WEEKEND SUPERVISOR NURSE

Description

Calling on all compassionate, driven, and positive nurses! Paradigm at Faith Memorial is an employee-centered Skilled Nursing Facility in search of a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join our team as Weekend Supervisor.

Hours / Shift

• Every other weekend!
• 8a-5p

Job Duties

• 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

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN or LVN 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.
• Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care, preferred.
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet).
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve.

We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team, who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.