or weekends. RN Supervisor or Charge Nurse.
13. Audits emergency drug cart and crash cart to assure they are properly stocked.
14. Audits control of drugs and counts controlled medications at the beginning and end of each shift.
15. Ensures that all peripheral IVs are initiated per facility policy and monitors overall IV program. Ensures IV policy is updated annually.
16. Responsible to assign nursing personnel in emergencies to maintain patient care hours.
17. Assists in the recruitment, selection and of orientation nursing staff as needed.
18. If facility directed, completes 90-day and annual employee performance reviews.
19. Logs and returns all eligible medications to the pharmacy in a timely manner.
20. If facility directed, assumes responsibility for Medicare residents by attending weekly Medicare meetings and assuring that certifications are completed.
21. Attends meetings appropriately including but not limited to Fall Risk, Restraint, Wound Care, and Weight Loss meetings.
22. Assumes any other duties as assigned by DNS/ADNS. Performs other related duties and attends meetings as may be deemed necessary by Supervisor / Administrator and or Director