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 while maintaining compliance with federal and Virginia nursing facility regulations, organizational policies, and nursing practice standards. 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. Responsibilities include overseeing resident care and nursing services; monitoring staffing and supervising nursing personnel; supporting regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and risk management; communicating with residents, families, staff, and leadership; and leading responses to emergencies and other urgent situations.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Virginia, or appropriate multistate privilege.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
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.
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

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

Responsibilities

Supervise nursing services to ensure residents receive appropriate, timely, individualized care; conduct facility rounds; and monitor resident conditions, care delivery, and staff performance.
Respond to changes in residents’ conditions and ensure 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 follow-up on falls, injuries, transfers, and other significant clinical events.
Monitor staffing levels and assignments, address call-offs and staffing shortages, and coordinate scheduling concerns using established procedures.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and guidance to licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants; address compliance with attendance, conduct, and organizational policies; and report performance concerns 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 and survey readiness, and assist with corrective action plans.
Monitor infection prevention practices, including personal protective equipment use and transmission-based precautions.
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 as appropriate.
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 protocols and notification procedures are followed and coordinate emergency services when necessary.
Help maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors, and team members.