Registered Nurse Supervisor 1, Operating Room

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: PEF Job Summary: The Department of Perioperative Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse Supervisor 1, Operating Room. The Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 (T&RC) is supervisory level, and provides administrative and clinical supervision to lower-level registered nurses and direct care staff; oversees and coordinates nursing services for an assigned unit; and may be involved in teaching and orientation functions. Illustrative Duties Plans, directs, and supervises nursing services on an assigned unit, including direct supervision of Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) and other staff. Directs the development and implementation of nursing care plans on a unit. Provides individual care, and functions as an educator and nursing services expert. Assesses work methods of nursing staff and provides feedback to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of care delivered. Coordinates medical and nursing care needs with other health care providers and departments. Ensures proper functioning of equipment and unit compliance with safety and environmental standards. Monitors nursing care quality standards, and implements corrective actions as needed. Attends and participates in medical committees to represent nursing staff needs and the individual population, and participates in writing of care standards. Identifies staff training needs and collaborates with unit educators to develop and implement educational programs. Develops and implements orientation plans for new employees and participates in staffing decisions.

Requirements

• Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State
• 3-years of post-licensure acute care clinical nursing experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing can substitute for 1-year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience
• A Master’s Degree in Nursing can substitute for 2-years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises nursing services on an assigned unit, including direct supervision of Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) and other staff.
• Directs the development and implementation of nursing care plans on a unit.
• Provides individual care, and functions as an educator and nursing services expert.
• Assesses work methods of nursing staff and provides feedback to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of care delivered.
• Coordinates medical and nursing care needs with other health care providers and departments.
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment and unit compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Monitors nursing care quality standards, and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Attends and participates in medical committees to represent nursing staff needs and the individual population, and participates in writing of care standards.
• Identifies staff training needs and collaborates with unit educators to develop and implement educational programs.
• Develops and implements orientation plans for new employees and participates in staffing decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees