Nursing Supervisor RN - Per Diem Every Other Weekend - Days-$50/Hr

Loretto•City of Auburn, NY

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor RN maintains quality clinical care for residents and clients through direct supervision of nursing staff. The position communicates policy and procedure modifications, oversees compliance, serves as a resource to clinical staff, and manages daily clinical staff activities. The schedule is every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at a base rate of $50 per hour. The supervisor oversees resident care planning and delivery, conducts assessments and rounds, provides direct care when indicated, implements physician orders, and coordinates communication among residents, families, staff, and the interdisciplinary team. The role also leads staff development, manages staffing and overtime within budget parameters, enforces policies and regulatory requirements, oversees documentation, and participates in quality assurance activities. As a manager, this position directs routine departmental operations, coordinates and delegates work, supports teamwork and staff development, supervises assigned personnel, and contributes to process improvements and budget recommendations. The supervisor is expected to model Loretto’s mission and values, provide excellent customer service, maintain reliable attendance, participate in required meetings and training, and follow health, safety, HIPAA, and other compliance requirements. The role requires walking/standing 50% of the time, sitting 40%, and lifting 10%, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Compensation is $50 per hour, including applicable shift differentials.

Requirements

At least 3 years of nursing experience, preferably including 1–2 years in an acute or long-term care setting.
Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Current New York State RN license and registration in good standing.
Proven patient assessment skills and adherence to best-practice nursing care.
Ability to supervise and guide staff while performing RN duties.
Proficiency in the care planning process.
Outstanding communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with residents, clients, and families from diverse backgrounds, including people with physical, sensory, or mental impairments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
Ability and knowledge to respond in emergency situations.
Ability to analyze problems, plan and implement resolution strategies, and evaluate outcomes.
Proficiency with computer programs and ability to learn new software rapidly.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed areas may substitute for the stated education and experience requirements.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements: walking/standing, sitting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

BSN or a BS in a related field preferred.
One to two years of experience in an acute or long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise clinical care planning and delivery, coordinate quality patient care, and review and update care plans.
Assess residents and clients upon admission and when conditions change; conduct rounds to evaluate patient condition.
Provide direct patient care when indicated.
Obtain and implement physician orders, ensuring they are accurate and complete.
Communicate with residents, clients, families, the interdisciplinary team, and staff; provide education and instruction as needed.
Communicate resident and client condition changes between shifts.
Ensure a safe and secure environment for residents, clients, staff, and visitors.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and provide clinical assessments to on-call physicians and nurse practitioners.
Provide daily leadership, direction, and prioritization to personnel in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, goals, and mission.
Plan, implement, and evaluate staff competencies, orientation, and ongoing educational needs; update training materials and maintain current clinical knowledge.
Develop and monitor staffing patterns to meet patient needs within budget; review overtime and hours worked.
Enforce bargaining unit contracts fairly and consistently and address issues in a timely manner.
Ensure annual and reorientation requirements are met and that staff comply with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Monitor compliance with third-party agencies.
Supervise completion of required clinical documentation, including skin and wound reports, ADLs, weights, nourishment records, MAR/TAR checks, admissions, discharges, incident reports, investigations, audits, and PRIs.
Monitor adherence to patient care standards through quality assurance processes, take remedial action when needed, and collect and provide requested data.
Interpret and apply organizational policy and ensure activities comply with requirements.
Delegate, organize, and coordinate daily department or site operations; promote teamwork and effective communication.
Coach staff, support constructive feedback, resolve conflicts, and use critical thinking in problem solving and decision making.
Keep current with the area of specialization and emerging practices; foster process improvements, efficient workflows, and adequate resources.
Lead or participate in meetings, teams, and task forces as requested.
Manage assigned personnel, including performance management, scheduling, and orientation; make or approve personnel recommendations with Director and Human Resources guidance.
Work with Human Resources to resolve grievances and personnel problems fairly, promptly, and consistently.
Provide input or recommendations for operating budgets as applicable.
Model Loretto’s mission, values, vision, and strategic goals; provide respectful and professional service to staff, residents, families, vendors, and visitors.
Maintain reliable attendance and work ethics; attend and participate in required meetings and training.
Follow policies, codes of conduct, health and safety requirements, HIPAA, and other compliance requirements; identify and report or correct potential safety or environmental issues.
Perform related duties as assigned.