Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor - Part Time Evenings

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The nursing supervisor oversees nursing practice and resident care during the assigned shift in collaboration with nurse managers. The role uses the ANA standards of gerontological nursing practice as a framework and includes supervising nursing staff, supporting staff development, monitoring quality and safety, coordinating staffing, and responding to resident or staff incidents and emergencies. The supervisor communicates regularly with nursing and other healthcare professionals and helps ensure compliance with Church Home policies and procedures. The position is part time, scheduled for three flexible evening shifts per week, Monday through Friday, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., totaling 22.5–36 hours per week. Starting pay is $45.00 per hour, based on relevant experience. Additional premium pay of $2.50–$4.00 per hour is available for evening and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited professional registered nursing program.
Current New York State RN license.
Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Ability to use adult learning principles to plan, teach, direct, and assist with nursing staff learning activities.
Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and the general public.
Basic computer skills, including creating, saving, opening, closing, and locating electronic documents and emails on a personal or laptop computer, and working in an MS Windows operating system.
Ability to perform duties requiring lifting, bending, walking, and standing; occasionally lift 50-pound loads without assistance; and sit, talk, and hear.
Vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Use the ANA standards of gerontological nursing practice as a framework for professional responsibilities.
Attend and participate in nursing department management meetings.
Interpret and enforce Church Home policies and regulations and comply with established procedures.
Be competent in performing CNA and LPN duties.
Assist with new staff orientation in collaboration with the staff education coordinator and staffing coordinator.
Supervise and monitor nursing staff activities and assist with problem-solving during rounds.
Contribute to staff performance evaluations and use the discipline process when staff counseling is warranted.
Monitor staffing levels on the assigned and following shifts and replace staff who call in absent according to nursing department protocols.
Communicate regularly and promptly with nurse managers, clinical coordinators, nursing administration, nurse practitioners, physicians, dietitians, therapists, and social workers as needed.
Gather information from the supervisor or nurse manager of the previous shift each day.
Initiate or participate in quality assurance monitoring and evaluation of resident care.
Conduct and document walking rounds on units and in dining areas to assess whether safe, accurate, quality care is being delivered.
Promote respect for residents and guide staff in maintaining privacy, resident rights, and a quiet, peaceful environment.
Follow established plans for resident emergencies and staff incidents.
Implement universal precautions and monitor residents in isolation and staff compliance with isolation precautions.
Respond to emergencies under the Church Home disaster plan, assume the incident manager role, and implement the emergency response plan.
Notify the administrator on call according to the established plan.
Report unsafe conditions to security and maintenance as soon as possible.
Document incidents and accidents and follow through according to policy.
Remain familiar with established emergency procedures and staff incident procedures.
Monitor staff use of proper body mechanics when moving or transferring residents and equipment.