Nursing Supervisor (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp•Shelton, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing, the Nursing Supervisor is responsible for carrying out established standards of practice and care and directing the continuing provision of nursing services. In collaboration with Clinical Nurse Managers, the supervisor takes reasonable steps to ensure the quality, safety, and appropriateness of care at Masonicare at Bishop Wicke. The role upholds the nursing program during the off shift by allocating nursing personnel, coordinating nursing activities, supervising nursing staff, and serving as a clinical resource. Care and services should reflect person-centered principles, including dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated support and treatment, and personalization to residents’ needs.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional nursing; a BS in nursing or a healthcare-related field is specified.
Current RN registration and license in the State of Connecticut.
CPR certification.
Ability to accurately assess and prioritize resident needs.
Management and supervisory skills.
Ability to resolve conflicts.
Interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of computers.
Provide care and services demonstrating person-centered principles, including dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated care and support, and personalized treatment.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain departmental policies, procedures, and objectives to ensure nursing practice standards are consistently met throughout the facility.
Uphold the nursing program during the off shift by allocating nursing personnel, coordinating nursing activities, supervising nursing staff, and serving as a clinical resource.
Provide care based on residents’ or patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, age-related, and individual needs and abilities.
Interact professionally with staff, physicians, patients, and families to support effective and efficient care delivery.
Communicate with staff through verbal reports and written documentation, and attend administrative meetings to share important information with off-shift staff.
Support professional growth and development by participating in educational programs inside and outside the facility.
Attend education programs, mandatory in-service sessions, and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.