Job description

Job Summary:

As an on-site Nurse Supervisor, this position supports the Resident Care Director by assisting in directing all aspects of resident care, including assisted living services, maintaining medical supplies inventory, implementing health orientation, and training programs for staff and residents.

Job Duties:

Essential Functions

• Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.

• Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.

• Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.

• Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given work load. Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.

• Implement orientation and education programs that explain the philosophy of service in accordance with Pacifica Policies and Procedures.

• Evaluate resident care needs and determine required level of care.

• Update medical charts and care plans.

• Monitor and maintain records of immunizations requirements for associates and residents.

• Manage medication and monitor associates in administration of mediation, including frequent audits of medication records.

• Order medications from pharmacy and maintain records.

• Assure that medications are properly stored and cared for.

• Observe residents' health status and take actions to address concerns within scope of practice.

• Observe, record, and notify Executive Director, Resident Care/Services Director, physician, family, and pharmacist of significant changes to residents' condition and reactions to medication, treatments, and significant incidents.

• Maintain all health equipment for safe and proper function.

• Review and implement incident reports; evaluate for need of intervention to minimize risk of further occurrences.

• Read and decipher medications and charts.

• Ensure that all new associates receive general and specific job training.

• Continually assess resident needs in relation to associate training needs to determine priorities in designing an ongoing orientation program.

• Track and ensure regulatory training requirements are met for associates annually.

• Incorporate State Department of Social/Facility Services/Public Welfare/Licensure requirements during in-service training and orientation.

• Supervise and evaluate abilities of personal care associates.

• Maintain professional accountability for personal nursing practice and care delegated to non-licensed associates.

• Maintain records and files for residents, inventory, and supplies.

• Provide a quality assisted living program. Added Responsibilities

• Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.

• Be familiar with Pacifica Policies & Procedures Manual and Pacifica Associate Handbook and Nurse

Practice Act in the state of licensure and practice.

• Perform other related assignments as required.

• Attend required in-service training.

• Be willing and able to work in any facility care position.

• Interview and test job applicants.

• Maintain records and files for residents, associates, inventory and supplies.

Accountabilities:

• Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve performance.

• Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality; abide HIPAA laws.

• Respect Resident's Rights.

• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.

• Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.

• Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.

• Observe standard precaution procedures and all safe workplace measures.

• Report any suspected or observed abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property or funds of a resident to the appropriate licensing agencies.

• Operate department within budget.

Job Specifications:

Skill

• This position requires the applicant to be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational

Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) with an unencumbered license to practice nursing within the state of application.

• The position requires at a minimum of one year of experience in assisted living or skilled nursing.

• Must possess valid First Aid and CPR Certification.

Effort

• Maintain mental alertness, attention, and concentration for necessary periods.

• Apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions (written, oral or diagrammatic).

• Adapt to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.

• Regularly required to sit and talk or listen.

• Able to stand, stoop and bend frequently, lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 40 pounds. When lifting must use necessary safety equipment if applicable and apply safety training during lifting. Must wear gloves when working with needles. Failure to use proper safety equipment will result in disciplinary action and grounds for termination. Also must have the ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands and fingers, handle/feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust the focus of the eyes.

• Possess adequate physical stamina to move freely about the Community and assist residents where needed, including in emergency situations.

The physical demands described must be met by every associate. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Working Conditions:

• Must be willing and able to work required and scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clearwater, FL 33756: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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