Nursing Supervisor

SCHOFIELD RESIDENCE INC•Buffalo, NY

27d•$34 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible to the Assistant Director of Nursing and oversees nursing operations and resident care. The role requires applying professional knowledge, technical skills, sound judgment, decision-making, initiative, and attention to quality and quantity of work. The supervisor supports residents in achieving their goals and maintaining an optimal quality of life while helping deliver senior care services. The Nursing Supervisor introduces and oversees procedures, advises nursing staff, ensures care plans and nursing regimens are implemented and evaluated, coordinates staffing and employee development, and addresses resident-care concerns and emergencies. The supervisor also maintains records and confidentiality, participates in discharge planning, and collaborates with physicians, families, Social Services, and other departments. The position is an evening-shift, full-time role at Schofield Residence in Kenmore, New York.

Requirements

Current New York State nurse registration.
Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Interest in developing nursing and management abilities and furthering education through professional organizations, workshops, or seminars.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Previous experience as a Charge Nurse or Supervisor in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Introduce, observe, and supervise new procedures.
Consult with nursing staff regarding nursing procedures and recommend nursing policies.
Assume administrative responsibility when other administrative personnel are absent.
Supervise adherence to resident care plans.
Arrange for or provide resident and family counseling when necessary, in conjunction with Social Services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Conduct staff conferences at least monthly.
Provide information and resolve resident-care problems.
Identify nursing-regimen components that may be delegated to allied nursing personnel, and provide teaching and guidance as needed.
Assign and reassign staff to meet staffing needs.
Perform staff nurse duties as necessary.
Interpret good management principles for nursing personnel and support their application in daily work with other departments.
Assess unit needs through periodic rounds.
Supervise implementation of nursing regimens for assigned residents, including evaluation and revision as indicated.
Communicate resident condition changes and significant events to the physician, family, or designated representative in a timely manner.
Evaluate emergencies, determine and provide or direct emergency measures, notify physicians about accidents, and complete incident and accident reports.
Counsel or discipline nursing personnel when necessary, including verbal and written warnings and post-suspension follow-up, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing.
Collect statistics, prepare and submit required records, maintain accurate records, and emphasize confidentiality of resident information.
Ensure appropriate documentation of resident assessments, conditions, and events.
Help establish and maintain good personal and public relations.
Assess unit needs, conditions, and resources, and make changes needed to deliver appropriate nursing care services.
Coordinate new employee orientation, including assessment of skill proficiency, safety, and competence in assuming job responsibilities.
Assess employee performance using audit tools and performance evaluations within specified time frames, and provide ongoing feedback.
Maintain professional competence through continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
Perform other related duties as required by the manager.