Weekend Supervisor - RN

Paradigm at Woodwind Lakes•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Paradigm at Woodwind Lakes is hiring a Weekend Supervisor. The Weekend Supervisor is to assist the Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department. Success in this position is measured by compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility. Additionally, success is measured through patient quality outcomes.

Requirements

Must possess a current, unencunbranced, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State
2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred
Six (6) months’ experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude.
Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet).
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Attention to detail
Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)
Exceptional judgment and active foresight
Self-motivated and self-directed

Nice To Haves

Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties as described in the Nurse - RN or LVN Job Description, as applicable
Supervise nursing staff to ensure quality nursing care is provided to all residents
Support and practices the philosophy, nursing objectives, and standards of the Nursing Department
Provide direct nursing care in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment
Conduct themselves in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies
Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and supervise quality of care
Identify safety concerns and takes appropriate actions to assure patient safety
Make regular rounds on nursing units and on all shifts to assess performance of nursing staff and monitor the quality of care provided to residents
Ensure that the nursing department is adequately staffed to provide quality care to residents, as directed by Director of Nursing and/or Administrator
Provide care in a manner that is courteous and respects the residents’ dignity and privacy
Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator
Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines
Refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
Refrain from disclosing resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system
Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities
Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures