R.N. Off-Shift Director (Part-Time, Evening/Nights)

Rochester Regional Health

19d•$41 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The R.N. Off-Shift Director provides oversight of RN, LPN, CNA, and secretarial staff in their daily duties and helps resolve clinical issues and processes on assigned units. Acting as a clinical resource, the director works with the nurse manager, staff, and providers to identify plans of care for residents. The position supports the nurse manager in developing work plans to meet financial, quality, safety, and operational targets, and models the organization’s Brand Promise and Core Values to provide superior customer service. This part-time position is based at Park Ridge Living Center in the Long-Term Care department. The schedule is Monday through Friday and every other weekend. Park Ridge Living Center is described as a CMS 5-Star facility and offers care in Wegman Cottages or a hospital-connected rehabilitation unit. The posting also mentions career advancement, shift differentials, overtime, full benefits, and tuition and student loan assistance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
One to three years of nursing experience.
Registered in New York State as a registered nurse professional.
BLS – Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
RN – Registered Nurse credential from the NYS Office of Professions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Long-term post-acute care nursing experience preferred.
One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure short- and long-term Nursing Department staff schedules follow established guidelines.
Facilitate emergency medical assessment and resident care, including interventions, transportation, and other needed resources.
Serve as a clinical resource to staff for problem solving, assessments, special procedures, and clinical skill enhancement.
Coordinate with nursing staff, resident units, and the admissions department to support rapid resident admissions, including obtaining evaluations as indicated.
Assist the staff development coordinator in promoting planned nursing staff in-services according to the master schedule or plan.
Maintain continuity of resident status with hospital supervisory staff and Nursing Administration.
Supervise the M.D.R., interacting with residents, families, and staff to provide safe and pleasant mealtimes and ensure required records are completed appropriately.
Facilitate the Nursing Department quality assurance program, including designated audits and resulting actions.
In the Nurse Manager’s absence, counsel and discipline staff according to policy.
Assist with Charge Nurse duties as needed while maintaining overall supervisory responsibility.
Participate in the Nursing Department and facility quality improvement program.
At PRLC, assist with Charge Nurse duties on alternate floors on weekends while maintaining overall weekend supervisory responsibility.
At PRLC, evaluate and make Medicare determinations for patients readmitted on weekends and attempt to notify families of decisions.