POSITION TITLE: RN Nursing Supervisor RNS

DEPARTMENT: Nursing Administration

REPORTS TO: Center Nurse Executive

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN Nursing Supervisor supports the Center Nurse Executive (CNE) with the delivery of

efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction during a designated shift.

The RN Nursing Supervisor serves as a clinical operational liaison between the units and the CNE, ADON, and Unit Managers. He/she is responsible for the clinical operations of the

Nursing Units include ensuring compliance with Genesis policies and procedures, practice standards and regulations. Additionally, he/she is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the care delivery model and processes, mentoring staff, coordination, and communication with other departments, and ensuring patient and family satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.1 Collaborates with the Center Nurse Executive in maintaining adequate nursing.

coverage to provide safe nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1.1 Effectively utilizes existing manpower limiting use of overtime and agency.

personnel.

1.2 Participates in staff recruitment (i.e., Assist in the interviewing and selection of

nursing personnel).

1.3 Assesses the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to their job description,

unit standards of care and goals of the individual.

1.4 Assists with the Individual Performance Improvement Plan for staff whose

performance does not meet center expectations, and when necessary, recommends or

initiates disciplinary action. 

1.5 Recommends and facilitates employee promotions, transfers and terminations.  

1.6 Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with

individuals’ needs, choices and preferences.

1.7 Answers any/all emergencies throughout the shift (i.e., change of condition, starting

IVs, pronouncement of death).

 1.8 Fosters a strong partnership between the medical staff and the department of nursing.

1.9 Makes recommendations to the Center Nurse Executive regarding nursing care equipment/supplies required to meet the needs of the patients and assures that adequate supplies are available. 

1.10 Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment.

1.11 Participates in meetings to address patient care, survey and/or standards of care

issues as requested.

1.12 Assures that the building is secure during the assigned shift by checking doors and

alarms according to nursing center protocols.

2.1 Works with the CNE to effectively plan, organize, direct, and implement a

comprehensive center-wide nursing program.

2.2 Provides nursing leadership to meet the goals of the Genesis organization and the individual center.

2.3 Ensures patient care assignments are consistent with staff competencies, scope of

practice and the needs of the patients.

2.4 Creates an environment that is respectful, team oriented and responsive to the

concerns of staff, patients and families.

2.5 Completes rounds on the units to observe patients and to determine if nursing needs

are being met.

2.6 Provides patient care when required.

2.7 Monitors nursing care to ensure positive clinical outcomes and minimize

rehospitalizations.

2.8 Ensures Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according to Business Processes.

2.9 Encourages communication between licensed nursing staff and CNAs during and  

2.10 Encourages shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing

staff. 

2.11 Ensures timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the

patient's plan of care.

2.12 Reviews prospective admissions in relation to existing nursing capabilities and

ensures readiness to treat.

2.13 Contacts attending physician to obtain orders as indicated (i.e., admission, change in

condition, etc.).

2.14 Ensures that Physician Orders are followed as prescribed.

2.15 Oversees medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all

medications are handled in accordance with Genesis policy.

2.16 Ensures that patients attending physician and family or responsible parties are promptly notified of any significant change in the patient's health condition.

2.17 Facilitates discharge planning process and provides consultation as needed. 

2.18 Investigates patient/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to

resolution.