Registered Nurse Hiring - Philadelphia, United States - Attentive Care Service Agency

Attentive Care Service Agency

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Registered Nurse Manager

Job Summary

Nursing supervisors ensure that patients receive the best medical care possible by overseeing a well-trained group of nurses and aids.

Their key responsibilities are to maintain and manage a cohesive medical team, making sure documentation is up-to-date and accurate, and facilitate good communication between patients, nursing staff and physicians.

He/She has solid experience as a registered nurse and can handle stressful situations. This position also requires team management skills and a problem-solving attitude.

Qualifications

Minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience at a level equivalent to an RN II.
Additional education and training in the program area of specialty may substitute for up to a year of experience.
Graduation from an approved school of nursing, with either an associate degree or diploma, or;
Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or school of nursing with a bachelor's degree in nursing or a public health nursing certificate.
Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
A valid driver's license with a reliable insured vehicle.
Thorough knowledge of OASIS
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to discipline staff.
Ability to multitask.
Excellent time management and organization skills.
Ability to provide leadership and mentorship to the nursing staff.
Thorough knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.

Responsibilities

Maintains a good working relationship with nursing staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies.
Utilizes established agency policies and procedures in making decisions.
Responsible for staff scheduling and supervision.
Assisting management in recruiting, orienting, supervising, and evaluating the performance of nursing and clerical staff.
Directs the work of other nursing and clerical staff. This includes the selection hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
Ensures adequate coverage on all shifts.
Fills in as needed during periods of short staffing.
Monitors callins and use of overtime.
Monitors staff compliance with facility policies and unit directives by counseling employees who violate policies established by the company or the facility, after consultation with management.
Organizes monthly inservice education. Ensures that staff receives inservice as required.
Maintains current licensure on all staff requiring such licensure.
Maintains shift assignments.
Reports any staff problems to management on a regular basis.
Monitors the assignments, review of records, and care plans of the patients and ensuring follow through per policies and procedures.