RN - Nursing Supervisor
About The Position
Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse to lead clinical operations and support nursing teams in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. The Nursing Supervisor oversees nursing care delivery during the assigned shift, supports staff across units, responds to clinical and operational needs, and helps ensure quality resident care and service excellence. The role provides visible clinical leadership and coordinates nursing operations while working closely with the Director of Nursing and ADON. Additional clinical resources are available through Elderwood Administrative Services, including organization-wide direction from the Chief Nursing Officer and support from an assigned Regional Nurse Consultant. The facility’s post-acute setting includes a subacute rehabilitation unit serving people transitioning from hospital to home. Clinical needs may include IV therapy, PICC-line management, wound vacs, complex wound care, ostomy care, enteral feeding, and dialysis coordination. Elderwood describes opportunities for nurses to strengthen clinical skills, take on additional responsibility, and pursue future paths in education, unit management, and nursing leadership. Eligible current and aspiring Directors of Nursing may have advanced development opportunities through Widener University’s Director of Nursing Leadership Academy.
Requirements
- Current state license in the applicable state and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- At least two years of nursing experience.
- At least one year of experience in a nursing leadership role.
- Current BLS/CPR.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Nice To Haves
- Interest or experience in geriatrics.
- Experience with the dementia population is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Supervise nursing care services and nursing personnel across assigned units.
- Conduct rounds and provide clinical support and guidance to staff.
- Monitor resident conditions and ensure timely communication of changes.
- Assist with admissions, evaluations, care planning, and resident oversight.
- Support safe medication administration and treatment delivery.
- Assist with staffing coordination and assignment adjustments.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and support to nursing staff.
- Ensure documentation, workflows, and assignments are completed appropriately.
- Participate in shift-to-shift communication and operational updates.
- Promote a collaborative, respectful, team-focused environment.
- Help maintain compliance with facility policies, CMS standards, and nursing regulations.
- Support infection prevention and facility safety initiatives.
- Assist with incident response, emergency procedures, and survey readiness.
- Participate in QAPI and performance improvement efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
