RN Nurse Supervisor - RNC - Weekends

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System invites applications for a nursing leadership role in a skilled nursing setting. You will assess residents on admission/readmission, coordinate care with physicians, and provide direct care along with supervising CNAs and LPNs to ensure continuity of care and safety.

The position emphasizes supervising staff, implementing care plans, and communicating with families as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in medical/surgical or nursing home settings.
• One year of supervisory experience is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents on admission and readmission; document in medical records.
• Notify physicians of changes and follow through to action.
• Provide thorough shift report and participate in rounds.
• Assess and reassess pain; educate on pain management.
• supervise nursing staff to ensure safety and reduce errors.
• Implement care plans per interdisciplinary team goals.
• Review staffing for shifts and secure adequate coverage.
• Administer medications following five rights and reduce errors.
• Lead CNA/LPN teams to achieve nursing department excellence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Patient care

Education

NY RN licensure

Job description

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNA’s, LPN’s and supportive staff members. Participates in resident and family teaching/conferences. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility’s mission.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Assesses residents on admission, readmission as well as when condition changes. Documents appropriately including medical record.
• Notifies physician of changes in resident’s condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken.
• Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift and participates in walking rounds.
• Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the resident and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supervises nursing staff to promote this.
• Implements plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals as established by the interdisciplinary care team.
• Supervises and redirects other members of the healthcare team, as needed, to accomplish the Plan of Care which has been developed.
• Reviews staffing for own shift and upcoming shifts, takes action to obtain adequate staffing.
• Administers medications, following the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Functions as a leader for the CNA’s and LPN’s by delegating in a manner that contributes to the excellence of the nursing department and maximizes teamwork.
  

Education/Experience Requirements

Required: Two years experience in a medical/surgical or nursing home. One year experience in a supervisory capacity.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Preferred:Registered Nurse licensure in NYS/BSN or related degree preferred.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 97253
Department NURSING ADMIN - RNC
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.75
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-WEEKEND OPTION
Employee Status A2 - Regular 60 Hours
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $34.00 - $51.00 Per Hour