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.