Weekend Supervisor- RN Job Lubbock area,Texas USA,Nursing

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Supervise staff through appropriate assignment and delegation of duties, within resident census;
Properly monitor administration of resident medication and medication reorders;
Implement resident care plans in compliance with Company and federal guidelines, and physician’s orders;
Perform and supervise treatments;
Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders, contacting physician with change of condition report;
Timely and accurate documentation of resident’s charts. Complete nursing assessment as required;
Participate in shift report;
Assume responsibility of staff nurse when necessary;
Implement established nursing policy and procedures, educating support staff regarding care needs of residents;
Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures;
Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff;
Manage investigations for resident variances, contacting family, completing resident incident and variance reports;
Manage lab orders, lab results, contacting physician for follow-up orders;
Must work a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours each day.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse with required state licensure;
Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills;
Leadership qualities and good communication skills;
Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies, and note detail;
Genuine care and interest in elderly and handicapped people;
Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities;
Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;
Ability to read and write the English language;
Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

Physical Demands:

May require frequent extended work days of up to 12 hours.
Sitting: 1 - 2 hours per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking.
Standing: 2 - 3 hours in an 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.
Walking: 4 - 5 hours in an 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.