Nursing Supervisor jobs in Altoona, PA

Description

BE A PART OF A FAMILY, NOT JUST AN EMPLOYEE!

NO MADATING

BENEFITS FOR PART TIME AND FULL TIME

Seeking caring compassionate, qualified RN. As an RN Supervisor at Garvey Manor you will have the opportunity to get to know your residents and lead your team of LPN’s and CNA's, while working alongside a competent and caring nursing staff. At Garvey Manor, employment is not just a job. We view our work as a ministry, an extension of the Carmelite Sisters Mission of caring for our residents.

We, the employees of Garvey Manor, have been chosen to share the love of Christ with our residents. By offering our love, concern and hope to them and to each other, we show our dedication to respect the value and dignity of life. Quality of life and quality of care are guided by the values of the Christian faith in the Carmelite tradition.

God has blessed us with a gift and a responsibility a ministry of love and kinship. We are rewarded with smiles, laughter, affection, wisdom, appreciation and personal fulfillment.

We believe our services have become a ministry, renewing us to return God's riches in the work of our hands

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Direct Care

• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician, verifying the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• Communicate effectively and use appropriate interventions when providing care for residents with behavioral health issues, including dementia.
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established procedures.
• You will be responsible for your unit/shift to ensure that the nursing staff are providing proper care and performing work assignments properly. You will also be responsible to ensure training is giving when needed to staff, and provide training if necessary.
• Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments.
• Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and consistently and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/families to the facility.
• Monitor direct nursing care provided by the nurse aides and/or trainees to ensure that each resident’s plan of care is being followed.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Complete Direct Care and help all Staff as needed
• Participate in and receive nursing report at the start and end of your shift.
• Review physician orders and ensure proper follow through is completed.

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