Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor - PRN
Primary Responsibilities
The RN Weekend Supervisorwill assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.
Essential Functions
During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
Assures implementation of care plans as directed
Administers medications as prescribed
Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records
Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
Oversees and monitors aides
Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
Discharge residents per facility policy
Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition
Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator
Educational/Training Requirements
Has completed a RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university
Licensing Requirements
Must be an active Registered Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing
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Experience Requirements
Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting- 1-25 lbs — Frequently
Lifting - 25-50 lbs — Occasionally
Lifting - 50+ lbs — Rarely
Carrying - 1-25 lbs — Frequently
Carrying - 25-50 lbs — Rarely
Carrying - 50+ lbs — Rarely
Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs — Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs — Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs — Occasionally
Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs — Frequently
Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs — Frequently
Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs — Frequently
Standing — Frequently
Sitting — Rarely
Walking — Frequently
Speaking — Frequently
Driving — Rarely
Balancing/Climbing — Rarely
Stooping/Kneeling — Rarely
Crouching/Crawling — Rarely
Reaching — Occasionally
Hearing/Listening — Frequently
Seeing — Frequently
Turning/Twisting/Leaning — Occasionally