Job Description

What is your superpower? Here at Byron Health Center we are looking for a nursing SUPER HERO!

Is your superpower excellent clinical skill? Do value the opportunity to develop relationships with your team members and the Residents that you serve? Are you looking for a job offering opportunities for professional as well as personal growth? Do you want a job that’s more than just a job – it's a place where you can fulfill your calling.

The Nursing Supervisor supports the Director of Nursing (DON) with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family and employee satisfaction during a designated shift.

The Nursing Supervisor serves as a clinical operational liaison between the neighborhoods and the DON. He/she is responsible for ensuring compliance with Byron Health Center policies and procedures, practice standards and regulations. Additionally, he/she is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the care delivery model and processes, mentoring staff, coordination and communication with other departments, and ensuring resident and family satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Schedule: Tuesday thru Friday, every other weekend and holiday on call. Flexible 10 hours shifts.

• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in maintaining adequate nursing coverage to provide safe nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
• Participates in staff recruitment (i.e. Assist in the interviewing and selection of nursing personnel);
• Assesses the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to their job description, neighborhood standards of care and goals of the individual;
• Assists with the Performance Improvement Plan for staff whose performance does not meet center expectations, and when necessary, recommends or initiates disciplinary action;
• Recommends and facilitates employee promotions, transfers, and terminations;
• Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individuals' needs, choices, and preferences;
• Answers any/all emergencies throughout the shift (i.e., change of condition, starting IVs, the pronouncement of death);
• Fosters a strong partnership between the medical staff and the department of nursing;
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding nursing care equipment/supplies required to meet the needs of the patients and assures that adequate supplies are available;
• Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
• Participates in meetings to address resident care, survey and/or standards of care issues as requested.

Clinical Leadership:

• Works with the DON to effectively plan, organize, direct and implement a comprehensive house wide nursing program;
• Provides nursing leadership in order to meet the goals of Byron Health Center;
• Ensures resident care assignments are consistent with staff competencies, the scope of practice and the needs of the residents;
• Creates an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of staff, residents, and families;
• Completes rounds on the neighborhoods to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met;
• Provides resident care when required;
• Monitors nursing care to ensure positive clinical outcomes and minimize re-hospitalizations;
• Ensures Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according to the Business Processes;
• Encourages communication between licensed nursing staff and CNAs during and between shifts;
• Encourages shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff;
• Contacts attending physician to obtain orders as indicated (i.e., admission, change in condition, etc.);
• Ensures that Physician Orders are followed as prescribed;
• Ensures that resident's attending physician and family or the responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the patient's health condition;
• Facilitates discharge planning process and provides consultation as needed;
• Investigates patient/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution;
• Identifies educational needs of the staff and communicates needs to the DON and Education Coordinator;
• Participates in the evaluation of staff competency;
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff;
• Demonstrates teaches and evaluates nursing skills utilized in direct residents care of the neighborhood's specific patient population;
• Promotes professional development and career opportunities for nursing staff
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of residents;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Vision
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance ($5,250 F/T & 2,625 P/T)
• 403(b)
• Cell phone discount

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."