A Nurse Supervisor manages a team of registered nurses at a hospital, nursing home, or other healthcare facility. Handles scheduling and hiring, ensures all codes are met, and assigns nurses to take care of patients. Also often maintains a role overseeing patients.
Job description We are seeking a caring, dedicated and experienced LPN nurse supervisor to become the Director of Memory Care, our dedicated Alzheimer's and dementia Memory Care. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and success of the Reflections Program, including planning, organizing and coordinating special needs programs. You will also provide team member supervision and training, and act as a liaison and advocate for our residents and their families. This is a hands-on position requiring occasional participation in assisting residents with ADLs.
Schedule:
Sunday- Thursday 9am-5:30pm Additional responsibilities include: Ensuring that resident care and management needs are sufficiently and appropriately assessed Serving as the liaison between residents, the resident's legal representatives, their families, administrative staff and community-based service providers Motivating and developing team members, including providing in-service education of the special needs program to Reflections area team members on health/wellness related topics Leading the daily operations of the Reflections Memory Care area and ensuring compliance with company and Department of Health (DOH) regulatory policies and standards regarding resident admission and discharge procedure as well as compiling appropriate medical case notes and other required documentation Scheduling and overseeing team members and assisting with medication management Full-time schedule requires working one weekend day per week (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs).
Qualifications:
At least three (3) years working intimately with Alzheimer's or dementia patients and a minimum 5 years' experience working with the geriatric population Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and an active Licensed LPN or CDP A minimum of two (2 ) years of supervisory experience in an assisted living, skilled nursing, clinical or similar healthcare related field is preferred Experience planning and administering in-service education programs Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills as a mentor who can lead by example Possess a working knowledge of medical and nursing terminology Knowledge of geriatric care needs, supervision and administration Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to speak clearly, concisely and confidently with residents and their families, physicians, property personnel and other key stakeholders Exceptional multitasking, organizational and time management skills a must Ability and flexibility to excel despite frequent work interruptions Reset priorities in order to complete work responsibilities in a timely manner Apply discretion in handling confidential information Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress related to working with special needs population Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Benefits include: Salary increases based on annual performance Annual team appreciation events, quarterly team appreciation bonuses, and an annual holiday bonus 401K plan Company-paid life insurance policy PTO days, company-paid holidays, with a PTO cash-out option annually Optional lunch for all employees Available health, dental and vision coverage tuition reimbursement per year for the LPN to
