RN Nursing Supervisor (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Nursing Supervisor works at the Masonicare Health Center, a 260-bed skilled nursing facility in Wallingford, Connecticut. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing, the supervisor carries out established standards of practice and care and provides direction for the continued provision of nursing services. In collaboration with Clinical Nurse Managers, the supervisor takes reasonable steps to ensure care quality, safety, and appropriateness. During the off shift, the supervisor supports the nursing program by allocating nursing personnel, coordinating nursing activities, supervising nursing staff, and serving as a clinical resource. The role provides resident and patient care appropriate to individual physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs; communicates professionally with staff, physicians, patients, and families; and shares information with off-shift staff through verbal reports and written documentation. The supervisor participates in educational programs, mandatory in-service sessions, and meetings, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a night-shift position scheduled for 16 hours per week, every other weekend. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered during the first year of employment.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional nursing.
Current registered nurse (RN) 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a healthcare-related field preferred.
One to two 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.
Support the nursing program during the off shift by allocating nursing personnel, coordinating nursing activities, and supervising nursing staff.
Serve as a clinical resource to staff.
Provide care based on the resident’s or patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs and abilities.
Interact professionally with staff, physicians, patients, and families to support effective and efficient care.
Communicate with staff through verbal reports and written documentation, and attend administrative meetings to share information with off-shift staff.
Participate in educational programs, mandatory in-service sessions, and meetings to support professional growth and development.
Perform other duties as assigned.