Nursing Supervisor

SCHOFIELD RESIDENCE INC•Buffalo, NY

1d•$34 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor is directly responsible to the Assistant Director of Nursing. The job duties and responsibilities are performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, and skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision-making, and initiative. We strive to be an employer of choice: Competitive Wages Paid Time Off Sick Days Medical, Dental, Life Insurance 401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status) Tuition Reimbursement Uniform Allowance Other Perks

Requirements

Current New York State Nurse registration
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Interest in developing nursing and management abilities and furthering education in these areas through membership in professional organizations and/or participation in workshops and seminars.
Previous experience as a Charge Nurse or Supervisor in long term care is preferred.

Nice To Haves

preferably a B.S. in nursing

Responsibilities

Introduce, observe, and supervise new procedures.
Consult with nursing staff regarding nursing procedures and recommend nursing policies.
Assume administrative responsibility in the absence of other administrative personnel.
Supervise adherence to care plans.
Arrange for or provide resident/family counseling, if necessary, and in conjunction with Social Services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Conduct staff conferences, at least monthly.
Provide information and/or resolve resident care problems.
Identify those components of the nursing regimen which may be delegated to allied nursing personnel and provide teaching and guidance when necessary.
Assign, re-assign staff to meet staffing needs.
Perform duties as listed on job description for staff nurse as necessary.
Interpret principles of good management to nursing personnel and implement application of these principles in daily work in cooperation with other departments.
Assess unit needs by making periodic rounds of unit.
Supervise implementation of nursing regime for assigned resident, including evaluation and revision of regime as indicated.
Communicate to physician, family or designated representative, condition changes occurring with the resident or significant events r/t the resident, in a timely fashion.
Evaluate emergencies and determine emergency measures to be used; give or direct emergency treatment required by residents or personnel; notify physician in the case of accidents; complete incident/accident reports.
Counsel/discipline nursing personnel when necessary including verbal and written warnings, post suspension follow-up, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing.
Collect statistics, prepare and submit records as required, maintain accurate records and emphasize confidentiality of resident information.
Ensure the appropriate documentation of resident assessments and conditions/events.
Assist in establishing and maintaining good personal and public relations.
Assess unit needs, conditions, resources, and make changes essential to delivery of appropriate nursing care services.
Coordinate new employee orientation, including assessing skill proficiency, safety and competence in assuming responsibilities of position.
Assess employee performance with audit tools and performance evaluation, within specific time frame providing ongoing feedback to employee.
Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
Perform other related duties as required by their manager.