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BROOKHAVEN NURSING & REHAB -

BROOKHAVEN NURSING & REHAB, located in Springfield, Missouri is currently seeking a Weekend RN Charge Nurse Supervisor to join our team.

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Registered Nurse (RN) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care to patients as assigned


• Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned


• Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments


• Reinforce supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families


• Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities


• Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients


• Observes and reports patients' vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individual(s)


• Records on patient charts observation of patients responses to nursing care rendered


• Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients


• Assists with unit management and/or assume charge of unit as assigned

Nurse Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in directing and supervising the implementation of the resident care plan, including but not limited to: ensuring use of appropriate safety devices, positioning and toileting plans, infection control measures.


• Assist in coordinating and supervising all services on assigned units to achieve a comfortable and homelike atmosphere for the residents.


• Regular rounding on nursing units


• Assure that staff treats residents with dignity and respect.


• Assure staff follow facility policies and procedures.


• Assist in creating a team-oriented atmosphere that enhances resident care and quality of life. Provide support and direction for nurses including, but not limited to: assisting in assessment and care planning for residents who may be experiencing a change in condition, assisting with task management and setting priorities, providing education, obtaining appropriate supplies/medications.


• Monitor and assure that incidents, accidents and resident/staff complaints are reported and documented correctly. Assist in determining root cause, and in initiating preventive measures/interim safety plan. Assure communication to all responsible parties including administration and unit managers.


• Facilitate communication between licensed nurses and providers, responsible parties or outside vendors as needed to ensure resident care needs are appropriately met.


• Assure complete and accurate documentation through spot-checking and on-going supervision.


• Respond to, assist with and document facility emergencies.


• Ensure the provision of continuity of care to residents. Discuss staffing issues and emergent or on-going problems.


• Facilitate communication between shift staff and unit managers/DON/ADON.


• Assist in ensuring adequate staffing for the nursing department.


• Supervise proper use of equipment. Recommend equipment and supply needs to DON.


• Assist in direct resident care and work as a staff nurse, as necessary.


• Prepare/administer performance reviews for shift staff in consultation with unit managers; provide correction/re-education to shift staff as needed.

Nurse Supervisor Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed RN/LPN.


• Minimum one-year experience in long term care supervisory experience preferred

Nurse Supervisor Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability


• Vacation and Paid Sick Time


• 401K


• Tuition Reimbursement