Shift Supervisor (RN)

CENTER FOR HOPE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE Position: Shift Supervisor Department: Nursing Reports to: Designated Administrator Position Overview – The Shift Supervisor is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for the oversight of all clinical operations while on duty. This includes, but is not limited to, the supervision and direction of all direct care clinical sta? (RNs, LPNs, & CHHAs), admissions, pronouncements, assignments, shift reports, call-outs, and referrals. The Shift Supervisor provides care, support, education, and guidance to our patients and their families while maintaining a patient, supportive, and helpful attitude at all times. The Shift Supervisor will work a 12-hour, on-site, shift based in one of the Center’s facilities and serve as the point person for any issues that may arise during the shift. The Shift Supervisor will communicate with and escalate any major issues to the Designated Administrator and ensure that all issues are properly documented in the end-of-shift report. The Shift Supervisor will also make medication adjustments, complete admissions, conduct pronouncements, and provide education and support. The Shift Supervisor will assist the facility sta? members with all patient care duties as needed. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Assesses patients' clinical status and environment to identify needs for treatment and personal care to address pain and other discomforting e?ects of the primary and related illnesses and conditions; Ensures that patient care needs are being met as identi?ed in the initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of the patient's physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and environmental conditions; Serves as the primary point of contact for all ?eld patients and addresses patient needs quickly and professionally; Provides education/counseling/interventions necessary to provide comfort care and maximize the quality of life for the patient and family; Maintains skills to meet patients' needs for nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician and in the Interdisciplinary Group, including but not limited to: monitoring/tracking of Vital Signs, IV placement, comprehensive personal care, phlebotomy, medication administration and wound care; Maintains a valid driver license and a clean driving record. Obeys all tra?c and safety laws. Documents accurate and ongoing patient assessments and care. Maintains up-to-date patient charts of patient care and regular communication with the patient's physician, family and IDG members. Documentation is entered accurately and timely into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Performs other duties as assigned consistent with skills and training and the Center's mission and goals.