Engagement Type
Contract
Short Description
RN Supervisor - FT evenings (2 or 3 x 8s), EOW, Holiday
Minimum: NYS RN licensure, min. 1-year nurse experience in long term care + supervisor/clinical lead experience over multiple units (charge-only not accepted)
Certifications: BLS (AHA or RQI only).
Complete Description
Minimum: Graduate of an accredited School of
Registered Professional Nursing. Preferred: BSN
License: Current New York State Registered
Professional Nurse licensure
Certifications: BLS required through AHA or RQI system
during clinical orientation. CPI obtained within 90 days of hire.
Job Functions:
- Under the direction of the Director of Nursing - LTC and in accordance with established policies and procedures, oversees the operation of the nursing units and personally or through subordinates, provides clinical supervision to employees assigned to the various nursing units.
- Assures quality resident care through teaching
and supervision of staff on respective shifts.
- Communicates with Director of Nursing and/or Nurse
Manager regarding identified and potential unit problems and collaborates with Director
of Nursing and/or Nurse Managers to resolve problems. Contacts Director of Nursing on off hours for
only those critical issues requiring resolution and leaves appropriate
communication at work for all other items.
- Makes sound administrative decisions in the absence of the Director of Nursing and the Administrator - LTC (off-shift/weekends) within identified scope of responsibility.
Other Requirements: Under the direction of the Director of Nursing - LTC and in accordance with established policies and procedures, oversees the operation of the nursing units and personally or through subordinates, provides clinical supervision to employees assigned to the various nursing units. Ability to collaborate effectively
with medical staff, department managers, ancillary services and customers in a
professional and courteous manner. Demonstrated ability to manage self
professionally in stressful situations.
Ability to facilitate clinical management, work effectively under
pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of
teamwork through effective role modeling.
Familiarity with NYSDOH requirements.
Demonstrated excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication (written and
oral), analytical, and organizational skills. Computer literacy.
Exposure Control Classification: Occupational exposure to
bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve a
potential contact with blood, body fluids, tissue.
Customer Focus: Models, exemplifies and leads
in accordance with Healing Environment principles. Specifically:
being professional, communicating effectively, and attending to the care
environment. This is evidenced by work
behavior which ensures safety, promotes dignity, respect and well-being, and
exemplifies healthy relationships.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|
| NYS RN licensure | Required | | |
| BLS (through AHA or RQI specifically) | Required | | |
