Weekend Nurse Supervisor

Maplewood Senior Living•West Yarmouth, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weekend Nurse Supervisor has shift accountability for ensuring that residents receive quality care. The role develops and maintains systems, reviews documentation, oversees care, directs nursing staff, and communicates with physicians and family members. The supervisor also serves as manager on duty, supports admissions and continuity of care, and helps maintain a safe, sanitary environment. The posting describes the position as part-time and based in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state; an LPN may be considered with relevant experience.
Two years of full-time or equivalent clinical experience.
Experience in a supervisory role.
Experience and/or special interest in working with older adults.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, peers, and other staff members.
Good physical and emotional health and freedom from communicable diseases.
Completion of pre-employment screening, including background check, drug screening, and reference checks.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of associates and residents as manager on duty.
Ensure new admissions’ needs are identified and met promptly, including initial assessments, interim care plans, admission notes, and admission orders.
Complete and maintain accurate admissions paperwork and documentation.
Ensure residents receive care according to facility standards.
Ensure timely and effective communication about residents’ conditions and maintain positive contact with families.
Facilitate staff growth and development and foster teamwork.
Ensure formal documentation is completed for matters such as resident incidents or injuries, staff injuries, fire drills, and unusual incidents.
Report significant unusual events promptly to the Administrator and D.N.S.
Ensure appropriate evaluation and treatment of injured staff.
Ensure resident-record documentation is accurate, timely, and complete.
Support continuity of care across shifts by communicating with supervisors, team leaders, and other shifts during shift changes.
Ensure the unit is safe and sanitary.
Participate in nursing leadership, policy/procedure, ethics, and other scheduled meetings to support consistent interpretation and enforcement of facility policies and procedures.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the D.N.S.