HR001 06/21/2018

Sample Job Description at Lockeport Medical Center

Job Title: Nurse Shift Supervisor

Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to oversee the nursing staff, direct clinical activities, and provide administration oversight of patient-care departments and overall unit operation during the scheduled period, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance with facility regulations.

Typical Job Duties:

1. Serves as the primary safety net (7 days per week, 365 days per year) for any events occurring during the shift, for which the supervisor is responsible, that require the immediate attention of facility management.

2. Guarantees that the facility is always operating with the appropriate staffing levels during the shift for which the supervisor is responsible.

3. Communicates with the unit manager regarding pertinent issues related to each unit (i.e., falls, infections, negative outcomes, changes in condition, per occurrence events, complaints, etc.).

4. Evaluates, directly supervises, and writes performance plans for designated staff on assigned shift, and communicates with department managers, as indicated.

5. Conducts on-the-job training, as necessary, and coordinates workflow to best suit the needs of the residents.

6. Participates in the resident assessment instrument (RAI) process, as assigned.

7. Acts as a resource for nursing staff. Attends licensed staff meetings and monthly management meetings.

8. Monitors and ensures that incident reports are completed and reported per policy and procedure.

9. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Standing; walking; sitting; using hands to finger, handling, or feeling; reaching with hands and arms; and smelling. Occasionally required: lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds.

Work Conditions: Good; quiet to moderate noise level.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for the supervision of all licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide healthcare and nursing services on an assigned shift.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a master’s of science in nursing (MS in Nursing); must be licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in the working state, supplemented with 3–5 years of responsible nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care facility or hospital.

Related Experience: Must have acute care nursing skills. Must be proficient in the use of the computer and programs utilized by the facility.

Job Knowledge/Skills Required:

1. Comprehensive understanding of patient-care departments, nursing operations, and facility regulations.

2. Fundamental understanding of Resident Rights, confidentiality, EEO, and ADA.

3. Ability to keep accurate records and to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

4. Ability to perform basic mathematical, algebraic, and statistical calculations.

5. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

6. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

7. Managerial and human relations skills.