Weekend RN Supervisor

Education:

· Graduate from an approved school of nursing

· Current licensure by the State of South Carolina

· Current CPR certification.

Experience:

· Experienced in the care of adult, chronically ill, and/or geriatric persons

· Preferably one or more years experience and demonstrated ability in nursing supervisory in a health care facility

· Knowledge of and ability to provide basic principles of nursing care and techniques.

Skills:

· Professional responsibility in nursing situations and nursing techniques

· Ability to direct, supervise, and utilize ability and efforts of ancillary staff

· Good working relationship with residents, visitors, physicians, and personnel

· Ability to organize and coordinate activities

· Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

· Able to adequately perform the physical requirements of the position.

• Coordinates nursing care and care rendered by others through an appropriate individualized care plan
• Plan, direct and supervise the nursing care give by CNAs
• Makes rounds on each shift on every assigned resident to identify care needs, change of condition, and to evaluate nursing care
• Provide safe, suitable environment for residents
• Administer and document medications and treatments in compliance with facility policy and procedure
• Responsible for IV therapy according to facility policy
• Report results of labs, x-ray, etc. to physician, documenting call, response, and new orders as appropriate.
• Complete daily charting as assigned
• Ensures documentation is complete and legible at all times
• Performs tests, treatments, and procedures as ordered by the physician and in accordance written plan of car and facility policy
• Make rounds with visiting physicians, completes appropriate follow-up to new orders, revising plan of care, etc.
• Prepare residents for and assist with as needed, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatments, and examinations
• Observe, report and record findings/changes in resident condition (i.e., signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior, and complaints) to physician and nursing personnel
• Report change of condition to physician and families. Follow up on orders and document
• Communicates residents' condition and nursing care to appropriate people i.e.., supervisor, administrator, physician, family, etc.
• Follows incident/accident policy for appropriate response, recording and reporting
• Assist with teaching residents, families, and personnel, and supervises resident practice of activities
• Provide continuity and establishes priority of resident care to a group of residents
• Responds to and directs care in emergency situations using good judgment and established polices and procedures.
• Initiates CPR and directs code procedures
• Complete admission process of new residents in compliance with facility policies
• Assure safe and effective transfer of resident to hospital or home with current information and appropriate documentation.
• Gives thorough report to oncoming charge nurse and details changes in conditions, incidents, new orders etc..
• Assures cleanliness and order of nursing station

• Promotes/protects resident rights
• Complies with abuse prevention & reporting policies and procedures
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements
• Works efficiently to complete assignments and meet deadlines
• Follows instructions carefully. Discusses deviation from procedures with supervisor before acting
• Maintains confidentiality of resident care and employee issues
• Uses chain of command to communicate problems or grievances
• Participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-service as required
• Other duties as specifically assigned in writing by supervisor

• Is present for work as scheduled; is rarely absent. Notifies supervisor when absent prior to the start of shift
• Arrives and leaves at schedule time
• Adheres to break and lunch times
• Works overtime only as authorized.
• Demonstrates initiative and accepts increased responsibility
• Maintains a clean and professional appearance in dress and grooming.

• Answers, places and transfers telephone calls in a courteous manner. Identified self by name and location
• Consistently demonstrates active listening skills in all communication.
• Communicates information clearly and accurately in a courteous manner. Follows up as appropriate to ensure communication is understood.
• Cooperates with others within and outside of the department. Offers assistance to others when needed.
• Responds timely to initial requests, complaints and concerns and follows-up with timely resolution.
• Promotes multidisciplinary teamwork to meet facility goals and objects.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient care and employee issues.
• Acts as advocate for resident rights and ensures respectful, courteous interactions between staff, residents and visitors.

• Participates in fire / disaster drills and safety in-service
• Complies with facility safety program
• Attends and participates in facility safety program
• Promotes a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff at all times.
• Employs proper techniques of body mechanics to ensure resident/staff safety at all times
• Uses proper procedures for handling contaminated items.

• Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Assurance program through application of principals in departmental operations
• Actively supports the facility QAA/CQI activities
• Actively participates in departmental QAA/CQI activities.