RN/LPN Weekend Supervisor

PACS

21h

About The Position

The RN/LPN Weekend Supervisor supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations and direction from the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). The position helps maintain high-quality resident care and oversees nursing staff, care delivery, documentation, care plans, physician orders, and infection control practices. The supervisor coordinates and participates in resident care, including skilled assessments, medication and treatment administration, IV management, responses to emergencies and changes in condition, and communication with residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The role also supports staff orientation, training, coaching, performance management, quality assurance, audits, regulatory surveys, admissions, and coordination with ancillary services. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing school with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, a current RN license and CPR certification, and at least two years of supervisory experience. Two or more years of experience, preferably in long-term care, are specified. PCC/EHR experience is preferred. The position may require minimum travel. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise levels.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
Two or more years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Current Registered Nursing (RN) license.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain all required continuing education and licensing.
Remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Physical ability to stand and/or walk very frequently; sit occasionally; reach with hands and arms frequently; push and pull very frequently; talk and/or hear very frequently; taste and/or smell very frequently; lift up to 50 pounds frequently; and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with EHR software, preferably PCC.
Long-term care facility experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in resident care, including medication and treatment administration and carrying out physician orders.
Manage and administer IVs.
Supervise, instruct, and assist LVN/LPN nurses, treatment nurses, and CNAs in providing care and responding promptly to call signals.
Make rounds, provide reports, and perform skilled care assessments.
Participate in staff orientation and ongoing training.
Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in residents’ conditions; report significant findings and concerns to the DON.
Support residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.
Supervise staff, assist with appropriate disciplinary measures, identify staffing needs, and counsel, coach, and educate employees.
Assist physicians and other healthcare providers during visits and examinations.
Communicate with physicians and other health professionals about resident care, treatment, and changes in condition; communicate with resident families or significant others about care.
Coordinate preparation for new admissions and respond to medical emergencies.
Communicate new or updated rehabilitation therapy orders.
Verify laboratory samples are obtained as ordered, results are received promptly, and physicians are notified of results.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and implementing the nursing department’s quality assurance program.
Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies when requested.
Oversee direct care activities to ensure care is consistent with policies and procedures.
Oversee the development and implementation of care plans and review them for regulatory compliance and nursing standards.
Ensure physician orders are current, accurate, signed, and communicated to nursing staff and other clinical disciplines.
Ensure incidents are documented and investigated appropriately, and monitor documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration and coordinate with ancillary services, including pharmacy, laboratories, and therapies.
Regularly communicate information and changes to staff.
Audit medication carts, medication rooms, charting and documentation, and other nursing practices.
Monitor and evaluate infection control practices.
Assist with overall supervision and management of nursing staff.