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Ovation Communities

RN Supervisor

Ovation Communities, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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Ovation Communities . Openings: 0.8 on NOC, 1.0 on PM, 0.4 on PM. If you work at least a 0.5 FTE, you may be eligible for a

$4,000 sign on bonus . Job Duties

Makes daily rounds on unit to observe, examine, interview residents, to evaluate staffing needs, to monitor regulatory compliance, to inspect care environment, and to evaluate staff interactions and clinical skill competency Audits 24 hour report as completed by Unit Charge Nurses and reviews clinical records to identify problems, to ensure timely responses to residents needs, to evaluate documentation skills of unit nursing staff, and to evaluate regulatory compliance with documentation requirements. Listens to verbal shift report making special note to follow-up on significant changes in condition, admissions, transfers, discharges, initiation or use of physical or chemical restraints, unnecessary use of any drug, incidents, unexplained injuries, medication errors, loss of resident property or evidence of resident or family dissatisfaction. Analyzes data gathered from rounds and record reviews and acts promptly to resolve problems and to continuously improve quality. Participates in formal quality assessment and assurance activities as directed by the Quality assurance committee. As the nurse with responsibility for the residents on the unit, conducts or coordinates the resident assessment process including accurate completion of the State-approved Resident Assessment Instrument. Participates as member of interdisciplinary team in development of plan of care for each resident that assists the resident to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, psycho social well-being. Plans of care are developed with the participation, to the extent practicable, and consent of the resident and/or residents interested family member or legal representative. Plans of care include measurable objectives and timetables and accommodate residents needs and preferences including choices about preferred intensity of medical treatment. Attends interdisciplinary conferences to plan care. Elicits input from direct care staff on all three shifts and provides opportunities to attend and participate in interdisciplinary care conferences. Supervises nursing staff in the implementation of plans of care to assist residents to attain or maintain highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well being. Maintains ongoing communication with other disciplines to evaluate resident responses to interventions, to suggest alternative approaches when indicated and to revise and update plans of care to reflect progress toward goals. Facilitates interdepartmental communication to meet residents needs. Informs the resident in advance about care and treatment and any changes to the plan of care. Immediately informs the resident, consults with the residents physician and notifies the designated family members and/or the residents legal representative when there is an accident involving and injury which has potential for requiring physician intervention; a significant change in the residents physical, mental or psycho social status; a need to alter treatment significantly or a decision to transfer or discharge the resident from the facility. Promptly notifies the resident, designated family member and/or residents legal representative when there is a change in room or roommate. Interacts with resident, family members, legal representatives, surrogates to answer questions, resolve concerns. Makes prompt attempts to resolve all resident grievances, seeking consultation or assistance from other departments or administration as appropriate. Educates and develops unit nursing staff members by observing practice, interpreting facility policies and procedures, identifying learning needs and taking advantage of opportunities to teach on the unit Monitors unit nursing staff for correct, consistent application of infection control procedures. Assists Unit Charge Nurse with the assignment of nursing staff to ensure sufficient number of staff. Evaluates staffing patterns based on unit census, resident acuity, other resident needs. Adjusts staffing pattern accordingly. Communicates difficulty meeting resident needs and maintaining regulatory compliance promptly to Director of nursing. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse Previous supervisory experience in a long term care and/or clinical setting Must have current CPR certification Qualifications

Must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse Previous supervisory experience in a long term care and/or clinical setting Must have current CPR certification About Ovation Communities

Ovation Communities is a non-profit group in the senior living industry, serving the Milwaukee area for over 100 years. These services are achieved through a team-work philosophy that is inspired through effective organizational skills, continuous quality improvement efforts and maintaining a balance between professionalism and the ability to have fun. How to apply

We invite you to join the Ovation Communities team and rediscover why you chose a career in healthcare. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr