RN Weekend Supervisor

• Provide basic nursing care to patients within Vivo Healthcare Harbourwood’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services to patients/clients and families/caregivers.

• Implements plan of care formulated by physicians.

• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care.

• Assesses and provides patient/client education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.

• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards.

• Assists patient in learning appropriate self-care activities.

• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

• Ensuring all work areas and residents’ rooms are maintained in accordance with safety and sanitation standards.

• Ordering medications, equipment and supplies as prescribed.

• Preparing and administering medications ordered by the physician in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Attending rounds with physicians, nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants.

• Assisting with the orientation of new staff to the unit.

• Collaborating with the resident’s physician to provide the care, services, treatments, and rehabilitation ordered.

• Communication with the resident’s physician and/or family members when there is a change in resident’s condition or if any incident occurs involving patient.

• Administering professional nursing practice services such as: tube feedings, suction, catheterization, changing of dressings, packs, and irrigations, as necessary.

• Gathering samples of sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered.

• Continuous observation and monitoring of seriously ill residents.

• Being the patient advocate and ensuring that other health care team members are providing care according to the resident’s care plan and personal wishes.

• Receiving, transcribing, and implementing physician’s orders according to facility procedures.

• Accurately completing necessary charting as required and in a timely manner following established charting policies and procedures.

• Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed.

• Supervises the nurses and nursing assistants on duty.

• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.

• Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

• Complete annual education requirements.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.

• Wear identification while on duty.

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.

• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing at a minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.

• Two years of relevant RN experience required.

• Previous supervisory/management experience preferred.

• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

• Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of patient services.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.

• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.

• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Working irregular hours including call hours.

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment.

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.

• Pushing and pulling heavy objects.

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.

• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.

• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Daily pay App Offered https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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