Nurse Supervisor - Part-time Night Shift

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, Nurse Supervisors coordinate and supervise resident care on their assigned shift. They work closely with Nurse/Managers to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care, and with the In-service Coordinator, Infection Control, Wound Care Specialist, and Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure staff skills support quality care. This part-time position is on the night shift. It requires rotating weekend and holiday work, coverage of other shifts as needed, and schedule changes when necessary to meet the operating needs of the 24/7 facility. It is designated as essential, requiring employees to remain at or report to work during emergencies. Working conditions may include exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, tissue, accidents, injuries, and illness. The role may involve unpredictable emergency or crisis situations, irregular hours, and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries. Respiratory protection may be required, which may prohibit facial hair. Before starting, the selected candidate must pass a background investigation and pre-employment physical and receive medical clearance from the Employee Health Department; complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references; and provide copies of required licenses or certificates. The Long Island State Veterans Home is a tobacco-free environment across its 25-acre campus.

Requirements

New York State Registered Nurse license.
Clinical practice experience working with an adult or aging population in a clinical setting.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Two years of supervisory experience working in a health care facility.
Provide a resume/CV and cover letter with the online application.
Successfully clear a background investigation and complete a pre-employment physical with medical clearance.
Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
Provide a copy of required license(s) or certificate(s).

Nice To Haves

Gerontology Certification

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing in developing an effective reporting system between staff levels across shifts.
Collaborate with Nurse/Managers in supervising and managing staff on the assigned shift.
Supervise and evaluate residents’ care needs and ensure appropriate staffing numbers and skill levels, adequate supplies, functioning equipment, and a safe, clean environment.
Ensure staff understand, protect, and promote residents’ rights.
Manage, coordinate, and communicate with other professionals and departments to ensure resident care.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Quality Assurance Coordinator to collect and evaluate data relevant to department function and quality of resident care.
Serve as a role model for staff and a preceptor for student nurses.
Be accessible to residents, families, and visitors and respond to concerns or inquiries positively and promptly.
Collaborate with the In-service Coordinator to identify and meet staff in-service needs and implement an effective orientation program.
Work rotating weekends and holidays and cover other shifts as needed.