Per Diem Nurse Supervisor

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Nurse Supervisors are critical members of the team who coordinate and supervise the care of the residents on the assigned shift. Nurse Supervisors work closely with the Nurse/Manager(s) in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the residents. Nurse Supervisors work closely with the In-service Coordinator, Infection Control, Wound Care Specialist and Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure that the skill needs of the staff promote quality of resident care. Nurse Supervisors will be required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis as well as cover other shifts as needed.

Requirements

NYS Registered Nurse License
Clinical practice experience working with an adult or aging population in a clinical setting
AAS degree
Two years of supervisory experience working in a health care facility

Nice To Haves

Gerontology Certification

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Nursing in the development of an effective reporting system between all levels of staff from shift to shift.
Collaborates with the Nurse/Managers in the supervision and management of the staff on assigned shift.
Supervises and evaluates the care needs of the residents and ensures the following on his/her assigned shift: The appropriate numbers and skill level of staff. Adequate and appropriate supplies. Adequate and functioning equipment. Safe and clean environment
Ensures that all staff understand, protect, and promote the rights of each resident.
Manages, coordinates and communicates with other professionals and departments to ensure the care of residents.
Collaborates and effectively communicates with other professionals and departments to ensure the care of residents.
Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and Quality Assurance Coordinator in collecting and evaluating data relevant to the function of the department and the quality of resident care.
Acts as a role model for staff and preceptor for student nurses.
Accessible to residents, families, visitors to listen and respond to concerns or inquiries in a positive and timely manner.
Collaborates with the In-service Coordinator to identify and providing for the in-service needs of the staff and the implementation of an effective orientation program.