Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
RN Supervisor 12 hour Shifts (6:30p-7:00a) ** New Rates ** We are committed to serving all with love, compassion, and understanding. We will continually strive for dynamic and effective responses to changing community needs. Do you possess the skills and positive attitude necessary for a service-oriented industry? Are you able to manage and supervise nursing staff in accordance with policies and procedures set forth from the facility? Then you are the Nurse we are looking for. The Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN Supervisor) must be willing to rotate shifts and be willing to be flexible with the schedule. Weekends and Holidays are a requirement for this position. This position is for a 3rd shift Registered Nurse Supervisor. We are looking for someone to work three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts: 6:30pm-7:00am. If you feel as though this position is what you are looking for please apply and attach a resume to your application. Required Skills/Abilities Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing, bachelors program preferred Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Possesses ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the age group served Meets attendance/scheduling requirements Criminal background check current within one year Must be able to organize, plan, delegate and motivate people Minimum of one (1) year experience in a management position Desired Skills: Prefer minimum of one (1) year experience in geriatric field Prefer CPR Certification IV Therapy Certification REQUIRED ASPECTS OF THE JOB DUTIES: Interact with residents and employees Have access to resident property Maintain composure during stressful circumstances Ability to work with and provide care and services to difficult people Cross training may apply to RNAC, Restorative Programs Works independently and as a team member Meets the Department of Nursing competency requirements Potential for exposure to the fumes, radiation, dust, mist, gases, other fluids, materials or other elements listed in the Policy/Procedure Manual, MSDS and OSHA Manual. May rotate shifts, work weekends, holidays and accept call to meet the Homes scheduling needs. Functions of the job will include: Professional Nursing Practice Perform blood draws, IV’s and infectious disease testing Complete resident assessments such as change in condition, newly admitted assessments, new onset of symptoms or condition Conduct inventories, administer medications and treatment, as well as record Schedule II medications Complete annual performance appraisals for RN/LPN/Nursing Assistants/Unit Clerk Resident Care Management Overall management of the department in the absence of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing such as addressing nursing performance issues and complaints Adjust work assignments for nursing personnel, as needed Assign personnel to accompany resident to hospital and doctor office appointments Receive call-offs and secure proper replacement personnel Transcribes/carries out physician’s orders Professional Image and Conduct Demonstrates professional behavior and a positive, constructive attitude. Cooperates and works well with inter and intra departmental personnel. Exercises patience, kindness and understanding when dealing with residents, families and employees. Serves as a resource person providing direction, explanation, counseling and supervision Attends staff meetings, committee meetings and continuing education programs Participants in nursing activities, programs and sits on committees Maintains positive working relationships Communication Gives thorough, concise nursing report Responsible for documentation and maintaining required record Communicates with physicians in understandable manner Arrangements for physician visits, review resident medical care plans, prepare drug requisitions Contact physician in emergency situations St. Anne Home is a ministry of the Felician S