Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Supervisor

Regency Senior Living; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated weekend supervisor to oversee the delivery of care in a skilled nursing facility. This role involves assessing resident needs, developing personalized care plans, and supervising nursing staff to ensure high-quality care is delivered. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a genuine passion for caring for the elderly and disabled. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of residents, while enjoying a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. This position offers the flexibility of either full-time or part-time work, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current state license and supervisory experience.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise delivery of care and develop individual care plans for residents.
• Evaluate nursing care and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Nursing Assessment

Documentation Skills

Leadership Qualities

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Pharmacology

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

General Purpose:

Regency Healthcare and Rehab Center is seeking a weekend supervisor who is responsible for supervision of the delivery of care to residents in our skilled nursing facility. Assess resident needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise RNs, LPNs, CNAs and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care. This position can be either full time or part time.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to State and Federal rules and regulations concerning delivery of care and assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process.
• Effectively interview the resident/responsible party to obtain information required for developing and implementing a plan of care.
• Perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation.
• Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes.
• Identify rationale and anticipated outcomes for each nursing intervention.
• Assume responsibility for care interventions consistent with skill level and professional standards of care. Utilize professional and sound judgment in delivery of care, which is cost efficient but does not jeopardize safe, effective care delivery.
• Keep physician and/or other health care professionals informed of resident's condition; and notify physician and/or other healthcare professionals immediately of significant change of condition.
• Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care.
• Critique and take responsibility for evaluating nursing care delivered.
• Utilize expertise of nurse colleagues to evaluate plan of care.
• Elicit feedback from individual being served and/or family or responsible party to determine that their needs are being met.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary care plan team.
• Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.
• Transcribe physician and/or other health care professionals' orders appropriately and accurately.
• Notify physician and/or other health care professionals if orders are not carried out and document event appropriately.
• Follow company, facility and departmental policies and procedures and appropriately utilize nursing judgment.
• Complete documentation of all medical records and reporting forms in an accurate manner.
• Supervise CNAs and other personnel.
• May supervise other Nurses, including other RNs.
• Coach, counsel, and assign CNAs and other nurses to provide quality resident care.
• Appropriately discipline or participate in the discipline of CNAs and other nurses for violations of work rules, policies or poor performance, including the recommendation of suspensions or terminations.
• Recognize CNAs and other nurses for exceptional care and job performance on a regular basis and as part of their formal performance evaluation.
• Assign CNAs and other nurses specific duties for resident care and direct their work.
• Train and/or assist in the orientation of new employees.
• Demonstrate safe practices in regard to resident's comfort and safety by applying knowledge of proper body alignment for self and resident.
• Maintain updated knowledge base in pharmacology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of drug reactions and sensitivities and nursing interventions.
• Assure that narcotics are accounted for properly.
• Recognize normal and abnormal lab values and communicate it in appropriate manner to physician, and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with current state license.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.