RN Supervisor, part-time weekend

SUMMARY: Supervises delivery of resident care provided by licensed and non-licensed staff in Continuing Care. Ensures staffing and resident care standard are followed while on shift. Reviews documentation in medical records to insure compliance with regulations, nursing standards of practice and Erickson policy. Compensation: Commensurate with experience starting at $47.00 per hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs walking rounds through all Continuing Care neighborhoods (skilled nursing, long term care, assisted living and memory care) to ensure nursing staff are providing the highest level of resident care possible. Reviews, adjusts and monitors nursing staffing on all neighborhoods to ensure appropriate staff is available to provide resident care and meet established PPD.   Assists in resolving resident/family concerns and grievances. Assists clinical staff in assessing and resolving clinical changes in condition in all Continuing Care neighborhoods. Reviews resident medical records to ensure completion of admission paper, incident follow up and resident change in clinical condition. Consults with on-call providers as necessary as needed. Assists in the supervision and orientation of new nursing staff. Leads investigations for injuries of unknown origin, medication errors and/or abuse allegations as needed or requested. Completes supervisory reports as required by the Director of Nursing. Leads and directs nursing staff in the event of an emergency situation. Provides coaching and counseling as indicated. Conduct training, education, and evaluations as needed. May be requested to fill in as a licensed nurse on the floor in SN, LTC, AL or MC as needed during their shift. May be required to be part of the clinical on-call as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to oversee staff, residents and resident families.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to multitask.
• Computer skills.
• Exceptional customer service and leadership skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Nurse graduate from an accredited school, BSN preferred
• Basic computer skills required including experience with Microsoft office, internet and web applications
• Experience with electronic medical record preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ floor nurse experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living or hospital is required.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Licensed in the state as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk/hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:    

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Potential exposure to bodily fluids (BBP).

OSHA OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

After careful analysis, it has been determined that this position falls into OSHA Occupational Exposure Category III and requires the following protective equipment be worn by anyone filling this position.

GLOVES, GOWNS, MASKS, AND/OR GOGGLES:

Training will be provided in how to properly and effectively use any necessary equipment, in addition to education regarding precautionary measures, epidemiology, modes of transmission and prevention of HIV/HBV.

ROUTINE DECISION-MAKING:

• Family and resident issues/concerns.
• Staffing issues.
• Care issues.
• Routine decisions relating to clinical care for existing residents and admissions processing.

FORMAL POLICY-SETTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides input and/or makes recommendations regarding policies.

This job is considered a safety-sensitive position.

This position may require protecting and safeguarding of confidential information.