The Homestead RN Nurse Supervisor - FT Nights

Nurse Manager - Long Term Care

Certifications: BLS (AHA or RQI only).

Minimum: Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Professional Nursing. Preferred: BSN

License: Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse licensure

Certifications: BLS required through AHA or RQI system during clinical orientation. CPI obtained within 90 days of hire.

Job Functions:

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing - LTC and in accordance with established policies and procedures, oversees the operation of the nursing units and personally or through subordinates, provides clinical supervision to employees assigned to the various nursing units.
• Assures quality resident care through teaching and supervision of staff on respective shifts.
• Communicates with Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager regarding identified and potential unit problems and collaborates with Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Managers to resolve problems. Contacts Director of Nursing on off hours for only those critical issues requiring resolution and leaves appropriate communication at work for all other items.
• Makes sound administrative decisions in the absence of the Director of Nursing and the Administrator - LTC (off-shift/weekends) within identified scope of responsibility.

Other Requirements: Under the direction of the Director of Nursing - LTC and in accordance with established policies and procedures, oversees the operation of the nursing units and personally or through subordinates, provides clinical supervision to employees assigned to the various nursing units. Ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff, department managers, ancillary services and customers in a professional and courteous manner. Demonstrated ability to manage self professionally in stressful situations. Ability to facilitate clinical management, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling. Familiarity with NYSDOH requirements. Demonstrated excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication (written and oral), analytical, and organizational skills. Computer literacy. Exposure Control Classification: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve a potential contact with blood, body fluids, tissue. Customer Focus: Models, exemplifies and leads in accordance with Healing Environment principles. Specifically: being professional, communicating effectively, and attending to the care environment. This is evidenced by work behavior which ensures safety, promotes dignity, respect and well-being, and exemplifies healthy relationships.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill - Required /Desired - Amount - of Experience

NYS RN licensure - Required - 0

BLS (through AHA or RQI specifically) - Required - 0