RN Weekend Supervisor

Essential Duties

• Cook up and administer IVs.
• Supervise, instruct, and assist LVN/LPN Nurses, Treatment Nurses, and CNAs in the provision of care.
• Make rounds and provide reports.
• Perform skilled care assessments.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of staff.
• Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition.
• Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.
• Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
• Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment, and changes in condition.
• Communicate with resident families/significant others regarding care.
• Coordinate preparation for new admissions.
• Coordinate and respond to medical emergencies.
• Communicate new or updated orders for rehabilitation therapies.
• Verify laboratory test samples are obtained as ordered, results are received timely, and physicians are notified of results promptly.
• Provide resident care including carrying out physician's orders for care, providing medication and treatment.
• Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator, Director of Nursing, or Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Oversee direct care activities to ensure care delivery is consistent and follows policies and procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans.
• Review for regulatory compliance and nursing standards.
• Assure physician orders are current, accurate, signed, and communicated to the nursing staff and other clinical disciplines.
• Assure documentation and investigation of incidents are appropriate and monitor for accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with ancillary services for efficient, timely, and accurate delivery of services and reports (Pharmacy, Labs, Therapies).
• Regularly communicate information and changes to staff.
• Counsel, coach, and educate employees to maintain or improve performance.
• Complete audits of the med carts, med rooms, charting/documentation, and other nursing practices.
• Maintain oversight of infection control practices.
• Identify staffing needs.

Qualification

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferably in a long-term care facility and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience with EHR software preferred (PCC).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Current Registered Nursing License (RN), current CPR certification.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
• Remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision with ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.