Staff RN (Relief Supervisor)

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center•Rome, NY

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About The Position

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility focused on helping residents achieve optimal health and well-being through personalized goals, respectful and compassionate care, and teamwork. The facility recently underwent a large-scale renovation and is under new management and administration. The Staff RN (Relief Supervisor) works as a floor nurse and may serve as a backup to the RN Supervisor, supervising as needed on their shift. The role involves providing nursing care to assigned residents, administering medications and treatments, documenting care, and supporting the operation of the nursing department and facility. Relief supervisors may also organize staffing in accordance with resident needs and help monitor the delivery and documentation of resident care. The position is available full-time or part-time. The posting advertises higher rates, a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, and benefits beginning at 22.5 hours per week, including Aetna health benefits starting on the first day of the month after hire.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Licensed and registered in good standing as an RN in New York State.
Sincere desire to work with elderly, chronically ill, and disabled people.
Spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
Knowledge of residents’ medical, social, and psychological needs; general nursing theory and practice; and infection prevention principles and methods.
Ability to communicate well verbally with residents, families, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience with geriatric patients is desirable but not required; new graduate RNs are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to care for designated residents.
Administer medications and treatments and document care appropriately on the assigned nursing unit.
Report ongoing observation and assessment findings to the designated Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, and/or Unit Manager.
Apply knowledge of basic test and laboratory collection values and provide direct resident care consistent with policies, procedures, the Resident Bill of Rights, and clinical standards.
Respond promptly to resident concerns and needs.
Use effective interpersonal skills to support quality resident care.
Prepare resident assignments based on residents’ needs and personnel competency.
Monitor and evaluate the flow of activity and delivery of resident care, including positioning and bathing.
Ensure CNAs complete documentation such as activities of daily living and meal intake records.
As a relief supervisor, back up the RN Supervisor and supervise as needed on the shift.
Support operation of the nursing department and facility and organize and maintain staffing guidelines to meet resident needs.
Be punctual and provide proper notification in the event of lateness or absence.