Nursing Supervisor

Sonida Senior Living • Pensacola, FL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

The Nursing Supervisor assumes delegated responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care according to professional standards of nursing practice in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains and implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect current standards of nursing practice, company, and facility philosophy of care while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitors practices for effective implementation and achievement of results.
Conducts resident assessments, suggesting levels of needed service packages to residents and their families, as directed.
Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage for the facility, appropriateness of staff, absence of odors, cleanliness, absence of pressure wounds, and maintenance of optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function.
Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators. Proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds.
Reviews 24-hour reports from every unit daily to ensure timely, effective responses to significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, use of physical or chemical restraints, unexplained injuries, potential abuse or neglect, medication errors, loss of resident property, or any evidence of resident or family dissatisfaction.
Gathers and analyzes facts, assesses situations, develops, and implements appropriate actions to investigate and resolve issues, recording facts properly to prevent future occurrences.
Communicates findings/results to the Wellness Director or Executive Director.
Monitors and responds timely to the Care and Concern program per facility policy and attempts to resolve all resident grievances seeking consultation or assistance from other departments as appropriate.
Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, improve organization and implementation of service plans to maintain quality of care, quality of life, and a homelike environment for all residents.
Establishes, implements, and monitors an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
Reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections in the facility.
Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates on workplace safety and proactively develops procedures and incentive programs to promote workplace safety.
Monitors the provision of care and services to residents on all shifts and evaluates regulatory compliance efforts through daily rounds to observe care on units, review records, and interview staff members, residents, families, and other interested parties.
Designs, implements, and evaluates actions to continuously improve quality, compassionate care, and cleanliness.
Oversees and supervises development and delivery of in-service educational programs designed to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide nursing and nursing-related services.
Participates in the survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site, and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team.
Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve quality of services and resolve identified problems.
Consults with the Wellness Director daily about resident status, occupancy, budget, staffing, and other relevant issues.
Participates in the development of and compliance with the department budget including nursing, medical, and central supplies.
Proactively develops positive employee relations, incentive, and recognition programs, promoting positive interactions.
Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Wellness Director.
Participates in all special community and agency events.
Complies with the community's privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state/federal health privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA.