RN Supervisor (SNF)

RN Supervisor (SNF) / Contract - Queens, NY

Location: Queens, NY Employment Type: Contract Hourly Rate: $55.00

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Deliver high-quality, skilled nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility in Queens, NY. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient well-being, adhere to care plans, and maintain compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments and implement individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician's orders.
• Monitor and document patient progress in EHR systems.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize resident outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of assigned nursing and direct care staff.
• Direct and reviews the work of nursing staff; completes performance evaluations of assign staff; and initiates appropriate counseling or disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Develops assignments and daily staffing plans for nursing care; prepares and monitors staffing schedules; and ensures adequate nursing coverage.
• Identifies staff development needs; develops, presents, and/or arranges for training on clinical nursing topics; and evaluates the effectiveness of in-service education and guidance programs.
• Ensures that staff meet requirements for first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and other agency-specific training required.
• Participates in the recruitment process, including interviewing nursing candidates, participating in orientation programs for new staff, and other hiring activities.

Clinical and Operational Oversight:

• Supervises admission and discharge planning activities; serves as a liaison to community providers, families, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.
• Maintains established standards of nursing care in accordance with State, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Makes rounds to ensure a safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment; ensure that residents' safety, well-being, and care needs are met.
• Communicates and enforces policies, procedures, and current trends in nursing practice.
• Monitors and reviews nursing documentation, such as progress notes and medication charts, for accuracy and quality; follows up with staff to resolve discrepancies.
• Assesses the quality of nursing care and assists with developing and implementing quality control programs.
• Oversees narcotics tracking and management; ensures that medical inventories are properly maintained and stored.

Administrative Participation:

• Participates in the management and administration of nursing services, including planning and program development.
• Meets with managers to review, update, and ensure the effectiveness of nursing policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Assists with department oversight, including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and committee/workgroup participation.
• Performs the duties of a Registered Nurse 1 and covers staff assignments when necessary.