WEEKEND SUPERVISOR RN

Description

Summary/Objective In keeping with our organization’s goals, the Weekend Supervisor is to assist the Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department. Success in this position is measured by compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility. Additionally, success is measured through patient quality outcomes.

Job Duties

§ Perform duties as described in the Nurse - RN or LVN Job Description, as applicable

§ Supervise nursing staff to ensure quality nursing care is provided to all residents

§ Support and practices the philosophy, nursing objectives, and standards of the Nursing Department

§ Provide direct nursing care in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment

§ Conduct themselves in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies

§ Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and supervise quality of care

§ Identify safety concerns and takes appropriate actions to assure patient safety

§ Make regular rounds on nursing units and on all shifts to assess performance of nursing staff and monitor the quality of care provided to residents

§ Ensure that the nursing department is adequately staffed to provide quality care to residents, as directed by Director of Nursing and/or Administrator

§ Provide care in a manner that is courteous and respects the residents’ dignity and privacy

§ Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary

§ Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents

§ Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator

§ Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines

§ Refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator

§ Refrain from disclosing resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator

§ Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system

§ Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors

§ Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed

§ Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head

§ Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately

§ Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities

§ Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out the assigned duties. The position requires communication with and oversight of nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and programs are implemented correctly.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

§ Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State

§ 2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred

§ Six (6) months’ experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.

§ Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

§ Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude.

§ Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care, preferred.

§ Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet).

§ Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Skills

§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

§ Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude

§ Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

§ Attention to detail

§ Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)

§ Exceptional judgment and active foresight

§ Self-motivated and self-directed

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.