RN Weekend Supervisor

Highbridge Healthcare; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbridge Healthcare in Hamden, CT seeks an Overnight RN Supervisor to provide clinical oversight and leadership on the night shift in a long-term care facility. You will supervise LPNs and CNAs, respond to emergencies, administer medications, and ensure care plans are followed.

This role acts as the primary clinical authority overnight, coordinating staffing, documentation, and handoffs to the day shift while maintaining strict compliance with state and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 2+ years of long-term care or skilled nursing experience.
• Prior supervisory or charge nurse experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage emergencies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight: Supervise and support nursing staff during the night shift and ensure care consistent with physician orders and care plans.
• Leadership & Supervision: Serve as charge nurse, assign staff, provide coaching, and ensure handoffs to day shift.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate nursing documentation and communicate with physicians and families.
• Operations & Safety: Monitor building safety, handle staffing emergencies, and ensure infection control.

Skills

Night shift leadership

Clinical assessment

Emergency management

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Position Summary

The RN Supervisor provides clinical oversight and leadership during the overnight shift in a long-term care facility. This role ensures safe, high-quality nursing care, supervises nursing staff, responds to clinical and operational issues, and serves as the primary clinical authority in the building during night hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight

• Supervise and support LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff during the night shift
• Ensure residents receive care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and facility policies
• Perform resident assessments and reassessments as needed
• Respond to changes in resident condition, emergencies, and falls
• Administer medications and treatments as required
• Provide wound assessments and oversee treatment when necessary

Leadership & Supervision

• Serve as the charge nurse and primary clinical decision-maker overnight
• Assign staff duties and ensure adequate staffing coverage
• Provide guidance, coaching, and corrective action when necessary
• Address staff concerns and resolve issues in a professional manner
• Ensure proper handoff communication to the day shift leadership

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely nursing documentation
• Review incident reports and complete required notifications
• Communicate with physicians, on-call providers, and families as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations
• Report concerns to the Director of Nursing or Administrator

Operations & Safety

• Monitor building safety and security during overnight hours
• Handle call-offs and staffing emergencies per facility protocol
• Ensure infection control and safety policies are followed
• Act as first responder for facility emergencies (medical or operational)

Qualifications

• Current, activeRegistered Nurse (RN) licensein good standing
• Minimum 2 + years of long-term care or skilled nursing experiencepreferred
• Prior supervisory or charge nurse experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and manage emergencies
• Excellent communication and leadership skills