Evening Supervisor LPN/RN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Evening Supervisor (LPN/RN)

Department:                Nursing

Reports to:                   Director of Nursing

FLSA Status:                  Non-Exempt/Hourly

 

 

How you will spend your time

·         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.

Physical and Sensory requirements

·         This role requires moderate physical activity.

·         Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum of fifty (50) feet.

·         Standing and/or walking for more than two (2) hours per day.

·         Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.

·         Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.

·         Requires writing and/or computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen and/or documents for more than two (2) hours at a time.