Supervisor RN Weekends - LTC

Supervisor RN Weekends

• LTC Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
• Good Shepherd Home
• Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA Full Time (36+ hrs/wk), Day Shift
• 12 hours, 7:00am
• 7:30pm Sat/Sun/Mon To learn more text "RN
• Good Shepherd" to 484-894-1659 Good Shepherd Home
• Bethlehem is for individuals 18 years of age and older requiring residential nursing care.

Primary diagnoses served include, but are not limited to, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia, Multiple Sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and spina bifida. Each resident and his or her family are active participants in the development of a care plan.

JOB SUMMARY

Is accountable for the delivery of nursing and resident care services; acts as a clinical and administrative resource during all hours of the shift..

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MONITOR

QUALITY CLINICAL PRACTICE AND RESIDENT CARE SERVICE DELIVERY BY

Assessing resident status, identifying unstable medical conditions and taking appropriate action. Directing the delivery of competent age specific nursing care to , adult and geriatric residents. Validating that care is consistent with the medical regimen, long term care goals, the nursing plan of care and age of the resident. Maintaining a safe physical environment conducive to the delivery of health care services. Conducting rounds on all units to assess residentcare needs. Maintaining a resident focused care environment within the philosophy of Good Shepherd and theResident Bill of Rights. Representing

GOOD SHEPHERD

services, philosophy and quality to external customers.

DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY BY

Effectively assigning staff to meet the needs of residents. Providing supplies, equipment, medication, and transport services for residents as needed. Identifying and providing input to Nurse Managers on work methods that reduce the cost and/or time required to deliver resident care. Developing an environment conducive to effective time management for all nursing staff. Monitoring budget variances in collaboration with Nurse Managers and assisting with implementing corrective actions and employs conflict resolution techniques.

DIRECT STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH STAFF JOB RESULTS BY

Translating institutional goals, values and objectives to staff and others. Establishing and supporting the attainment of departmental goals. Assisting the Nurse Managers and Program Directors in effective communication among team members. Identifying areas for performance improvement, measuring data, instituting corrective action plans and evaluating results. Assuring that non-licensed personnel have achieved competency to carry out their delegated roles and responsibilities. Effectively counseling and educating individuals whose performance does not meet standards. Acknowledging performance excellence. Coaching and mentoring licensed personnel to develop skills and perform expertly in their roles. Providing a supportive environment for affiliating students' learning experiences. Assuring compliance with orientation and continuing education requirements of the nursing department and institution. Monitoring and managing group dynamics to facilitate team building. Objectively assessing the performance of designated associates on an annual basis. Orienting and evaluating the competency of agency, float, resource pool and/or per diem associates or delegating the responsibility to an appropriate individual.

MAINTAINS SAFE AND HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT BY

Maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care.