Job Brief:
The Shift Supervisor position oversees that the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Unit are carried out in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities:

•       Prevents medication errors annually.

•       Appropriately utilizes needles and lancets according to facility policy approved by the facility.

•       Provides leadership on a daily basis to all nursing team members.

•       Counsel team members as needed.

•       Processed cottage/apartment calls promptly.

•       In an emergency staffing situation, may require holiday or weekend work responsibility. Perform Nursing Management duties on a rotational weekend schedule.

•       Assumes the role of the Building Fire/Disaster Chief. Processes maintenance problems via the emergency network.

•       Performs other support services and duties as requested by the Director of Nursing, Administrator of the Health Care Center, and/or respective Vice President.

•       Participates in on-call rotation.

Skills Required:

•       High school graduate or equivalent with the ability to read, write and speak the English language.

•       Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

•       Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

•       A minimum of two (2) years experience as a staff nurse, preferably in a long-term care facility.

•       Supervisory experience is helpful.

•       Participates in continuing education.