Evening Nursing Supervisor (LPN/RN) - Care Leadership

Lunar Healthcare; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunar Healthcare in Lexington Park, MD is seeking an Evening Supervisor (LPN/RN) to lead the Nursing Department under the Director of Nursing. This role is non-exempt/hourly and focuses on organizing and supervising nursing staff, ensuring accurate charting, and implementing care plans.

You will perform admissions and discharges, monitor resident care during rounds, and collaborate with physicians, families, and staff to maintain high quality patient experience and compliant care.

Responsibilities

• Meet the physical and sensory requirements stated below and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Complete assessments of residents at admission and discharge.
• Supervise nursing staff assigned.
• Document services rendered to residents for billing purposes.
• Write admission notes or evaluate admission notes and chart additional essential information.
• Identify and prioritize primary nursing problems.
• Develop a care plan addressing immediate nursing problems.
• Make daily rounds to monitor resident care and the status of residents.
• Implement care plans for residents in compliance with physician’s orders.
• Implement established nursing policies and procedures, educating nursing support staff according to facility guidelines.
• Notify resident or legal representative of pending discharge twenty-four (24) hours in advance.
• On date of discharge, chart complete discharge summary, to include discharge planning and referrals.
• Keep complete and accurate records of sign-in/out sheets for staffing hours.
• Assign duties to LPNs and nursing assistants, as directed.
• Work closely with the Director of Nursing in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents.
• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility.
• Handle and report disciplinary action that requires immediate attention during your tour of duty in the absence of the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Administrator.
• Review charting on a weekly basis for accuracy and completeness. Document in the resident’s chart pertinent information about significant change in the resident’s condition.
• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures.
• Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff.
• Track infection control, exposure control, and resident care trends to provide proactive improvement. Identify areas of concern and offer recommendations and suggestions to the Director of Nursing.
• Fill in as Charge Nurse, when necessary.
• Inform Central Supply of any supplies that are needed.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job description

Lunar Healthcare in Lexington Park, MD is seeking an Evening Supervisor (LPN/RN) to lead the Nursing Department under the Director of Nursing. This role is non-exempt/hourly and focuses on organizing and supervising nursing staff, ensuring accurate charting, and implementing care plans.

You will perform admissions and discharges, monitor resident care during rounds, and collaborate with physicians, families, and staff to maintain high quality patient experience and compliant care.