RN Supervisor/Fri-Sun 7p-7a

Turenne & Associates•Montgomery, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor in a skilled nursing facility provides comprehensive nursing care to residents and helps ensure their well-being and comfort. The role includes assessing residents, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, performing ordered treatments, supervising and delegating to other care personnel, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The RN educates residents and families, maintains clinical documentation, responds to emergencies, and follows applicable nursing practice, facility, and quality-assurance requirements. The listed schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in medication administration and knowledge of common medications and their effects.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team and lead others.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.
Physical stamina and ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, according to facility needs.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Ability to read, speak, and understandably write English; cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position; and function independently with flexibility and personal integrity.
Meet the company’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination if required for the position.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 50 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet, with or without mechanical devices and reasonable accommodation.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Assess residents’ physical and mental health, gather medical history, perform physical examinations, identify changes or abnormalities, and report findings to appropriate healthcare professionals.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
Administer prescribed oral, topical, and injectable medications; monitor responses and adverse effects; maintain medication documentation; and assist with medication reconciliation.
Perform physician-ordered treatments and procedures, including wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, and tracheostomy care, while following infection-control protocols.
Guide and supervise LPNs, CNAs, and other healthcare personnel; delegate tasks appropriately and ensure they are performed safely and effectively.
Educate residents and families about conditions, treatment plans, self-care, medication and disease management, and lifestyle modifications; address questions and concerns.
Coordinate resident care with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, and communicate changes or issues to support continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, current documentation of assessments, care plans, interventions, and resident responses; complete required forms, charts, and reports.
Respond to medical emergencies and crises, follow emergency protocols, provide appropriate interventions and CPR if necessary, and notify appropriate personnel.
Follow legal and regulatory requirements, state nursing practice acts, facility policies, and quality-assurance initiatives; stay current with best practices and professional standards.
Participate in continuing education and community or civic health matters and projects as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.