Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the nursing care provided in the building assuring that the nursing process is utilized.
• Directs personnel on resident’s condition and appropriate care necessary.
• Supervises the direct care rendered by RN’s, LPNs and Caregivers. Acts as a professional role model and resource.
• Utilizes written and verbal reports to ensure safe continuity of care 24 hours a day.
• Demonstrates effective customer service skills on an ongoing basis.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/ required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Collaborates with consultants: Pharmacy, Dietary and Medical Records, responding to problems as necessary.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with the resident and families as needed.
• Schedules rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
• Assists in emotional and physical rehabilitation and education of residents.
• Assures adequate staff to meet resident’s needs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of nursing management strategies
• Possesses knowledge of the nurse practice act as well as State and Federal regulations
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate effectively and efficiently with residents and families, various departments, and other personnel

Education and Experience:

• Possesses State of Wisconsin nursing license
• At least three years of supervisory experience in a nursing environment

• May be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous substances
• Mechanical hazards related to equipment common to care

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