Registered Nurse Supervisor SNF, Full Time AM Shift

Masonic Homes of California • Union City, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse Supervisor plans, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates direct nursing care for residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role also prepares, delivers, and documents medications and treatments for assigned residents, and maintains thorough records of assessments, changes in condition, unusual occurrences, and other required care documentation. The supervisor ensures that physicians and responsible parties are notified of changes in residents’ conditions and that applicable federal, state, and local standards are followed.

On the assigned shift and unit, the supervisor oversees nursing personnel, delegates duties, supports timely resident care, guides staff, and adjusts staffing to meet care needs. The role includes resident assessments and care planning, participation in interdisciplinary and RAI processes, communication with the care team, and participation in facility quality-improvement programs. Additional duties include administering and documenting medications and treatments, following physician orders, completing incident reports, providing resident and family education, and helping maintain a safe, respectful, and confidential care environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• At least 6 months of acute care or skilled nursing facility experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current California license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to perform nursing care according to current community standards for long-term care.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing long-term care.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately to cultural diversity.
• Ability to interact effectively with residents, visitors, administration, physicians, volunteers, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Charge nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing personnel on the assigned shift and unit, delegate duties, track completion of work, and communicate unfinished tasks to the next shift.
• Assist staff with resident care and provide guidance on care plans, infection control, dignity, privacy, and abuse prevention.
• Review staff assignments, adjust staffing to meet resident needs, participate in orientation and performance evaluations, and assist with competency reviews as assigned.
• Maintain unit equipment and supplies, support resident and visitor safety, and provide information to families in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Complete admission, daily, weekly, and change-of-condition assessments; make rounds; review resident vital signs and weights; and address identified concerns.
• Initiate and update resident care plans, including following changes in condition, new problems, and problem resolution.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and the Resident Assessment Instrument process as assigned.
• Document admissions, daily and weekly summaries, changes in condition, treatments, medications, and other required clinical information in the medical record and 24-hour log.
• Notify physicians and residents, families, or other responsible parties about changes in condition, test results, medication issues, and new orders; document notifications and follow up as required.
• Communicate resident-care updates to the health care team and provide shift reports to incoming and outgoing staff.
• Participate in facility quality-improvement programs, including programs related to dining, wounds and skin, nutrition, falls, restraints, and behavior management.
• Review residents’ end-of-life preferences and code status and respond appropriately to changes in condition, including implementing comfort measures for residents with DNR orders.
• Receive, transcribe, and implement physician orders in a timely manner, and complete order and chart checks as required by shift procedures.
• Store and monitor medications, count narcotics with another licensed nurse, administer and document medications and treatments, and monitor relevant medication and laboratory information.
• Complete skin assessments and document skin conditions and treatments at least weekly and as needed.
• Provide and document resident and family teaching as necessary.
• Review diet orders and communicate changes to the Dietary Department; ensure residents receive diets with the correct consistency.
• Complete incident reports and follow-up investigations, and notify nursing leadership or the Administrator as required.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, applicable regulations, safety and confidentiality requirements, and customer-service standards; attend assigned meetings and required in-service training.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and disasters, report absences according to policy, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, wage-replacement, and other benefits for employees and their families.
• A company contribution to a 401(k) plan, whether or not the employee participates, with an additional company contribution when the employee participates.
• Tuition reimbursement of $1,500 per year.
• A teamwork-focused work environment and opportunities to advance a career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree