Evening Nurse Supervisor
Company: SKLD Beltline
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Description:Full-time working every 3rd weekend.
Position Summary:In keeping with our organization's goal of
improving the lives of the Residents we serve; The Evening
Supervisor provides, plans, coordinates or oversees nursing care
and health education to nursing home residents on assigned shift.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical expertise required to
effectively supervise all nursing activities in the facility or the
units to which assigned.
- Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems
- Assesses and evaluates the systems which facilitate the
delivery of quality Resident care.
- Assesses and evaluates the performance and competency of
staff
- Uses a systematic approach to provide individualized nursing
care.
- Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of the
Resident.
- Develops a plan of care based on assessment, implementing
nursing care.
- Evaluates the Resident's responses to nursing
interventions.
- Selects and institutes appropriate nursing intervention which
might be required to stabilize a Resident's condition and/or
prevent complications.
- Consults with physician or licensed independent
practitioner.
- Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be
inaccurate, non-effective or contraindicated by consulting with the
appropriate licensed practitioner and notifying the ordering
practitioner when making the decision not to administer medication
or treatment.
- Knows the rational for the effect of medications and treatments
and correctly administer same.
- Accurately reports and documents the Resident's symptoms,
responses and status.
- Demonstrates measures to promote a safe environment for
Residents and others.
- Designs, promotes and organizes Resident education and
counseling based on health needs.
- Collaborates with the Resident, members of the healthcare team
and, when appropriate, the Resident's significant other(s) in the
interest of the Resident's healthcare.
- Consults with, utilizes and initiates referrals to appropriate
community agencies and healthcare resources to provide continuity
of care.
- Accepts only those nursing assignments that are commensurate
with one's own educational preparation, experience, knowledge and
ability and obtains instruction and supervision as necessary when
implementing nursing procedures or practices.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the
organization in the performance of these duties while adhering to
facility policies and procedures.
- Understands fire and emergency, safety and security procedures
to include elopement.
- Participates in RAI process as indicated or directed.
- Ensures that the charge nurses are adequately supervising the
staff on their units.
- Takes calls as assigned.
- Interprets Company policy and makes decisions based on the
application of those policies where applicable.
- Exercise unimpaired judgment in the interest of the
Company.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Attends
in-service and education programs and attends continuing education
required for maintenance of professional certification or
licensure.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality in accordance with
HIPAA guidelines at all times and protects confidential information
by only providing information on a need-to-know basis.
- Understands Infection Control and follows the Company's
Infection Control guidelines, such as hand washing principles,
understanding of isolation and standard precautions, recognizing
signs and symptoms of infection, demonstrating and understanding of
the process for identifying and handling infectious waste and cross
contamination, maintaining personal hygiene, and complying with
OSHA standards in the workplace.
- Promotes and Protects Resident Rights by assisting Residents to
make informed decisions, treating Residents with dignity and
respect, protecting Residents' personal belongings, reporting
suspected abuse or neglect, avoiding the need for physical
restraints in accordance with current professional standards, and
supporting independent expression, choice and decision-making
consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Supervisory Responsibility:Supervises employees in the nursing
department and others for whom they are administratively or
professionally responsible by following policies and applicable
laws. Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the
organization in the performance of these duties.
Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and
training Nursing employees, such as CNAs and Nurses; scheduling,
planning, and assigning and directing work; receiving calls and
finding replacements for absent staff; preparing performance
evaluations, monitoring and correcting job performance of
employees, and handling disciplinary action for employees, up to
and including discharge; and fixing and approving timecards for
payroll.
Evening Supervisor with an LPN license will not direct or manage
the work of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements:Education, Training, and Experience:
- Current state license to practice as a nurse.
- Certification in nursing specialty desired.
- CPR Certified.
- Prefer a registered nurse with management or supervisor
experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing. Minimum of
licensed practical or vocational nurse with experience in long-term
care or geriatric nursing.
Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
- Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations
that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care
setting.
- Has strong organizational and time management skills and the
ability to prioritize responsibilities.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and
draw valid conclusions.
- Strong ability to manage, supervise, and motivate
employees.
- Basic computer knowledge is required.
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Keywords: SKLD Beltline, Grand Rapids , Evening Nurse Supervisor, Healthcare , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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