The Shift Supervising Nurse is responsible for coordinating and supervising the facility during all tours of duty, abiding by departmental policies and procedures, and interpreting them to personnel, visitors/families, and residents. This position serves as liaison between each tour of duty and Nursing administration.

Proof of COVID 19 vaccine required.

Criminal background check is required.

• Staff the facility during tour of duty and ensure staffing allocations meet state regulations
• Provide residents with general safety and freedom from abuse.
• Responsible for emergency fire response (calling 911, notifying the Emergency Team, determining need for evacuation, etc.).
• Oversee residents' direct care and IV therapy.
• Assess and determine need to notify physician of residents' changes and/or problems.
• Assess and determine need for follow up with hospital.
• Handle and resolve resident conflicts.
• Coordinate climate control of facility.
• Assist with resolving staff conflicts.
• Oversee direct documentation.
• Follow up on residents' care.
• Notify other Supervisors, Charge Nurses, Director of Nursing, and Administrator of any issues or concerns.
• Manage residents' families concerns and complaints, etc.
• Maintain adequate supplies.
• Handle and review payroll.
• Provide staff counseling and evaluation.
• Provide notification of residents' transport to hospital.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License.
• Completion of nursing program through an accredited certified Nursing School (diploma required).
• Current Certification in CPR.
• At least three years of job-related experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Three years of experience in Long Term Care.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• General understanding of fiscal planning
• General understanding of Human Resource guidelines (FMLA, FLSA, employment guidelines, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Customer service experience and skills.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.

• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania's state nursing regulations.
• Strong professional ethics.
• Ability to follow office protocols.
• Able to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and remain focused on daily operations.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Able to carry tasks to completion.
• General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.
• Flexibility.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Intermediate Word skills
• Intermediate OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
• Intermediate Internet Explorer skills
• Basic skill use of electronic health records: e-Mar/e-Tar/CPOE