RN Weekend Supervisor

Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Nursing • Bristol, RI

380d

About The Position

The RN Weekend Supervisor at Greentree Healthcare is responsible for overseeing nursing operations during the evening shift from 3 PM to 11 PM. This role is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents in a long-term care setting. The supervisor will manage nursing staff, coordinate with physicians, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while fostering a supportive and positive work environment.

Requirements

• Holds a current nursing license in the state of Rhode Island.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• No experience needed, one year experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, administration of medications, and possible side effects.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to resident care and rights.

Responsibilities

• Receives/transcribes physician orders and ensures all orders are carried out promptly and accurately.
• Receives and places calls to physicians/consultants.
• Documents in progress notes and narcotic log all medication and treatment records.
• Completes progress notes on a timely basis addressing pertinent issues and changes in patient status to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures progress notes reflect the plan of care and established goals.
• Administers and records all treatments according to physician orders.
• Assesses and recognizes changes in the condition of residents during the shift and reports changes to the immediate supervisor.
• Properly orders and receives medications from the pharmacy.
• Administers, stores, and charts all routine and PRN medications timely and accurately.
• Understands and practices proper procedure for administering, documenting, and removal of Schedule II, III, and IV drugs.
• Correctly performs and documents narcotic count and understands procedure for incorrect narcotic count.
• Maintains treatment and medication cart with all supplies needed to carry out orders.
• Administers parental, intramuscular, and sub-cutaneous injections.
• Performs peripheral IV insertion, administration of fluids and medications, and monitors site and patient condition for complications.
• Completes general assessments and risk assessments as required.
• Collects, properly labels, and stores all specimens, completing lab slips as needed.
• Interprets lab data and reports significant results to physicians.
• Administers 2 step PPD's on admission and records on appropriate form.
• Assesses skin integrity using established protocols and follows protocols for treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers.
• Assesses respiratory status of patients utilizing pulse oximetry, lung sounds, vital signs, and need for suctioning.
• Administers oxygen via mask or cannula with concentrator, tank, or liquid oxygen.
• Assesses cardiac status utilizing vital signs, color, respiratory status, pulse deficit, skin condition, and presence or absence of pain.
• Performs procedures for NGT, GT, and JT feeding via bolus or infusion pump, including flushes and dressing changes per physician orders.
• Trains and orients new staff, addressing problems with employees in a fair, consistent, and effective manner.
• Coaches, encourages, and supports staff, praising employees for a job well done.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous vacation package
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Competitive pay rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed