Nurse Supervisor

Nurse SupervisorAt the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Nurse Supervisors are critical members of the team who coordinate and supervise the care of the residents on the assigned shift. Nurse Supervisors work closely with the Nurse/Manager(s) in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the residents. Nurse Supervisors work closely with the In-service Coordinator, Infection Control, Wound Care Specialist and Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure that the skill needs of the staff promote quality of resident care. Nurse Supervisors will be required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis as well as cover other shifts as needed. Duties of a Nurse Supervisor may include the following but are not limited to:Assists the Director of Nursing in the development of an effective reporting system between all levels of staff from shift to shift.Collaborates with the Nurse/Managers in the supervision and management of the staff on assigned shift.Supervises and evaluates the care needs of the residents and ensures the following on his/her assigned shift:The appropriate numbers and skill level of staff.Adequate and appropriate supplies.Adequate and functioning equipment.Safe and clean environmentEnsures that all staff understand, protect, and promote the rights of each resident.Manages, coordinates and communicates with other professionals and departments to ensure the care of residents.Collaborates and effectively communicates with other professionals and departments to ensure the care of residents.Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and Quality Assurance Coordinator in collecting and evaluating data relevant to the function of the department and the quality of resident care.Acts as a role model for staff and preceptor for student nurses.Accessible to residents, families, visitors to listen and respond to concerns or inquiries in a positive and timely manner.Collaborates with the In-service Coordinator to identify and providing for the in-service needs of the staff and the implementation of an effective orientation program.Qualifications Required Qualifications:NYS Registered Nurse License.Clinical practice experience working with an adult or aging population in a clinical setting.AAS degree.Two years of supervisory experience working in a health care facility.Preferred Qualifications:Gerontology CertificationResume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.