RN SUPERVISOR - FRIENDSHIP COURT ASSISTED LIVING

SCOPE

**Per Minnesota Department of Human Services guidelines, must have successful passing of background screening. **

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership/Management

• Develop & maintain person-centered tenant care philosophy
• Develop & maintain a functioning Assisted Living organizational structure.
• Assign & delegate responsibility & authority within the department
• Partake in the recruiting process including interviewing, hiring and onboarding of Assisted Living staff
• Responsible for adhering & implementing workplace policies – issuing disciplinary action and/or terminations, performance reviews, workers compensation process, payroll processes, etc.
• Oversee scheduling of Assisted Living employees to ensure appropriate level of staff to meet current tenant needs.
• Oversee Assisted Living staff, ensuring proper policy/procedures are being followed
• Update departmental policies & procedures to reflect best practices related to assisted living facilities to correlate with State of MN & Federal regulation/compliance requirements.
• Coordinate Assisted Living with other services within & outside the facility as needed
• Participate in team meetings.

Tenant Related

• Participate in assessing the eligibility of prospective tenants for assisted living services.
• Participate in tenant admission process including admission assessment, service agreement, medication and treatment orders, and plan of care.
• Orient staff to tenant’s plan of care.
• Assist in providing nursing services as appropriate to each tenant’s plan of care.
• Assist in conducting supervisory visits within 5 days of initiation of services and at least every 90 days.
• Review and sign Medication and Treatment records weekly; review and sign PRN and Held Medication Records weekly or at frequency specified in tenant plan of care.
• Assist in communicating changes in tenant’s health status to physician.
• Assist in obtaining physician’s orders as necessary for medication and treatment changes.            
• Assist in renewing medication and treatment orders at least every 12 months.
• Participate in the review and revision of each tenant’s evaluation and service plan at least annually or more frequently when there is a change in the tenant’s condition that requires a change in services.
• Summon EMS as appropriate to tenant need; complete transfer form and follow up with phone call to facility for emergency transfers.
• Participate in discharge planning and discharge process.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation of services.

Training/Development

• Keep current on latest developments by attending professional seminars, institutes & professional journals.
• Initiate & conduct assisted living related meetings while documenting content of training. This may include severe weather policy procedures & other emergency procedures.

Other

• Demonstrate excellent communication & positive working relationships with all stakeholders within and outside the organization. Examples include tenants & their family members, volunteers, visitors, external agencies, healthcare professionals, internal departments, etc.
• Ensure compliance within the assisted living department, organizational policies, systems, regulations and demonstrate a strong commitment to St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center’s mission of providing a ministry of gentle service and person-centered care.
• As part of the overall team, you may be requested to assist in the support of other resident care activities
• Promote positive image of St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center by embracing person-centered care with a positive attitude.
• Be available to staff for consultation for any areas of concern
• Serve on Safety Committee by offering ideas & solutions
• Provide support for Assisted Living facility regarding culinary services & licensing policy/procedure
• Wear name tag during scheduled shift

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Compliance, Vulnerable Adult Policy, and any other policies in addition to other job specific policies
• Attend scheduled mandatory in-services

COMPETENCIES

   Change management – Leadership – Accountability – Strategic Focus – Self-Driven/Motivated – Communication – Teamwork – Safety Mindset - Integrity/Honesty – Situational Awareness – Adaptable – Time Management - Compliance

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PHYSICAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly required to walk, handle & feel objects, reach with hands & arms, reach above arm level, communicate effectively & efficiently in person & on the phone. In addition, the physical requirements for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to occasionally carry up to 35 pounds
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and push/pull up to 20 pounds
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Follow standard precautions & infection control practices
• Report any work or non-work related injury immediately

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• You value a person-centered care environment & are capable of providing a ministry of gentle service!
• You take great pride in caregiving & having fun along the way!
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current CPR Certification. 
• Experience in assisted living or home health care nursing, preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferred. 
• Ability to maintain confidential information & work with a diverse population.
• Ability to read & comprehend verbal & written instructions.
• Ability to operate a computer & complete required training within the training program.
• Ability to use GOOD BODY MECHANICS.

The requirements listed above are a representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This document is intended to describe the general content & performance requirements of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements & does not imply a contract. Other duties may be assigned according to business need.

St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice to meet business needs.