RN Weekend Supervisor

About the role

Lakeside Health & Wellness is looking for an experienced individual to become part of the clinical team as a Weekend Supervisor (RN). The Weekend Supervisor oversees the day-to-day nursing activities of the Community during their assigned shifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow established standards of nursing practices and implement community programs, policies, and procedures.
• Obtain report from nurse being relieved and provide report to nurse coming on duty; record sufficient information to implement appropriate follow-up action, as necessary.
• Conduct resident rounds daily, reporting problems to supervisor and initiating corrective action.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action immediately.
• Identify resident problems and emergency situations and initiate emergency care per physician's orders in the absence of a physician.
• Provide supervision to direct care associates providing direct resident care.
• Observe community process related to signing out narcotic and administration thereof. This includes the process related to shift narcotic count and documentation thereof.
• Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal lab/X-Ray results, and any other unusual observations.
• Document daily notes on unstable residents/change in resident condition, Medicare residents and recently admitted residents.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents and associates under his/her supervision.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Perform all the duties of a certified nursing assistant when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) License in Texas.
• Previous Weekend Supervisor experience in SNF highly preferred.
• Electronic Medical Record Experience required, PCC preferred.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Schedule

Saturday - Sunday