Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor Part-Time - Weekends Only in Arden, North Carolina at ThriveMore

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Supervisor provides clinical leadership and oversight for nursing staff, ensuring high-quality, safe, and compassionate care for residents. This role supervises and supports LPNs and nursing assistants, coordinates resident care, monitors compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements, and fosters effective communication among staff, residents, families, and healthcare providers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision to licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate nursing staff, including LPNs and nursing assistants, ensuring high-quality resident care and compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to staff, including interpreting policies, procedures, and performance standards for personnel, residents, families, and physicians.
• Conduct regular resident rounds to assess care, identify changes in condition, and ensure proper follow-up, initiating lifesaving measures in emergencies when necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, including IV therapy, internal/parenteral nutrition, and laboratory tests, documenting care accurately and timely.
• Oversee staff assignments and ensure adequate coverage, matching staff qualifications to resident needs and monitoring adherence to staffing guidelines.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment, following infection control, safety, and resident rights protocols, and addressing hazards or complaints promptly.
• Facilitate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, coordinating with physicians, ancillary departments, and service providers.
• Participate in performance appraisals, recommend disciplinary actions when appropriate, and provide feedback on clinical performance to management.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among residents, families, staff, physicians, and community/ancillary service providers.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, and committees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including HIPAA and the Code of Conduct, completing required training and reporting concerns promptly.
• This position is designated as essential to the operations of the organization. Team members in this role may be required to report into work (on-site at the community) during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations when the organization remains operational.

Physical Demands

• Always required to stand, walk, and assist residents.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to bend, reach, push, and pull.
• Occasionally required to lift or assist in lifting individuals over 100 pounds with team or equipment assistance.
• Occasionally required to kneel or crouch.
• Visual acuity to observe resident condition and read charts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Always works indoors in resident-living area.
• Frequently exposed to bodily fluids and communicable diseases; PPE provided.
• Frequently works near residents experiencing physical or emotional distress.
• Occasionally exposed to strong odors, cleaning chemicals, and medical waste.
• Occasionally works in noisy environments due to equipment and alarms.
• Rarely works outdoors or in non-clinical areas.
• Never operates motor vehicles or heavy machinery as part of job responsibilities.

Schedule

• Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 7pm.
• On-Call requirements 5pm Friday until Monday 7pm.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program, required.
• Actively registered with the North Carolina Board of Nursing, and in good standing, required.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience working in long-term care or assisted living, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Supervise and guide nursing staff, ensuring adherence to facility policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply knowledge of nursing procedures, medical terminology, infection control, and resident care practices to oversee safe, high-quality care.
• Review and interpret clinical data, vital signs, and documentation to support accurate resident care and staff performance.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and complex situations, providing leadership and support to the care team.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, residents, families, and healthcare providers.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and attentiveness in mentoring staff and promoting a positive resident care environment.