Supervisor RN 8

HMR Veteran Services; Alexander City (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, AL is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time, on-site oversight of resident care. The role requires leading nursing staff, reviewing care plans, and ensuring policy compliance to maintain high standards of resident safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate holds a valid RN license and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, with long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license in the state where employed.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher required.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 24 hour oversight for resident care on the assigned unit.
• Periodically reviews the resident’s written care plan and updates it as required.
• Ensures that nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures established by the facility.
• Completes and reviews accident/incident reports and follows up with QA/ADON/DON.
• Maintains Daily Census Report and submits to Business Office as required.
• Makes rounds on unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met.
• Participates in Quality Assurance meetings and reporting.
• Communicates changes in resident condition to physician and family as necessary.
• Provides direct nursing care as needed.

Skills

Team Player

Leader

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor's or better in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Alexander City, AL 35010, USA

• On-site
• Registered Nurse
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SUPER001282

Description

Assumes 24 hour oversight for resident care on assigned unit.

Periodically reviews the resident’s written care plan. Participates in updating of the resident’s written care plan as required.

• Ensures that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
• Periodically reviews the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Makes recommendations for revisions.
• Completes and reviews accident/incident reports and follow up as necessary to QA Director and DON/ADON. Reports and investigates all allegations of resident abuse (including physical, verbal, mental, sexual, involuntary seclusion, neglect, and misappropriation of property.)
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly audits and submits to ADON/DON/QA as required.
• Maintains the Daily Census Report and submits to the Business Office as required.
• Makes rounds on unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met. Unit Manager is responsible for investigating and managing any problem areas on their unit and reporting outcomes to the ADON/DON.
• Actively participates in committees/programs as directed by the ADON/DON.
• Actively participates in the Quality Assurance process, including attendance at Quality Assurance meetings and submission of required reports each month.
• Ensures changes in resident condition are communicated to the physician, family or responsible party. Meets with residents, and/or family members, as necessary.
• Attends and participates in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and blood-borne pathogens standard.
• Ensures that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training prior to performing such tasks.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases.
• Maintains a written record of resident grievances and indicates actions taken to resolve and the current status of the grievance.
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Holds staff meetings for all 3 shifts as least once per month.
• Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
• Works collaboratively with ADON/DON and Staff Development to identify and provide orientation and continuing education for unit staff members.
• Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred

Long Term Care Novice

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Preferred

Registered Nurse License

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