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Pavilion on Pico

RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) - CV Pavillion

Pavilion on Pico, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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A licensed professional nurse directly under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. The RN Supervisor is to assist the planning, organizing, developing and directing of nursing service to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current nursing licensure in the state in which practicing.

At least one year of experience in supervision.

Strong qualities of leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.

Possess mental, emotional and physical health.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assure that residents have a clean, safe, orderly and comfortable environment.

Initiate resident Plans of Care on admission.

Assist in implementing recommendations from consultants and the Quality Assurance team as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

Assist in developing, reviewing, revising and updating resident Plans of Care for individual residents.

Ensure that notification is given to the resident’s attending/alternate physician and legal guardian/representative when the resident becomes critically ill, injured, etc., or has a significant change in condition as outlined within our established policies.

Review complaints and grievances from families and notify the Director of Nursing Services as necessary.

Evaluate emergencies and assist in implementing emergency measures.

Assure that the unit area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience, ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are available.

Assist in notification of physician of any resident incidents/unusual occurrences and complete Accident/Incident Report forms as outlined in established policies.

Assist the Charge Nurse on investigation of alleged abuse or unusual occurrences as outlined in our established policies.

Start and monitor intravenous medication as ordered.

Assist the Charge Nurse and other nursing personnel in performing nursing procedures as necessary.

Assist the Charge Nurse in admitting, transferring and discharging residents.

Assist in correcting findings and deficiencies from the Department of Health Services, consultants, and the Quality Assurance Team.

Assist in completing restraint assessments, pain assessments, oral assessments, psychotropic assessments, bowel and bladder assessments and I & O weekly evaluations.

Ensure all nurse’s notes are charted informatively and descriptively, reflecting resident response to care.

Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service classes.

Other duties as may become necessary and appropriate or as directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator.

SUPERVISION

Make resident rounds to ensure appropriate care is being rendered, identifying and making corrections as necessary.

Meet with nursing personnel to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improving resident care.

Assist in making rounds with the attending physician as necessary.

Assist the Charge Nurse in revision and distribution of assignments in case of nursing shortage.

Assist in the supervision and direction of nursing personnel.

Participate in disciplinary action and evaluation of nursing personnel.

CONSUMER SERVICE

Present a professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.

Adhere to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.

Ensure that all resident rights are protected.

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