LPN Supervisor
Summary of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the daily nursing activities of the facility during the shift. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.
Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm, with on-call weekend rotation
Essential Job Functions
Nursing Care Functions
- Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
- Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and services provided.
- Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
- Make rounds with health care provider.
- Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
- Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
- May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.
Communication/Documentation Functions
- Complete an initial assessment and develop interim care plan.
- Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and health care provider orders.
- Communicate with health care providers to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
- Review the resident's medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc., as for implementation and follow up.
- Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
- Communicate the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
- Communicate with written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
- Fill out and complete accident/incident reports involving residents or staff and submit them to Director of Nursing.
- Complete and file assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
- Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the supervisor.
- Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
- Review the resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the care plan is being followed. Report any concerns to your supervisor.
- Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident's care needs. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.
- Notify the residents' attending health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident's condition.
- Meet with your assigned support personnel (Housekeeping, Dining Services, Nursing Assistants, etc.) to plan the shift's services, programs, and activities and monitor tasks are completed as directed.
- Coordinate services with other members of the disciplinary team (Housekeeping, Dining Services, Nursing, etc.) to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
- Assist in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.
- Report all allegations of misconduct to facility Risk Manager and DON.
- Work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
- Preform additional tasks as assigned by the facility management team.
Medication Administration Functions
- Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the supervisor.
- Review medication administration record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the health care provider's order. Report concerns to your supervisor.
- Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.
Personnel Functions
- Adjust the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
- Develop work assignments, schedule duty hours, and assist and supervise nursing staff to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Assist in staff development. Formally and informally monitor performance of personnel and ensure adjustments/corrections are made by using coaching, counseling, and discipline methods.
- Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues including those that may lead to termination.
- Review complaints and grievances, complete investigations, and work with the Director of Nursing for a plan of action and resolution.
- Participate in the planning, conducting and scheduling of timely service and orientation training classes that meet state and federal requirements.
Safety and Sanitation Functions
- Supply and make available protective equipment for staff.
- Maintain nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.), resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department. Ensure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is always maintained on the premises to adequately meet the needs of the residents.
Knowledge and Critical Skills
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/ personnel, and the public.
- Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, employees, residents, and families.
Education and Experience
- Prefer experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
- Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
- Must possess skills in leadership and communication.
- Must possess creativity, integrity, and initiative.
- Must be able to provide critical thinking skills to address clinical issues.
Licensing/Certifications
- Must possess an active license to practice as an LPN in this state.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position requires the LPN/LVN to ensure resident care is provided by standards of practice following policies and procedures of the facility by CNAs/Caregivers, but the CNAs/Caregivers do not directly report to them.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:
- Walk long distances.
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Sustain repetitive movement (CPR compressions, bagging, etc.)
- Maintain physical tolerance (stand/walk/work on your feet for 8-12 hours at a time with minimal breaks)
- Be able to lift to fifty pounds at times.
- Be able to push and pull up to fifty pounds at times.
Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:
- Execute tasks independently.
- Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
- General computer literacy
Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:
- Ambient room temperatures and lighting
Other Requirements -
- May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Platinum Service®
Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a competent, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.
Conclusion
All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Acknowledgement
I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.
By signing below, I acknowledge I can perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss accommodations.
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