Weekend Nursing Supervisor - Broward Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

REPORTS TO:           Director of Nursing

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assume Authority of Administrator and Director of Nursing
2. Assume marketing responsibilities
3. Other related duties as assigned
4. Maintain nursing staffing hours as per state regulations

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Assume authority of Administrator and Director of Nursing

Ø  Answer questions of visitors to best of ability or refer them to appropriate individuals on the next business day.

Ø  Make a minimum of 3 rounds per shift.

Ø  Assure all shifts are fully staffed as required.

Ø  Take and give report on resident’s status with their shifts.

Ø  Supervise grooming, ADL’s, etc.

Ø  Monitor food service in all dining rooms.

Ø  Contact physician as necessary.

Ø  Counsel & reprimand staff as necessary.

1. Assume marketing responsibilities

Ø  Conduct tour of facility for interested parties.

Ø  Answer questions regarding admission policies & procedures as required.

Ø  Welcome new residents and assist in admission process.

1. Other related duties as assigned

Ø  Leave report of unusual occurrences for Director of Nursing.

Ø  Assign & supervise weekend paperwork.

Ø  Check pharmacy deliveries.

Ø  Check status of emergency kit.

Audits 24-hour report as completed by staff and reviews clinical records to identify problems, to ensure timely responses to residents’ needs, to evaluate documentation skills of unit nursing staff, and to evaluate regulatory compliance with documentation requirements.

Listens to verbal shift report making special note to follow up on significant changes in condition, admissions, transfers, discharges, initiation or use of physical or chemical restraints, unnecessary use of any drug, incidents, unexplained injuries, medication errors, loss of resident property or evidence of resident or family dissatisfaction.

Maintains ongoing communication with other disciplines to evaluate resident responses to interventions, to suggest alternative approaches when indicated and to revise and update plans of care to reflect progress toward goals.  Facilitates interdepartmental communication to meet residents’ needs.

Informs the resident in advance about care and treatment and any changes to the plan of care.

Immediately informs the resident, consults with the resident’s physician and notifies the designated family member and/or the resident’s legal representative when there is an accident involving an injury which has potential for requiring physician intervention; a significant change in the resident’s physical, mental or psycho-social status; a need to alter treatment significantly or a decision to transfer or discharge the resident from the Facility.  Promptly notifies the resident, designated family member and/or resident’s legal representative when there is a change in room or roommate.

Interacts with residents, family members, legal representatives, surrogates to answer questions, resolve concerns.  Makes prompt attempts to resolve all resident grievances, seeking consultation or assistance from other departments or administration as appropriate.

Educates and develops unit nursing staff members by observing practice, interpreting facility policies and procedures, identifying learning needs and taking advantage of opportunities to teach on the unit.

Monitors unit nursing staff for correct, consistent application of infection control procedures. 

Assign nursing staff to ensure sufficient number of staff.  Evaluates staffing patterns based on unit census, resident acuity, other resident needs.  Adjusts staffing pattern accordingly.  Communicates difficulty meeting resident needs and maintaining regulatory compliance promptly to Nurse Management on call.

Conducts performance evaluations of unit nursing staff based on demonstrated competency to perform essential functions of the job.  Conducts skills observations of nurses aides.

Actively participates in long-term care survey process as directed by DON or designee. 

Completes required documentation of care and services delivered during shift including subjective findings, objective symptoms, interventions and resident responses to interventions.  Completes required documentation of special circumstances including accident/incident reports in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.

Reports relevant information to the Director of Nursing including, interdisciplinary team functioning and communication, regulatory compliance issues, resident risk factors, sudden changes in resident behavior, expressed dissatisfaction by resident or family, refusals of treatment, unexplained injuries, staff  behavior (positive and negative), staffing needs, equipment and supply needs, opportunities to revise policies and procedures and to improve quality.

Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates on workplace safety including hazard communication and blood borne pathogens.  In cases of workplace exposure, provides immediate first-aide and refers employee to appropriate facility staff member for post-exposure follow-up.

Manages and instructs staff  on facility Workers Compensations policy and procedures for accident/injuries at work.

Takes job actions with staff members under appropriate circumstances.  Applies facility policies about progressive discipline correctly.  Removes staff member from unit if necessary to avoid endangerment to health or safety of residents or other staff members.  Reports all job actions taken to Director of Nursing promptly.

Attends continuing professional education programs and in-service education.  Applies information to job responsibilities.

Participates in fire and disaster drills.  In the event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.