Weekend Registered Nurse/RN Supervisor
Company: Brook at High Falls Nursing and Rehabilitation
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Brook at High Falls Nursing and Rehabilitation - GENERAL
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the residents at the Brook at High
Falls Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Provide leadership and
guidance for other professional and ancillary staff. Is responsible
to assure the optimal level quality of care is provided to the
residents.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a Registered Professional Nurse with current New York
State
Has previous geriatric and/or supervisory experience
Must be CPR certified.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Work by prearranged assignment, but must be able to accept
changes and adapt to added assignments as the need arises.
--- Assume responsibilities for and direct activities relating to
health and nursing care of all residents at Wedgewood
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
--- May be responsible for medication room and narcotic keys.
--- Accurate reporting and documentation of resident status and
care needs information.
--- Evaluate and recommend improvements needed to give quality care
to residents.
--- Assist resident's attending physician during visits/rounds.
--- Report to physicians residents' condition changes, etc., as
indicated.
--- Record telephone orders on physician order sheets and that
nothing/follow through occurs by Charge Nurse.
--- Will schedule and obtain laboratory specimens as ordered by the
physician or Medical Director.
--- Will assist with follow-through or may initiate precautionary
measures in case of suspected infection in cooperation with the
Infection Control Nurse.
--- Assign personnel and make staff adjustments according to needed
coverage to meet resident needs.
--- Acquire replacement staff when an employee calls in; assist
with scheduling as needed.
--- See that personnel are oriented to duties assigned to them and
evaluate job performance of staff under their supervision.
--- Request supplies as needed.
--- Practice economy is use of supplies and utilities.
--- Maintain an open line of communication with the Director of
Nursing, Medical Director, Nurse Managers, other departments and
consulting agencies of residents' status and needs and staff and
unit needs. Responsible for notifying residents' primary contact if
residents' status changes.
--- Complete and distribute daily census sheets.
--- Assist with updating care plans as indicated. Institute
disciplinary measures as indicated to nursing staff with Director
of Nursing's knowledge.
--- Ensure that established policies and procedures including dress
codes are followed by departmental personnel.
--- Perform any other pertinent duties as assigned by my
supervisor.
--- I understand that emergency conditions may require me to
temporarily work shifts other than the one for which I have applied
and been assigned, and agree to such scheduling change or overtime
when necessary to ensure proper operations of Wedgewood as directed
by my supervisor.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
--- The ability to work in a team concept and communicate
effectively with staff at all levels, community groups, families
and residents.
--- The ability to relate to people in a manner to gain confidence
and establish support.
--- The ability to organize, plan and manage the activities of a
multidiscipline program.
--- The flexibility to adjust to changing conditions and
situations.
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