RN Shift Supervisor (Skilled Nursing Center, PT evenings)

Tracking Code 4186-235 Job Description **GENERAL SUMMARY:**

Under the supervision of the Director and/or Assistant Director of Nursing, the RN Shift Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the Skilled Nursing facility for his/her particular shift. The RN Shift Supervisor is also responsible for all administrative and professional working policies pertaining to this section; and for supervising and delegating responsibilities to assure that clinical duties and unit activities are completed in order to provide quality patient care.

The RN Shift Supervisor must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit - adult through geriatric. The RN Shift Supervisor must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.

**EDUCATION:**

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

Bachelors degree from an accredited Nursing Program preferred.

**WORK EXPERIENCE:**

Minimum of three (3) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in a long-term care setting required with one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

**CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:**

Responsible for the supervision of the Skilled Nursing Facility during scheduled tour of duty; makes round throughout facility. Performs all duties and functions of an RN. Assess physical condition and nursing needs of resident. Directs and assures appropriate nursing action in crisis situations. Investigates incidents/accidents. Adjusts staffing to insure adequate staffing on each unit. Ensures delegated responsibilities are within staffs practice/ability

Job Location Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Position Type Part-Time Shift evenings LG 45 Employee Type Part-Time ** Apply**