AristaCare at Meadow Springs
RN Supervisor Every Weekend
AristaCare at Meadow Springs, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States, 19462
The primary purpose of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Administrative Functions
Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility
Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day‑to‑day needs of the resident
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions
Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department
Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
Personnel Functions
Ensure that a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available for your tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained
Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available for your tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident
Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks
Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties
Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by all departmental personnel
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter‑department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift
Nursing Care Functions
Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions
Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary
Make rounds with physicians as necessary
Consult with the resident, his/her family, and the resident's physician in planning the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary
Notify the resident's attending physician and next‑of‑kin when there is a change in the resident's condition
Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status
Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure
Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes
Provide direct nursing care as necessary
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled
Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies
Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently
Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems to the Director
Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary
Inform family members of the death of the resident
Resident Rights
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information
Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect
Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident's room
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the residents' responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment
Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow facility's established procedures
Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property
Ensure that nursing staff personnel honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Ensure that such requests are in accordance with the facility's policies governing advance directives
Education Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
License Registered Nurse
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, one year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long‑term care facility, or other related health care facility
Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
Specific Requirements
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the State of Pennsylvania
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition
E.O.E.
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Administrative Functions
Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility
Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day‑to‑day needs of the resident
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions
Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department
Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
Personnel Functions
Ensure that a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available for your tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained
Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available for your tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident
Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks
Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties
Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by all departmental personnel
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter‑department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift
Nursing Care Functions
Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions
Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary
Make rounds with physicians as necessary
Consult with the resident, his/her family, and the resident's physician in planning the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary
Notify the resident's attending physician and next‑of‑kin when there is a change in the resident's condition
Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status
Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure
Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes
Provide direct nursing care as necessary
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled
Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies
Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently
Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems to the Director
Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary
Inform family members of the death of the resident
Resident Rights
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information
Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect
Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident's room
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the residents' responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment
Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow facility's established procedures
Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property
Ensure that nursing staff personnel honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Ensure that such requests are in accordance with the facility's policies governing advance directives
Education Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
License Registered Nurse
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, one year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long‑term care facility, or other related health care facility
Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
Specific Requirements
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the State of Pennsylvania
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition
E.O.E.
#INDsponsored
#ZRsponsored
#J-18808-Ljbffr