Evening Nurse Supervisor
Company: SKLD Beltline
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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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.PI08da48e6ac71-25660-35641987
Keywords: SKLD Beltline, Grand Rapids , Evening Nurse Supervisor, Healthcare , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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