Nurse Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description - Nurse Supervisor (2504740)

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Nurse Supervisors are critical members of the team who coordinate and supervise the care of the residents on the assigned shift. Nurse Supervisors work closely with the Nurse/Manager(s) in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the residents. Nurse Supervisors work closely with the In-service Coordinator, Infection Control, Wound Care Specialist and Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure that the skill needs of the staff promote quality of resident care.

Nurse Supervisors will be required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis as well as cover other shifts as needed.

• Assists the Director of Nursing in the development of an effective reporting system between all levels of staff from shift to shift.
• Collaborates with the Nurse/Managers in the supervision and management of the staff on assigned shift.
• Supervises and evaluates the care needs of the residents and ensures the following on his/her assigned shift:
  • The appropriate numbers and skill level of staff.
  • Adequate and appropriate supplies.
  • Adequate and functioning equipment.
  • Safe and clean environment.
• Ensures that all staff understand, protect, and promote the rights of each resident.
• Manages, coordinates and communicates with other professionals and departments to ensure the care of residents.
• Collaborates and effectively communicates with other professionals and departments to ensure the care of residents.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and Quality Assurance Coordinator in collecting and evaluating data relevant to the function of the department and the quality of resident care.
• Acts as a role model for staff and preceptor for student nurses.
• Accessible to residents, families, visitors to listen and respond to concerns or inquiries in a positive and timely manner.
• Collaborates with the In-service Coordinator to identify and provide for the in-service needs of the staff and the implementation of an effective orientation program.

• Required: NYS Registered Nurse License. Clinical practice experience working with an adult or aging population in a clinical setting. AAS degree. Two years of supervisory experience working in a health care facility.
• Preferred: Gerontology Certification.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (within two weeks of the posting date). If no candidate is selected within the initial review, additional applications will be considered, but the posting will close once a finalist is identified, at a minimum, two weeks after the initial posting date.

If no candidate is identified and hired within 90 days of initial posting, the posting will close for review and may be reposted later.

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

• The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s).

Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

• The Long Island State Veterans Home is a tobacco‑free environment. Tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on our 25‑acre campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• Essential Position: This position has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. This means that when the Long Island State Veterans Home is faced with an emergency, employees in such positions are required to remain at their work location or to report to work.
• The LISVH is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility. As such, all positions are subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary to meet the operating needs of the facility.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

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