Nursing Shift Supervisor - Unity Hospital
About The Position
The Nursing Shift Supervisor is a nursing leader who serves as a resource for problem-solving, provides clinical expertise, supports staff mentoring and coaching, and facilitates patient flow during off shifts, typically evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role supports nursing throughout the Unity campus, across approximately 400 beds in medical/surgical, obstetrics, critical care, and emergency services. Unity Hospital is a 471-bed community hospital in Greece, New York, with all private patient rooms and free parking. Its specialty centers include the Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation Center, the Charles J. August Joint Replacement Center, and the August Family Birth Place. The hospital is a New York State-designated Stroke Center.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- Previous charge nurse experience in an acute care environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site management of the hospital or long-term care during off shifts, generally when management is not on site.
- Manage patient care delivery and issues that arise during the shift, and ensure occurrences are appropriately documented.
- Round on patients and families who have concerns or complaints.
- Guide unit staff on resource availability, staffing, flexing, and floating staff.
- Collaborate with staff to deliver considerate care that respects patients’ personal values and beliefs and accounts for spiritual and cultural needs.
- Support patient and family participation in informed decision-making and reinforce patients’ rights.
- Collaborate with staff to assess patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Allocate and reallocate human resources, maintain staffing patterns, and ensure safe staffing and appropriate skill mix for all units on current and upcoming shifts.
- Implement actions to address staffing needs for current and upcoming shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
