RN

Summary of Job Purpose The RN Supervisor is responsible to maintain the nursing philosophy, objectives, and standards of quality nursing care; and ensure compliance with standards, codes, rules and regulations, and the policies set-forth by Mountainside. Essential Job Responsibilities The following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. The employee may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. Administrative functions : Notifies the Director of Nursing and Administrator on-call as required. Participates actively with IDT and follows-through on actions determined by the Team. Is responsible for every resident in the facility. Serves as a resident advocate and ensures resident rights are maintained. Supports the medical staff. Works collaboratively with all departments at Mountainside and MMH. Works with staff in the planning of the units services, programs, and activities. Ensures consistency between both floors in nursing care. Ensures that staff comply with policies and standards of care. Ensures completeness of Accident and Incident reports. Promotes mission and values of Mountainside. Serves as a leader and resource for nursing staff. Participates in investigations, as assigned. Ensures safe quality care is provided to the residents daily, and essential information is communicated to provide appropriate continuity of care from admission to discharge. Acts as a liaison with residents, families, and other departments to adequately plan for and provide resident care. Guides LPN Nurse Managers, LPNs, and CNAs responsibilities. Ensures accurate, appropriate, and complete documentation by all nursing staff. Care Plan, Kardex, MDS, and Assessment Ensures accuracy of each. Completes timely, as assigned. Effectively communicates the plan of care. Ensures that resident care plan is followed. Communication : Ensures appropriate and ongoing communication to the resident, family, staff, MD, IDT, etc. Uses communication to enhance quality of resident care and staff working environment. Personnel / Staff Development Assists with employee evaluations, employee praise, and discipline as necessary. Actively participates with staff education. Promotes an environment of learning. Ensures that staff attends mandatory in-services and meets minimum continuing education requirements. Conducts routine staff audits to ensure care is being delivered per care plan and medical staff orders. Ensures work consistency among staff. Promotes a positive, friendly work environment. Equipment and Supplies : Ensures appropriate are available and monitors that supplies are utilized appropriately to avoid waste. Is cost-effective. Policy and Procedure Manuals Ensures staff awareness of manuals, including other departments (e.g. MSDS, emergency protocols). Uses manual and assists other staff in using policies as necessary. Quality Assurance : Constantly strives to enhance the resident and staff experience. Reports and completes necessary paperwork for each resident incident / accident / change in condition. Safety / Infection Control : Ensures staff compliance with standards and regulations. Reports potential outbreaks and takes appropriate measures to control / eliminate infection control exposures. Staffing Coverage Required to ensure appropriate coverage for the nursing department 24 / 7, including weekends, holidays, and off-shifts. Is RN on-call when there is not an RN in-house. Works beyond normal working hours, or in other positions temporarily when necessary (e.g. administers medications). Is subject to callback during emergency conditions. Takes RN on-call as needed. Other specific requirements : Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and be enthusiastic. Must work harmoniously with others. Seeks out new methods and principles to incorporate into the nursing practice. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment. Able to make independent decisions. Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary to provide quality care. Promotes teamwork and collaboration among Mountainside staff members. Ongoing education Must continually strive to enhance knowledge and ensure evidenced-based nursing is being practiced. Encouraged to attend an out-of-facility continuing education seminars. Other job duties as assigned. Essential Job Qualifications Education : Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing as an RN Experience : 2 years clinical experience Training / License : NYS RN License Other : BLS, basic computer skills