Nursing Shift Supervisor - Unity Hospital

Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Hospital is seeking a Nursing Shift Supervisor to lead nursing teams during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role focuses on problem solving, clinical expertise, and staff mentoring to optimize patient flow on the Unity campus.

The position supports multiple units across the campus, with emphasis on safe staffing, resource allocation, and adherence to patient rights and care standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• RN license in New York State.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• ACLS preferred.
• Charge nurse experience in an acute care environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care during off shifts.
• Mentor and coach staff.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff mentoring

Clinical expertise

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Nursing Shift Supervisor

Location: Unity Hospital

Status: Full Time - 40 Hours

Schedule: Off Shifts - Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

SUMMARY:

The Nursing Shift Supervisor is a Nursing Leader who serves as a resource for problem solving, provides clinical expertise, facilitates staff mentoring and coaching, facilitates patient flow during the off shifts (typically, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays). This role supports all nursing throughout the Unity campus, approximately 400 beds across med/surg, obstetrics, critical care, and emergency.

Unity Hospital is a 471-bed community hospital in the town of Greece. After a four-year total renovation in 2014, Unity is now the only Monroe County hospital to feature all private patient rooms and free parking. Unity offers a broad range of specialty centers, including the Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation Center, the Charles J. August Joint Replacement Center, and the August Family Birth Place. The hospital is also a New York State-designated Stroke Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Decision Making: Provides on site management of the hospital or long term care during the off shift, normally when hospital or long term care management is not on site. Manages the delivery of patient care and manages any issues that arise. Manages occurrences during the shift ensuring appropriate documentation. Rounds on patients and families with concerns or complaints. Provides guidance to unit staff in all matters related to resource availability, staffing, flexing, and floating staff.
• Patient Care: Collaborates with staff to provide considerate care that respects patient's personal values, beliefs, taking spiritual and cultural needs into account. Supports patients and families participation in making informed decisions. Reinforces Patients Rights, Collaborates with staff to assess patient's physical, psychological, and social status needs.
• Staffing: Allocates and reallocates human resources appropriately. Maintains staffing patterns. Ensures safe staffing with appropriate skill mix for all units for the current and on-coming shift; implements actions to address staffing needs for those shifts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• RN licensed in New York State
• Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• ACLS
• Previous charge nurse experience in an acute care environment

EDUCATION:

BS: Nursing

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:

$85,000.00 - $125,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.