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.