Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
GA MedGroup
Lithonia, GA

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Join us at Traditions Health & Rehab - a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities Pay: $42 to $49 Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends Management add on pay Weekly pay ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assists the Director of Nursing in organizing and directing the day-to-day functions of the licensed and unlicensed nursing staff (personnel and administrative etc.). * Admits, discharges and transfers patients as requested. * Documentation and billing supplies used. * Sends patients to the hospital as necessary. * Knowledge of procedures to follow if unable to reach physician. * Develops work assignments for unlicensed staff. * Makes compliance rounds and reporting any pertinent issues. * Maintains effective lines of communication with attending physicians. * Assists the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary. * Participates in patient screening and selection process as requested. * Assists the Director of Nursing to monitor physician services (documentation and visits etc.) in accordance with current regulations. * Assists the Director of Nursing Services in follow-up of consultant recommendations, i.e., pharmacy, dietary, etc. * Provides demonstration/education as necessary for licensed and unlicensed staff to perform job. * Completes documentation procedures on patients (appropriate use of forms, timelines and Medicare documentation etc.). * Communicates with physicians, arranges for transportation for doctor appointments and contacts families. * Demonstrates appropriate/effective supervisory skills that include fair and uniformly applied corrective actions administered without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap or marital status. * Provides to the Director of Nursing Services appropriate reports/documentation to support departmental updates, corrective actions and other as necessary. * Assists as requested, in the interviewing, screening and selection of associates in accordance with established staffing budgets. * Assists the Director of Nursing Services to maintain appropriate personnel file documentation including reference checks, screenings, corrective actions, evaluations, skills verification and others as requested. * Reviews and responds to complaints/grievances (associate and/or patient or family) that concern your department as requested by the Director of Nursing Services. * Maintains efforts to establish effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships. * Assists the Director of Nursing Services in monitoring licensed and unlicensed staff for compliance with established procedural guidelines and protocols. * Maintains a working knowledge of current licensure standards and the survey process. * Monitors work of other nursing staff in unit for thoroughness. * Makes rounds to provide proper care to and cleanliness of patients. * Coordinates care of patients. * Assists nursing staff members according to needs. * Implements Education Program, Infection Control Program and/or Quality Assurance Program. * Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication. * Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System. * Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System. SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required. * Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills * Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or is a graduate of an approved RN program. Active RN License to practice in the State of Georgia SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides oversight and direction unlicensed nursing personnel. * ests. EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace Text Traditions Facebook