Weekend Supervisor- RN

• Supervise staff through appropriate assignment and delegation of duties, within resident census;
• Properly monitor administration of resident medication and medication reorders;
• Implement resident care plans in compliance with Company and federal guidelines, and physician’s orders;
• Perform and supervise treatments;
• Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders, contacting physician with change of condition report;
• Timely and accurate documentation of resident’s charts. Complete nursing assessment as required;
• Participate in shift report;
• Assume responsibility of staff nurse when necessary;
• Implement established nursing policy and procedures, educating support staff regarding care needs of residents;
• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures;
• Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff;
• Manage investigations for resident variances, contacting family, completing resident incident and variance reports;
• Manage lab orders, lab results, contacting physician for follow-up orders;
• Must work a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours each day.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with required state licensure;
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills;
• Leadership qualities and good communication skills;
• Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies, and note detail;
• Genuine care and interest in elderly and handicapped people;
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities;
• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;
• Ability to read and write the English language;
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

Physical Demands:
May require frequent extended work days of up to 12 hours.
Sitting: 1 - 2 hours per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking.
Standing: 2 - 3 hours in an 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.
Walking: 4 - 5 hours in an 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.