DE Register Nurse Supervisor - Evening Shift

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing – BSN preferred. Must have acurrent, valid RN license in Delaware or hold compact state license2. Must attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keepabreast of changes in nursing practice as well as to maintain current licensure.3. Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language verbally and inwriting.4. Must possess current, comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Must demonstrate excellent clinical skills and judgment, includingcomprehensive nursing assessments; safe medication administration, intravenous therapy, enteral feedings, and treatments per infection controlstandards; and transcribing and implementing physicians orders accurately.5. Must have two years nursing experience including one year of acute careexperience. Must have knowledge of Federal and State regulations, laws andguidelines related to skilled nursing.6. Must possess leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to workcollaboratively with professional and nonprofessional personnel.7. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret theprograms, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary forproviding quality care.8. Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant suchaction.9. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, regulatory agencies and the general public.7. Must be compassionate and understanding of the needs of the elderly anddisabled.8. Must support and promote the core vision, mission and values of The Milton and Hattie Kutz Home.9. Must comply with HIPPA regulations related to confidentiality of all residentcare information.10. Must possess computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists the Unit Managers in carrying out the day to day functions of thenursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations andpolicies that govern the facility.2. Communicates effectively with other shifts to ensure continuity of care; receives and gives report from off-going and on-coming supervisorynurses.3. Completes written/oral reports for the Director of Nursing concerning theoperation of his/her shift.4. Makes frequent rounds on all units to ensure that all nursing personnel areperforming their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursingstandards.5. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.6. Ensures all established policies and procedures, including dress code andwearing name tags, are followed by all nursing personnel.7. Makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding equipmentand supply needs of the department.8. Participates in the development of a written plan of care for each residentthat identifies the problems/goals and interventions to be accomplished.9. Reviews complaints/concerns expressed by residents or families andinitiates written grievance report. Documents actions taken to resolve thecomplaint at the Unit level, or refer to the Unit Manager, Director ofNursing or other Department Head for resolution.10. Attends all Nursing Department staff meetings.11. Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.12. Participates in regulatory agency inspections.13. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.14. Assists the Staff Development Coordinator with the orientation of newpersonnel.15. Completes evaluations on assigned personnel16. Serves as a liaison between all three shifts ensuring coordinatedcommunication of residents’ plans of care and new policies and procedures.17. Assists nursing personnel in performing nursing care as necessary.18. Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc.19. Keeps the Unit Managers and Director of Nursing informed on all changesin level of care of residents, needs and problems on the units.20. Participates in facility safety program.21. Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.22. Represents the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing for the durationof his/her shift. As supervisor you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assignedduties.23. Ensures all staff are knowledgeable of the residents’ responsibilities andrights including the right to refuse treatment.24. Participates in the Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement Program.25.Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, families and visitors.26. Reports and investigates all allegations of resident abuse and/ormisappropriation of resident property.27. Communicates openly and cooperates with supervisors.28. Accepts responsibility for own actions and recognizes the affect of personalbehavior on residents’ behavior.29. Maintains awareness of the posted work schedule.30. Reports for work daily as scheduled and is ready to start shift atdesignated time.31. Promptly notifies supervisor of absence at least 2 hours prior to start of theshift.32. Properly uses breaks and privileges and does not abuse them.33. Participates in in-services, nursing meetings and ongoing education.34. Regardless of all duties described above, the supervisor will be expected toautomatically perform any and all duties professionally recognized asappropriate towards maximizing the care and comfort of all residents.

Company Description: Divinity Homecare Services is dedicated to connecting clients to quality, compassionate caregivers.

Company Description: Divinity Homecare Services is dedicated to connecting clients to quality, compassionate caregivers.