Experienced RN Nursing Supervisor (Per Diem) Every Other Weekend

Duties

• Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives to ensure that the standards of nursing practice are consistently met throughout MSL.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately. Comprehensive documentation in the medical record.
• Follows investigative protocols.
• Upholds the nursing program during the shift through allocation of nursing personnel, coordination of activities, and supervision of staff and serves as a clinical resource as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to age, needs and abilities of the resident/patient.
• Interacts professionally with staff, physicians, patients and families to ensure that care is effectively and efficiently delivered.
• Communicates effectively to all staff through verbal reports and written documentation and attends necessary administrative meetings to disseminate important information to off shift staff.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs.
• Evaluates nursing performance and takes appropriate action making specific recommendations to the Director.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Completes successfully the core competencies of the Nursing Supervisor.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Scheduled hours may change to meet facility needs. May need to perform duties of other positions when necessary.
• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.
• Performs all other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing; BSN preferred.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a geriatric healthcare setting preferred.
• Required: RN, State of Connecticut,
• Required: Only BLS/CPR certification, American Red Cross, or American Heart Association.