Nurse Supervisor

The Nurse Supervisor/Director of Nursing is responsible for managing, directing and supervising the nursing and personal care staff and services for all residents of The INN Between Assisted Living community. The nurse serves as a liaison with family members, community agencies, and care providers. This nurse supervisor role can be a part- or full-time position and includes a hybrid work from home opportunity. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide care according to the Utah State Department of Health Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living Facilities Level II, §R432-270 and Utah Nurse Practice Act §R156-31B-701.
• Understand and comply with all Assisted Living regulations.
• Assess new residents prior to admission for appropriateness for ALF II level of care.
• Assess residents every 6 months or more frequently as needed by significant changes in condition.
• Develop Service Plan in coordination with the resident, family, and responsible persons within 7 days of admission.
• Assure that Service Plans are properly implemented and documented by resident care staff on all shifts.
• Monitor resident quality of care daily.
• Assist residents in arranging access for ancillary services for medically related care and other services necessary to support the resident. Coordinate ancillary health and therapeutic services for residents if needed and/or requested.
• Supervise resident care staff (Certified Nurse Aides, Death Doula, Volunteers) and ensure accurate and timely submission of timecards
• Ensure accurate records of all resident care are maintained.
• Monitor CNA staffing personnel records to ensure they include certifications, first aid/CPR, core competencies and orientation completed, medication delegation, food handlers, health evaluation, etc.
• Provide oversight of Medication Management program in compliance with regulations.
• Assure that all appropriate communication and documentation regarding resident care issues is shared with the Administrator.
• Document incidents, medication errors and significant changes to review weekly with Administrator.
• Manage the Quality Assurance Plan and hold quarterly quality assurance review in coordination with Administrator.
• Provide regular staff education (including monthly core competency in-service training) opportunities including appropriate training for administration of medications.
• Evaluate and update procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Review Employee Health Evaluation for new hires and perform TB testing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current Utah Nursing License (RN, APRN)
• Experience working with at-risk and homeless populations with compassion for the homeless a plus.
• 1 year Assisted Living Facility Type II nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with hospice desired.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record Management Systems.
• Flexible schedule and availability for on-call nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass State background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing/listening
• Manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking.
  

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Actively communicate with all parties in the workplace.
• Willing to accept constructive feedback in a spirit of learning and growth.
• Actively listening for understanding before responding.
• Actively contribute to a healthy workplace environment demonstrating concern, compassion, empathy, mutual respect, trustworthiness, and integrity for all human encounters.
• Conflict resolution skills, committed to maintain a highly engaging, healthy, and thriving workplace culture.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• Health Evaluation performed by RN Supervisor including TB test and review of all immunizations.
• Must be current on flu and COVID-19 (including booster).

Employment at The INN Between is on at at-will basis, which means that your employment may be terminated by you or by The INN Between at any time, for any reason or for no reason, with or without notice, and without any procedure or formality. The at-will nature of your employment is not affected by any of the guidelines of this Job Description and cannot be modified by any oral promise from any supervisor or by any other writing unless duly executed by the employee and the Executive Director. The INN Between reserves the right to change, replace, withdraw, or deviate from any of the guidelines contained in this Job Description without prior notice.