Charge Nurse Job Description

NURSE SUPERVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of a Nurse Supervisor is to assist the Administrator and DON in planning, organizing, and ensuring the quality improvement program of the facility to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times, as directed by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing. Reports to DON.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will assist the Assistant Director of Nursing in the absence of the DON.

• All documentation will be reviewed for:

  • Completeness

  • Timeliness

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Accurateness

  • Ascertain any areas that need further education in regard to documentation.

  • Charting is being maintained per policy and procedures.

• Review on a daily basis the Dashboard and 24-hour report to assure compliance and accuracy of all documentation as stated in the policies and procedures.

• Review all new admissions as assigned using Admission Check List

• Assure that all admissions/room changes/discharges have been entered into the EMR for an accurate census.

• Follow up on any circumstances that were identified in 24-hour report.

• Review that face sheet is complete.

• Review that the Physician Orders are accurate and all orders have been followed.

• Review MARs/TARS to assure accuracy and identify medication errors.

• Review all labs/xrays have been entered into the EMR and that physician has been notified.

• Review all results, labs, x-rays, physician visits etc.

• Review all dietary changes has been noted

• Assure Vitals and Weights are being entered according to policy

• Assure that proper documentation is sent with the resident to all appointments and that all documentation is reviewed upon return.

• Assure that processes are for any outside appointments dialysis etc. that may be needed for a resident.

• Review areas of concern as identified in survey process.

• Develop monitoring tools to assure concerned areas have processes in place.

• Track and Trend all other areas as identified by administration to bring to the Quality Assurance for review

• Assure proper investigation has taken place for all incidents and accidents.

• All data should be reviewed for accuracy, timeliness in investigation and implementation of any processes to prevent reoccurrence of incidents.

• Administrator/Director of Nursing will work with Supervisor regarding notifying Department of Public Health.

• Any potential abuse will be reported immediately to the Administrator and DON.

• All documentation will be reviewed regarding any accidents/incidents.

• Notification of appropriate parties will be monitored for compliance.

• Any follow up will be monitored by Supervisor

• Education will be provided by Director of Nursing or designee.

• Infection Control policies will be maintained.

• Infection Control committee will meet to determine if any of the infections are preventable.

• All results of tracking and trending will be brought to the Quality Assurance Meetings.

• Education will be provided when needed.

• Monitor appropriate nursing documentation has been maintained.

• Monitor for effective hand hygiene,

  Provide guidance and education as needed

• Participate in the weekend administrative duty schedule as assigned

• Perform daily rounds to identify potential issues clinical or environmental

• When asked will attend care plan meetings

• Complete any medical forms, reports, evaluations or charting as needed.

• Make rounds with physicians as needed

• Greet new admissions on a daily basis.

• Maintain all HIPAA guidelines for confidentiality.

• Any other duties as assigned by the DON and/or Administrator.

Qualification: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

• Must possess an unencumbered Nursing License from the State of IL.

• Must have a minimum of 2-year experience in a hospital, nursing care facility.

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in a supervisory role as a nurse.

Physical demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand intermittently throughout the day.

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and or lift 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move and or carry such weight for a minimum of 50 feet.

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

• The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind and level of difficulty.

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