RN Supervisor – Nursing Leadership Role

About the role

The RN Supervisor leads the day‑to‑day nursing operations within a residential care facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations while delivering high‑quality patient care. Reporting to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing, the role coordinates resident care, supports staff and acts as a key liaison with physicians and families.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise LVN/LPN nurses, treatment nurses and CNAs, responding promptly to call signals.
• Coordinate and participate in resident care, including IV administration and skilled assessments.
• Conduct rounds, provide reports, and oversee the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
• Assist physicians during examinations, communicate orders, and ensure timely laboratory result follow‑up.
• Manage emergency response, new admissions preparation, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory standards, conduct audits of medication carts, rooms and documentation.
• Provide staff coaching, disciplinary actions when needed, and participate in orientation and ongoing training.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and facility surveys conducted by government agencies.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Experience supervising nursing staff in a residential or long‑term care setting.
• Ability to assess resident conditions and respond to changes in health status.
• Strong communication skills with physicians, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• IV administration
• Skilled care assessments
• Medication administration and documentation
• Clinical documentation and audit procedures