Nurse Weekend Supervisor - 7 PM - 7 AM

Dogwood Village of Orange County•Orange, VA

1d•$32 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Weekend Nursing Supervisor provides clinical leadership, operational oversight, and supervision of nursing personnel during assigned weekend shifts. The role ensures safe, high-quality, resident-centered care in compliance with federal and Virginia nursing facility regulations, organizational policies, and nursing practice standards. Serving as the primary on-site nursing leader during assigned shifts, the supervisor addresses clinical concerns, coordinates staffing resources, responds to emergencies, and communicates significant developments to the Director of Nursing and Administrator.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Virginia, or appropriate multistate privilege.
At least two years of nursing experience; skilled nursing or long-term care experience is preferred.
Knowledge of CMS long-term care requirements, resident rights, infection prevention, and nursing facility operations.
Current CPR/BLS certification as required by facility policy.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and manage competing priorities effectively.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Effective leadership and conflict-resolution abilities.
Knowledge of staffing management and resident acuity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
Commitment to accountability, professionalism, and resident-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Previous charge nurse, nursing supervisor, or nursing leadership experience.
Nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise nursing services to ensure residents receive appropriate, timely, and individualized care; conduct facility rounds to monitor resident conditions, care delivery, and staff performance.
Respond to changes in resident condition, ensuring timely assessment, physician notification, intervention, and documentation within licensure and scope-of-practice requirements.
Oversee medication administration, treatments, infection prevention practices, and clinical documentation; ensure appropriate follow-up on falls, injuries, transfers, and other significant clinical events.
Monitor staffing levels and assignments to ensure adequate coverage based on resident acuity and care needs; address call-offs, staffing shortages, and scheduling concerns using established procedures.
Supervise, coach, and guide licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants; reinforce attendance, professional conduct, and organizational policies; report performance concerns and recommend corrective action to nursing leadership.
Ensure nursing operations comply with CMS requirements, Virginia regulations, and facility policies.
Identify and promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, and other reportable incidents; initiate protective measures when resident safety concerns arise.
Support incident investigations by preserving relevant information, obtaining objective documentation as directed, and notifying appropriate leadership.
Monitor infection prevention practices, including use of personal protective equipment and transmission-based precautions; assist with survey readiness and corrective action plans.
Serve as the primary nursing leadership contact during assigned weekend shifts and communicate significant resident, staffing, operational, and safety concerns to the DON, ADON, or Administrator.
Address resident and family concerns professionally and ensure appropriate follow-up; coordinate with nursing, dietary, environmental services, maintenance, and other departments to resolve operational concerns.
Provide a written or electronic shift report identifying significant events, staffing concerns, incidents, and unresolved issues.
Lead responses to medical emergencies, resident elopements, emergency transfers, and other urgent situations; ensure emergency protocols and notification procedures are followed and coordinate emergency services when necessary.
Maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors, and team members.