RN-Resident Care Supervisor-Fox Nursing Home

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

• Under the direction of the DON, the Resident Care Supervisor (RCS) has 24-hour responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the hospital and the nursing home and their effect on resident care in a designated unit. The RCS has authority to make decisions on that unit in the areas of resident care, human resource, and financial management.
• Assists the DON in development, implementation, and evaluation of on-going service programs that assure quality nursing and resident care programs consistent with Bassett Health Network mission
• Participates in program development proposal as requested by DON
• Monitors/Maintains unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for resident services, and environmental and personnel safety
• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication
• Assesses need for personal growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need.
• Oversees unit CQI programs that monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care
• Fosters a service that is consistent with the resident care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the department
• Consults with residents/families though primary nurse request, direct family request, and/or direct assessment of resident/family response to condition change. Assesses resident/significant other survey responses regarding nursing care and services
• Responsible for on-going development of staff and unit specific resident care programs
• Responsible for effective and efficient fiscal management of department operations to ensure proper utilization of organizational and financial resources
• Responsible for department’s operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies
• Manages human resources to assure quality services and promote positive employee relations
• Promotes a positive image of professional nursing and serves as a role model to staff
• Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization’s overall mission
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all residents, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/ unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Accepts Supervisor assignment as requested
• Provides resident education as needed
• Accepts charge responsibility as directed
• Performs medication administration in an efficient manner as needed
• Ensures adequate staffing for all shifts.

What we need from you

Education:

2 Year / Associate Degree and Current registration as RN in NYS, required

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Nursing, preferred

***All RN’s hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RN’s licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of long term care clinical experience, preferred

License/Certification:

• Current NYS License to practice as an RN, required
• BSN License, preferred
• BLS Certification, required

Skills:

Clinical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interacting with People

Multi-Tasking

Reading/Writing/Comprehension

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, reaching, stooping
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, pushing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
• Constant fit testing

Hazards:

Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

Frequent noise

Travel:

No travel required

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the DON, the Resident Care Supervisor (RCS) has 24-hour responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the hospital and the nursing home and their effect on resident care in a designated unit. The RCS has authority to make decisions on that unit in the areas of resident care, human resource, and financial management.
• Assists the DON in development, implementation, and evaluation of on-going service programs that assure quality nursing and resident care programs consistent with Bassett Health Network mission
• Participates in program development proposal as requested by DON
• Monitors/Maintains unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for resident services, and environmental and personnel safety
• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication
• Assesses need for personal growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need.
• Oversees unit CQI programs that monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care
• Fosters a service that is consistent with the resident care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the department
• Consults with residents/families though primary nurse request, direct family request, and/or direct assessment of resident/family response to condition change. Assesses resident/significant other survey responses regarding nursing care and services
• Responsible for on-going development of staff and unit specific resident care programs
• Responsible for effective and efficient fiscal management of department operations to ensure proper utilization of organizational and financial resources
• Responsible for department’s operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies
• Manages human resources to assure quality services and promote positive employee relations
• Promotes a positive image of professional nursing and serves as a role model to staff
• Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization’s overall mission
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all residents, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/ unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Accepts Supervisor assignment as requested
• Provides resident education as needed
• Accepts charge responsibility as directed
• Performs medication administration in an efficient manner as needed
• Ensures adequate staffing for all shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree and Current registration as RN in NYS, required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Nursing, preferred
• ***All RN’s hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RN’s licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of long term care clinical experience, preferred
• License/Certification: Current NYS License to practice as an RN, required
• BSN License, preferred
• BLS Certification, required
• Skills: Clinical Skills
• Leadership
• Communication
• Interacting with People
• Multi-Tasking
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Physical Requirements: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, reaching, stooping
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, pushing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
• Constant fit testing
• Hazards: Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
• Working Conditions: Frequent noise
• Travel: No travel required