Weekend RN Nursing Supervisor

Title: Weekend RN Nursing Supervisor

State Role Title: Weekend RN Nursing Supervisor

Hiring Range: $88,000-$95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location:Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website:www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Expectations are clear, well communicated, and related to the goals and objectives of the department or unit. Staff receives frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate. Counsel as indicated and formulate employee progress plan. If employee is unable to meet standard consider extending probationary period. The requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation. Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur. Safety issues are reviewed and communicated to assure a safe and healthy workplace.
Participates in formulating, interpreting and implementing department objectives providing quality resident care in compliance with established guidelines and regulations. Review effectiveness of resident care plans, department and facility administrative policies and procedures. Receive and give daily reports, make rounds, and conduct unit surveys and audits. Initiate, coordinate, or recommend corrective action to resolve observed or reported resident care, procedural, or physical problems. In the absence of the DON the Nursing Supervisor will be responsible for Administrative and operational decisions of the facility. Coordinate with physicians and ancillary departments in assessment of resident needs and treatments. Required to make immediate operational decisions regarding emergency care and resolving department staffing problems. May function as a Charge Nurse if necessary.
Enforce safety rules and regulations and assure that all work related incidents are reported and investigated in a timely and accurate manner. Initiate or recommend appropriate corrective action necessary to avoid recurrence. Maintain a clean, safe, orderly work area throughout the facility.
Evaluate and adjust staffing resources as needed. Monitor and evaluate performance of all nursing staff during tours of duty. May initiate informal or formal counseling of staff and indicate or recommend discipline, promotion, transfer, salary adjustments, or other personnel transactions as authorized. May participate in grievance process and provide written response as authorized by the facility policy. Communicate with staffing agency representation when necessary.
Attends Nurse Management and other meetings as assigned. Communicates changes in policy and procedures and discusses department concerns/priorities with subordinates. Keep informed of new nursing care methods, equipment, etc. Assist in the identification of department training needs, orient and train employees as needed.
Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within the Nursing department's mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility.

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

Current State of Virginia LPN/RN license. Supervisory experience. Experience in Geriatrics and In-Service Education. CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain.

Additional Considerations

None.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: (540) 982-2860 Ext 4903

Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.