Clinical Night Shift Supervisor (RN/LPN)

Position Purpose

The Night Shift Nurse Manager oversees the clinical night shift teams at Brewster. Partners with the Director of Nursing and other managers to lead the night shift ensuring each resident receives daily care and other desired services in accordance with the resident’s assessment, choices and care plan. Leads housekeeping, laundry, nutritional and social/recreational services directly affecting the residents’ environment – maintaining a person-centered, resident-directed culture. Assures the neighborhood is maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and orderly manner. Leads by example and sees this as a role of service, rather than authority. Maintains a professional working relationship with the household team and residents and remains knowledgeable of residents’ rights and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• • Assists in managing the Brewster Health Center, Community Nursing and Assisted Living clinical staff, along with primary supervisors. This includes overseeing staff and resolving staff conflict.
  • Performs auditing of clinical records to ensure quality care is being performed.
  • Holds regular staff meetings with night shift staff.
  • Provides on call/fall support to independent living residents when necessary.
  • Assists in scheduling as needed and enters schedules into the scheduling software.
  • Responsible for auditing and tracking information to be used for QAPI and other data tracking.
  • Provides follow up and support for any resident concerns that may occur.
  • Attends necessary meetings as indicated by the DON/Administrator. This may include, but is not limited to monthly staff meetings, QAPI meetings and management meetings.
  • Participates in the weekend on call rotation and supports covering the floor when needed during regular schedule.
  •  Monitors medical charts, ensures person center care is being provided and assists patients and families.
  • Ensures compliance with all health, safety regulations, wound management and infection control, along with ensuring accurate documentation for all areas.
  • Identifies issues or emergencies and responds in a calm and efficient manner

The most significant duties have been included in this description.  This does not preclude the assignment of occasional additional or developmental duties.  The organization reserves the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect duties assigned.

Education:

Associate’s Degree

Experience:

1-3 years

Certification:

LPN or RN in good standing and currently licensed in the state of Kansas

Any preferred education/skills/certifications:

Excellent communication and organizational skills.  Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude towards the elderly.