RN Weekend Supervisor at OptimaCare in Secaucus, NJ

Optima Care Fountains is in search of a weekend RN Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the clinical care planning and delivery processes to ensure the coordination of quality patient care.
• Assesses residents/clients upon admission and periodically as conditions change
• Performs rounds to evaluate patient condition
• Provides or assists with the delivery of direct patient care when indicated, including activities of daily living, meal assistance, medication and treatment administration, and leisure activities when indicated
• Obtains and implements Physician Orders, checking for accuracy and completeness
• Communicates between shifts regarding changes in resident/patient condition
• Provides clinical assessment to MD/NPs on call for quality outcomes delivered to patients
• Make daily rounds of the Nursing Services Department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Report findings to the Director of Nursing Services
• Make appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing Services, as required or as may be necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active NJ RN license in good standing required
• Minimum 5+ years nursing experience in a hospital, nursing home or other healthcare setting and a minimum 1-year experience as a nurse supervisor
• Strong knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care centers.