Nurse Unit Supervisor: Staffing, Care & Quality

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks a Supervisor of Nursing to plan, supervise, and participate in delivering quality nursing care and to provide consultation to nursing and health care professionals. Supervises professional, para-professional, clerical and clinical support staff within the unit.

The role requires supervisory experience, RN licensure in NY, and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Master’s preferred) with BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or Charge Nurse position is required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing is required; a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license and current NYS registration; Current BLS and ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts nursing assignments to accommodate changes in patient census and acuity using staffing plans.
• Records staffing changes and absenteeism.
• Directs development, implementation and evaluation of nursing regimens for patients within a unit.
• Assesses patient needs, monitors condition and provides nursing care as directed by medical staff.
• Supervises the clinical performance of nursing personnel.
• Contributes to quality assurance programs and implements changes as recommended.
• Identifies resources to resolve patient, family, or staff issues.
• Advocates for the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
• Evaluates staffing and equipment needs; ensures shift resources via on-call processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks a Supervisor of Nursing to plan, supervise, and participate in delivering quality nursing care and to provide consultation to nursing and health care professionals. Supervises professional, para-professional, clerical and clinical support staff within the unit.

The role requires supervisory experience, RN licensure in NY, and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Master’s preferred) with BLS and ACLS certifications.