Nurse Supervisor (Associate Director) - NS 26-14866

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE:  Nurse Supervisor (Associate Director)

JOB DETAILS

Location: New York, NY 10037
Duration: 14 Weeks - CONTRACT [NO BENEFITS]
Specialty: PICU / General Pediatrics / NICU
Shift: Day Shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Schedule: 5 days per week
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Pay Rate:

• Travel: $3600-$3,700 per week.
• Local: $3250-$3,300 per week.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Nurse Supervisor plans, develops, and implements programs to improve patient care quality and employee performance. The role monitors nursing practices, evaluates unit performance in collaboration with nurse managers, and assists with corrective actions when necessary. The Nurse Supervisor also develops and maintains systems for tracking medication errors, employee counseling, and performance improvement activities. The position supports pediatric and neonatal care services, including the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), General Pediatrics, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Primary source verification of RN license and registration through the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 7 years of nursing experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in employee performance management, staff supervision, counseling, medication error tracking, and patient care oversight.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Candidates should have 2 years of experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• Operating Room (OR)
• Mother-Baby
• Inpatient Pediatrics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Experience in pediatric or neonatal clinical settings.
• Experience in nursing leadership, clinical operations, and quality improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development and Quality

• Plan, develop, and implement programs to improve patient care and nursing staff performance.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Monitor patient care standards and evaluate nursing practices across assigned units.
• Collaborate with nurse managers to assess unit performance and identify areas for improvement.

Staff Supervision and Performance

• Provide guidance, supervision, and support to nursing personnel.
• Recommend and assist with corrective actions related to employee performance and patient care concerns.
• Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems for medication errors, staff counseling, and performance-related issues.

Medication Safety and Compliance

• Monitor medication error trends and support initiatives to improve medication safety.
• Promote compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidential employee and patient records.

Communication and Operations

• Communicate effectively with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Support clinical operations across PICU, General Pediatrics, and NICU, as assigned.