Weekend Supervisor RN

Paradigm at Stevens is an employee-centered Skilled Nursing Facility seeking a PRN RN Weekend Supervisor to join the team

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 practice the philosophy, nursing objectives, and standards of the Nursing Department
Provide direct nursing care by the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment
Conducts themselves in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies
Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and supervise the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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

Required Education and Experience

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an 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 and 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.

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team, who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.

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