RN Supervisor (Skilled Nursing) - Weekend/Evening

Job Description

Job Description

RN Supervisor (Skilled Nursing) – Weekend/Evening – Queens, NY

Location: Queens, NY
Employment Type: Contract
Pay: $60/hour
Schedule: Every other weekend (evening supervision)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN Supervisor to deliver high-quality skilled nursing care and oversee nursing operations in a skilled nursing facility. In this role, you'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure resident well-being, adherence to care plans, and compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay of $60/hour.
• Every-other-weekend schedule.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Meaningful work providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) degree; active New York State RN license.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing home experience in an evening supervision capacity.
• Availability to work every other weekend.
• Proficiency in patient care documentation and safe medication administration.
• Strong communication, empathy, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Immunity to Hepatitis B (proof required).
• Thorough knowledge of DOH, CMS, and federal regulations, including survey processes and requirements.
• Competency in admissions, clinical assessment and documentation, care planning, MDS (including Section GG) assessments, and DOH reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage staff confidently and professionally.
• Knowledge of regulations related to restraints, seclusion, intensive supervision, abuse prevention, and incident reporting, with the ability to develop and monitor corrective action plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned nursing and direct care staff.
• Direct and review nursing staff work; complete performance evaluations and initiate counseling or disciplinary action when necessary.
• Develop assignments and daily staffing plans; prepare and monitor schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Identify staff development needs; develop, present, or arrange clinical training and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Ensure staff meet first aid, CPR, and other required training.
• Participate in recruitment, including interviewing candidates and orienting new staff.

Clinical & Operational Oversight

• Supervise admission and discharge planning; serve as liaison to community providers, families, hospitals, and other facilities.
• Maintain established nursing care standards per state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Make rounds to ensure a safe, sanitary, therapeutic environment and that residents' safety and care needs are met.
• Communicate and enforce policies, procedures, and current nursing practice trends.
• Monitor and review nursing documentation for accuracy and quality; follow up to resolve discrepancies.
• Assess quality of nursing care and assist with quality control programs.
• Oversee narcotics tracking and management; ensure medical inventories are properly maintained and stored.

Administrative Participation:

• Participate in the management and administration of nursing services, including planning and program development.
• Meet with managers to review and update nursing policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Assist with department oversight, including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and committee participation.
• Perform RN duties and cover staff assignments when necessary.