Nursing Supervisor- Gouverneur Hospital

Job Title:  Nursing Supervisor
Department:  Nursing Administration
Location:  Gouverneur Hospital
Hours Per Week: 36 scheduled weekly hours
Schedule: 12-hour days, 6:45 am- 19:15, with rotating weekend requirement

 

SUMMARY: The Nurse Supervisor is a nursing leader who serves as a resource in coordinating and overseeing patient care delivery. The Nurse Supervisor provides leadership, direction, facilitates patient flow, assures appropriate staffing, and consults with nursing, medical and administration as necessary. Maintains standards of professional nursing practice and supports both RRH and nursing philosophies and objectives, as well as initiatives. The night shift, weekend, and holiday supervisors are also the leading management person in the institution itself.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Clinical Leadership & Patient Care Oversight: Manage hospital operations during off shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care, resolving clinical issues, supporting staff in real-time decision-making, and responding to emergencies.

• Staff Support & Collaboration: Mentor and coach clinical staff, facilitate interdepartmental collaboration, support patient flow, and contribute to performance evaluations and regulatory compliance.

• Patient Advocacy & Safety: Round on patients, address concerns, ensure a safe and respectful care environment, promote informed decision-making, reinforce policies, and maintain staffing and infection control standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• 3 years’ experience in an acute care faciality or related specialty area

• Current NYS RN Licensure

• BLS certification

• ACLS within 3 months of hire

• PALS within 3 months of hire

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word required; and EPIC strongly preferred)

• Experience as a Nursing Supervisor, Director/Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse

• Previous ED experience/Critical Care experience preferred

EDUCATION:

BS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$40.86 - $57.69

CITY:

Gouverneur

POSTAL CODE:

13642

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.