FT RN Supervisor Day Shift

We are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications and experience:

• Works with the DON to effectively plan, organize, direct, and implement a comprehensive facility-wide nursing program.
• Provides nursing leadership in order to meet the goals of the ARK organization and the individual center.
• Ensures patient care assignments are consistent with staff competencies, scope of practice and the needs of the patients.
• Creates an environment that is respectful, team oriented and responsive to the concerns of staff, residents and families.
• Completes rounds on the units to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
• Provides patient care when required.
• Monitors nursing care to ensure positive clinical outcomes and minimize rehospitalizations.
• 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.
• Ensures timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the residents’ plan of care.
• Reviews prospective admissions in relation to existing nursing capabilities and ensures readiness to treat.
• Contacts attending physician to obtain orders as indicated (i.e., admission, change in condition, etc.).
• Ensures that Physician Orders are followed as prescribed.
• Oversees medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all medications are handled in accordance with ARK policy.
• Ensures that resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the residents’ health condition.
• Facilitates discharge planning process and provides consultation as needed.
• Investigates resident/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution.