RN Supervisor - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - Full Time Days - Weekends

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary

• Manages and coordinates the clinical and other unit activities on the resident’s unit in order to provide quality care and psychosocial well being. Manages and coordinates adequate staffing for each unit. Disciplines and/or teaches staff policy and procedures and makes sure they are followed. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups.
• Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. ​ Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.

Educational Requirements

Associates Degree.

Minimum Experience

Two (2) years of experience in long term care; past management experience helpful. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience

Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good clinical skills and abilities Basic computer skills Organization and leadership skills Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Ensures clinical staff uses appropriate techniques when giving patient care

Encourages staff participation in all required continuing education programs, in-services, department meeting or committees Provides updates to staff on policy and procedures changes of the facility

Monitors compliance in standards of care through observation and provides written documentation Assesses the status of all residents within the facility and provides consultation or assistance to staff as needed by

Makes daily rounds and talks with staff and residents Provides appropriate orientation for new staff Organizes/coordinates/monitors and evaluates care of residents in the facility

Ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained on the unit Accompanies physicians on rounds to answer questions, receive instructions, or note special resident care requirements

Shares clinical knowledge with nursing staff Assists in coordinating admissions, transfers, or discharges of residents Reports to housekeeping and maintenance any problems or issues with safety or cleanliness

Ensures adequate supplies are provided on the units Regularly checks emergency equipment to ensure adequate supplies and everything is in working order Provides regular updates to Director of Nursing on any issues identified on the unit Conducts or participates in regular staff meetings

Participates in the development and application of nursing care plans on the nursing unit Makes recommendations in matters of hiring, promoting, terminating, or disciplining employees

Keeps current healthcare trends in nursing practice.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals

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