SUPERVISOR RN-HOURLY

Core Job Responsibilities

• Assesses residents on admission, readmission as well as when condition changes. Documents appropriately including medical record.
• Notifies physician of changes in residents condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken.
• Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift and participates in walking rounds.
• Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the resident and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supervises nursing staff to promote this.
• Implements plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals as established by the interdisciplinary care team.
• Supervises and redirects other members of the healthcare team, as needed, to accomplish the Plan of Care which has been developed.
• Reviews staffing for own shift and upcoming shifts, takes action to obtain adequate staffing.
• Administers medications, following the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Functions as a leader for the CNAs and LPNs by delegating in a manner that contributes to the excellence of the nursing department and maximizes teamwork.