Weekend Supervisor RN 7am-7pm

Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer's Care is looking to add a Weekend Supervisor RN to our Nursing Team. The hours for this position are 7 am-7 pm. If interested in full-time, we can accommodate an 8-hour shift during the week as well.

What makes National Health Care Associates (NHCA) a GREAT fit for you? When you join NHCA, you become part of a premier provider of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care. Our care team of more than 7,000 employees in seven states cares for patients throughout the Northeast. We built a comprehensive network of services for each of our 40 centers, carefully designed to address the individual needs of every person entrusted to our care.

Our mission is to provide our residents and their families with superior care delivered by staff dedicated to the principles of kindness, compassion, service, and excellence in an environment where individuality, dignity, and value of those who are served, as well as those who serve, is nurtured and appreciated. We believe that life, at all stages and with all of its challenges, is a precious gift to be shared and celebrated. It is our privilege to participate in the lives of our residents, their friends and families by offering them not only physical but emotional care, comfort, and support. At National Health Care Associates…We Touch People’s Lives.

Job Description:

• Makes decisions relevant to the operation and management of the facility during the assigned shift.

• Verifies that the resident's physician and family is notified when there is a significant clinical development in the resident's condition or if the resident requires immediate medical care.

• Makes decisions concerning staffing in the facility such as replacing call outs, authorizing overtime and reassigning personnel when appropriate.

• Assumes independent responsibility for yearly written evaluations of charge nurses and documents accurately their strengths, weaknesses and the steps taken to improve their performance. Such evaluations become part of the charge nurses' permanent records and shall be used as the basis for determining continued employment, promotional opportunities and the amount of any wage increases granted.

• Assumes independent responsibilities for documenting disciplinary concerns for charge nurses on designated shifts, including reprimands, oral and written warnings, and recommending the suspension or discharge of an employee.

• Directs proper handling of resident care emergencies.

• Makes house rounds and consults with charge nurse concerning new admissions and acutely/seriously ill residents.

• Ensures availability of supplies and that all equipment is in proper working order.

• Supervises to ensure the proper completion of accident/incident documentation and notification.

• Functions as Charge Nurse RN in the event that there is a call out and the nurse cannot be replaced.

• Assists in on-going Quality Assurance of resident care and documentation.

• Assumes other duties as assigned by ADNS.

• Conducts in-services during assigned shifts according to pre-determined schedules. Records attendance.

• Monitors schedule of physicians' visits and keeps Medical Director advised of any and all discrepancies.

• Projects the facility's image in a positive light to residents, staff and community.

• Maintains a positive attitude and rapport with family members.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both.

• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignments.

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of employment. Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice including the administration of medications.

• CPR certified.

What We Offer ( Benefits are available to FT Employees):

An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits which currently include:

• Medical/RX plans HMO’s & HSA

• Multiple Dental Plans

• Vision Plan

• Paid STD with voluntary buy-up

• Paid Life Insurance with voluntary buy-up & dependent coverage

• LTD coverage

• 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan

• Competitive wages

• Ample paid time off

• Shift/weekend differentials

• Modern/updated facilities

• Opportunity for advancement

• Nursing Scholarship Program

Diversity, Inclusion, & Engagement at National Health Care Associates:

At National Health Care Associates, we not only accept difference, we promote it, we embrace it, and we thrive on it for the betterment of our patients, our employees, and our culture.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law.