Weekend Supervisor (LPN or RN)

Avante at St. Cloud•St. Cloud, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Avante at St. Cloud Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Weekend Supervisor (LPN or RN) to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during their tour of duty. This role ensures the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times, in accordance with current federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as required by the Director of Nursing. This is a part-time position, working every Saturday and Sunday from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Requirements

Must possess a current and active license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Florida.
Must maintain current CPR certification.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care or healthcare related facility.
Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws regulations and guidelines governing long-term care facilities.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty in accordance with current federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.