RN Supervisor

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!!

Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000 (pay will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)
Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm NO WEEKENDS!!

The shift supervisor has the broad responsibility of translating the objectives, policies and procedures of the Jewish Home and nursing department into effective action as well as maintaining the standards of nursing care and practice of the nursing department on the assigned shift. Responsibility is centralized in three major areas: individual patient care management, management of the provision of nursing services and personnel management.

Responsible for staff supervised on shift and overall situations for residents and families.

Current NYS Professional Registered Nurse License. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc.,

that are necessary for providing quality care Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

• Initials internal investigations for resident care issues.
• Receives and gives facility shift report. Makes unit rounds to assess resident care needs and staff needs.
• Determines optimal utilization of staff for the delivery of nursing services throughout the shift. Procures additional staff when indicated.
• Obtains medications and/or supplies to ensure the provision of resident nursing care.
• Works collaboratively with the nurse manager of each unit to maintain continuity of resident care.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents and staff-one conducive to positive health cares and comfort in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Consistently monitors the quality of care provided to residents on assigned shifts.
• Supports and participates in on-going educational and research programs of the nursing department and the Jewish Home.
• Maintains close working relationship with other departments providing support service to the residents during the shift.
• Serves as the facility spokesperson during assigned shift.

• Assess and evaluates changes in the health status of residents.
• Develops and implements an interim plan of care in consultation with the physician when appropriate.
• Communicates changes in resident status to appropriate persons and places.

• Makes recommendations to VP of Nursing Services or Assistant Director of Nursing regarding staffing needs and patterns.
• Completes performance evaluations on assigned staff as well as reviewing evaluations with individual staff.
• Works with the staffing coordinator to ensure appropriate staffing patterns.
• Assists new staff members in the adjustment process and facilitates an appropriate orientation program.
• Evaluates the individual capabilities of each staff member and takes appropriate action if discrepancy is recognized between capability and performance requirement.
• Identifies problems, provides appropriate counseling, instruction or experience. Is authorized to take disciplinary action when indicated.
• Is the primary clinical nursing resource for nursing staff on assigned shift.
• All other job duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years clinical experience in long-term care nursing preferred. Acute care acceptable. Previous leadership responsibilities.

This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.

Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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