RN Nursing Supervisor hour shifts

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3p-11p, open to 12 hour shifts if preferred

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing nursing staff operations, including practice and protocols, as well as instructing and education of nursing staff on new policies/procedures/equipment as needed. Direct and supervise nursing staff to ensure quality of patient care and performance of all required duties.

• Function as the administrative leader in the building in the absence of the Administrator and Director of Nursing on off-shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Complete rounds to all units at least three times per shift;
• Work with families/residents to problem-solve issues as they arise, complete resident/family teachings as needed and maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Monitor/evaluate all residents information/diagnostic results received during shift to determine need for follow-up.
• Administrate medications (as required) per facility policy following principles of safe medication administration.
• Complete treatments as needed following Seneca Hill Manor Skin Care Protocol and preventative skin care policy.
• Transcribe, double-check and carry out MD/Nurse Practitioner orders as needed.
• Function in the Charge Nurse role in needed.
• Instruct/educate nursing staff on new policies/procedures/equipment as requested. Assist in the orientation of new employees as requested.
• Accept and document all call-ins per guidelines. Adjust staff as needed to ensure coverage on all units;
  Call off duty staff as needed to cover all call-ins.
• Read, initial and follow all memos related to the nursing department.
• Work within the Nursing Departmental budget to assist in determining the type and amount of nursing staff and supplies needed to provide quality resident care.
• Evaluate employees after work related injuries and complete employee incident report as needed.
• Obtain necessary equipment, supplies, medication, diagnostic studies needed to meet the needs of the resident during the shift;
  Assist in maintaining the nursing units and facility in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Assist in the QA process through completion of required audits. Assist staff in improving performance based upon QA results.
• Complete and/or provide input for staff evaluations and document information required for staff disciplinary issues.
• Maintain safe building environment through routine rounds of all doors/exits and notify maintenance of any building/structural/system problems as needed
• Assist in the notification of family/MD in the event of resident death. Assist in obtaining completed death certificate for the funeral home.
• Assess all residents demonstrating a change in status and notify MD/Nurse Practitioner as needed;
  Document resident problems/changes in status in compliance with facility policy and mandated regulations and promptly notify Nurse Manager of unit issues requiring follow-up.
• Keep Administrator on-call representative informed of facility/resident issues as appropriate.
• Initiate an investigation in the event of any report of actual or suspected resident abuse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Ability to deal under stressful situations often dealing with patients, families, and subject to irregular hours and on-call responsibilities.
• Desire to provide physical and emotional care to elderly and/or disabled with knowledge of aging process as it relates to healthcare.
• Knowledge of resident rights and abuse reporting regulations as well as resident safety, standard precautions, basic principles of infection control, fire and emergency drills.

• Must be currently licensed in New York State as a Registered Nurse.
• One year of Medical/Surgical and Gerontology experience preferred.
• Actively participates in quality assurance, CQI, cross‑training, and in‑service programs; attends all mandatory classes as required; completes unit‑specific competencies.
• Requires attendance of staff meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences when appropriate.
• Exposed to infections, odors and peculiarities in the behavior of aged residents.
• Requires correct and safe use of all nursing/resident equipment.
• Takes a lead role in hospital medical, emergency and disaster drills, assumes designated role in fire safety procedures while on duty.
• Comply with DOH requirements for annual health…