Weekend- RN or LPN Shift Supervisor- Long Term Care

Plymouth Harbor•Sarasota, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred candidate will use critical thinking skills and make decisions based on current nursing standard of practice to assure professional, loving, compassionate care to residents in our 60-bed skilled nursing facility. Will mentor and lead the team in a supportive way that inspires them to give their very best. Shift: Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Part-Time; can qualify as Full-Time if an additional weekly shift is picked up) Perks: Weekend and evening shift differentials, scholarship programs, gratuity bonuses, and more!

Requirements

Must have valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
Must have a current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification.
Associates degree (A.A.) in nursing from a two-year college or hospital school; or a bachelor’s degree (B.S.N.) in nursing from a four-year college or university.
Must have good organizational skills.
Must have excellent personal skills, demonstrating the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial style; a style that inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust in the individual’s competence.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs with the ability to learn and use proprietary software as required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years in the field of Long-Term Care and familiarization with State of Florida regulations (CMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Review Medicare charts for appropriate documentation on every shift.
Function as Charge Nurse and/or Medication Nurse as needed.
Counsel team members with complaints or grievances and identify interventions.
Assist the Director of Nursing in the creation of and compliance with the approved departmental budget.
Collaborate with Security for the Smith Care Center drills.
Ensure compliance with all Federal and State health and safety regulations.
Serve as a member of the inter-disciplinary team as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Follow Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
Comply with Florida State statutes regarding required continuing education credits.
Assist in the planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation, and direction of assigned shifts’ activities.
Attend change of shift report.
Assure that all necessary positions are present at the beginning of the nursing shift.
Supervise Charge Nurses and Medication Nurses and assist when necessary.
Make daily rounds on all residents as requested by the Director of Nursing.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of nursing objectives and standards.
Interpret departmental policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and resident representatives.
Assist in identifying departmental problems and subsequent resolutions.
Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding staffing, improvement of services, and potential problems.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of Resident Care Plans and resident assessments.
Perform administrative duties as required by departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in departmental projects and studies as assigned.
Identify the need for and conduct educational in-services for shift as needed.
Coordinate Home Care services and Smith Care Center services as indicated.
Inspect nursing care service areas and practices regularly to assure compliance with current applicable regulations.
Notify the resident’s attending/alternate physician, family, or representative of any change in condition according to established facility policy.
In cases of death, implement arrangements according to residents’, family’s’, or representatives’ wishes and in compliance with facility policy.
Evaluate emergencies, determine measures to be taken, and notify the nursing supervisor on call.
Assist in the standardization of methods in which work will be accomplished.
Notify physicians and resident representatives verbally of accidents/incidents according to facility policy.
Perform prescribed monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.