Nurse Supervisor vacancy at Vanguard Healthcare Services in Ripley

Vanguard Healthcare Services is presently looking of Nurse Supervisor on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:48:54 GMT. Regional skilled nursing facility is seeking a RN Team Leader. The primary purpose of your job position is to supervise the nursing activities and facility operations during your shift. Administrative Functions Assist the Director of Nursing ( or designee ) and facility administrator in directing the day-to-day functions of the facility’s nursing services and other areas of facility operations...

Nurse Supervisor

Location: Ripley West Virginia

Description: Vanguard Healthcare Services is presently looking of Nurse Supervisor right now, this vacancy will be placed in West Virginia. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Regional skilled nursing facility is seeking a RN Team Leader. The primary purpose of your job position is to supervise the nursing activities and facility operations during y! our shift.

Administrative Functions Assist the Director of Nursing ( or designee ) and facility administrator in directing the day-to-day functions of the facility’s nursing services and other areas of facility operations, as assigned. Participate in developing, maintaining and updating written policies and procedures that govern day-to-day functions of the nursing department. Ensure that reference materials (i.e. PDR’s, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) are maintained at the nurses’ station and are kept current. Ensure that a copy of the Nursing Policies & Procedures Manual is available at each nursing station, is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed at this facility. Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Policies & Procedures Manual. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON or designe e concerning operation of the nursing department. Periodically review th! e department’s policies, procedures and job descriptions, an! d make recommendations for revision to the DON or designee. Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ to plan s of care. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the facility’s quality improvement program. Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested. Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan as required. Meet with the nursing staff, and other departmental representatives, to plan and coordinate departmental and facility-wide services, programs and activities. Assist with the admission , transfer, and discharge residents as required. Respond to reports of resident, employee and/or visitor accidents, incidents or unusual circumstances. Ensure that appropriate documentation is made and that the initial investigation is completed a! nd reported to appropriate persons. Interpret the department’s and facility’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government personnel as required. Make daily rounds of the unit s to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards of practice and in accordance with all federal and state licensure regulations. Perform other administrative duties as requested by the DON or designee.

Requirements:
Education Must possess an RN Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN diploma program.
Experience Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a staff nurse in a long-term care facility. Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred. Prior supervisory experience in a related setting is preferred.
Specific Requirements Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practi! ce as an RN in this state. Must be able to read, write, speak and under! stand the English language. Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude. Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel. Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult personnel. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorpor! ate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical and Sensory Requirements Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able! to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 10 pounds to a minimum h! eight of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 5 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Sitting: 1-2 hours per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing or walking. Standing: 2-3 hours per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting. Walking: 4-5 hours per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting. Lifting: 1-10 lbs. Continuously
11-20 lbs. Occasionally
21-35 lbs. Rarely
36-50 lbs. Rarely
51-75 lbs. Rarely
> 75 lbs. Rarely Carrying: 1-10 lbs. Continuously
11-20 lbs. Rarely
21-35 lbs. Rarely Driving: Rarely Pushing: Occasionally Bending: Occasionally Squatting: Rarely Kneeling: Rarely Crawling: Rarely Climbing: Rarely Reaching: Occasionally Grasping: Occasionally Fine Manipulation: Continuously
(Frequency: Never=0%; Rarely=1-10%; Occasionally=11=33%! ; Frequently = 34-66%; Continuously = 67%+)
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:48:54 GMT

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