RN Supervisor

St. John's Living; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Living is seeking a Clinical Resource Nurse to provide direct nursing care coordination across shifts in a long-term care setting. You will interface with the care team to ensure seamless patient care, document accurately, and support the Neighborhood Coordinator in staffing decisions.

The role requires a New York RN license, CPR, and LTC experience; you will lead, teach, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining a safe, resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Registered Professional Nursing License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year of Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Must possess good organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with residents and care for their needs.
• Technical competence in MS Word, email, AOD.
• Meet and maintain technical competencies as defined by the position Skill Checklist.
• Identify and delegate suitable components of care to RN’s, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Utilize knowledge base of group dynamics when working with residents, participating in staff and interdisciplinary meetings.

Responsibilities

• Interface for resident care needs communication with team members, utilizing an in-depth knowledge base to ensure follow-through on problems.
• Receive and give facility shift report. Make neighborhood rounds to assess resident care needs and staff needs.
• Determine optimal utilization of staff for the delivery of nursing services throughout the shift. Procure additional staff when indicated if assistance is needed by the Neighborhood Coordinator on call.
• Post accurate BIPA information each shift when there is no Neighborhood Coordinator in the facility.
• Develop knowledge and application of state and federal regulations.
• Recognize, report, and intervene on safety hazards.
• Obtain medications and/or supplies to ensure the provision of resident nursing care.
• Work collaboratively with neighborhood leadership to maintain continuity of resident care.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Consistently monitor the quality of care provided to residents on assigned shifts.
• Maintain close working relationships with other departments providing support services to the residents during the shift.
• Assess and evaluate changes in the health status of residents.
• Develop and implement an interim plan of care in consultation with the physician, core team, and nursing team when appropriate.
• Make recommendations to Clinical Coordinator, Neighborhood Administrator or Neighborhood Coordinator regarding staffing needs and patterns.
• Work with the Neighborhood Coordinator and Neighborhood Administrator to provide appropriate counseling, instruction, or experience.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Care planning

Tools

MS Word

Email

AOD

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Are you ready to love what you do?

St. John’s Brand Characteristics

Core Organizational Competencies

What are the expectations of me at St. John’s?

• St. John’s Brand Characteristics - Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative and Fun towards residents, families and colleagues.
• Teamwork - Actively participates. Assists team members; offers encouragement. Acknowledges/welcomes residents. Keeps team members informed. Recognizes achievements and efforts of others.
• Job Knowledge - Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of job. Remains current on job related changes and trends.
• Planning/Organization - Demonstrates initiative; plans appropriately. Uses time, materials, and resources effectively. Organizes work to ensure commitment and priorities.
• Productivity - Consistently maintains high activity and efficiently produces acceptable volume of work. Consistently meets deadlines and commitments.
• Quality - Consistently produces accurate, timely work which meets required quality standards. Pays attention to detail. Sets high standards of performance for self and actively seeks continuous improvement. Provides person-driven care.
• Reliability - Consistently delivers on commitments. Can be counted on to accomplish tasks without follow-up. Available when required by resident or team and can be counted on to help or assist when needed. Responds on time.
• Demeanor (attitude) - Embraces change with optimism. Addresses concerns appropriately. Positively communicates. Good listener. Consistently maintains a positive demeanor.

Position Competencies

• Provide the interface for communication of resident care needs with team members, utilizing an in-depth knowledge base to ensure comprehensive follow-through on problems
• Receive and give facility shift report. Make neighborhood rounds to assess resident care needs and staff needs
• Determine optimal utilization of staff for the delivery of nursing services throughout the shift. Procure additional staff when indicated if assistance is needed by the Neighborhood Coordinator on call
• Post accurate BIPA information each shift when there is no Neighborhood Coordinator in the facility
• Develop knowledge and application of state and federal regulations
• Recognize, report, and intervene on safety hazards
• Obtain medications and/or supplies to ensure the provision of resident nursing care
• Work collaboratively with neighborhood leadership to maintain continuity of resident care
• Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff
• Consistently monitor the quality of care provided to residents on assigned shifts
• Maintain close working relationships with other departments providing support services to the residents during the shift
• Assess and evaluate changes in the health status of residents
• Develop and implement an interim plan of care in consultation with the physician, core team, and nursing team when appropriate
• Make recommendations to Clinical Coordinator, Neighborhood Administrator or Neighborhood Coordinator regarding staffing needs and patterns
• Work with the Neighborhood Coordinator and Neighborhood Administrator to provide appropriate counseling, instruction, or experience. Is authorized to take disciplinary action as necessary using the SJH Corrective Disciplinary Process. Provide communication related to disciplinary action to Neighborhood Administrator and Clinical Coordinators
• Is the primary clinical nursing resource for nursing staff on assigned shift
• Support and implement St. John’s small homes philosophy
• Assures accurate completion of 24-hour report on each household using AOD
• Help with other duties as needed that support the Core Team to fulfill St. John’s mission, vision, and brand characteristics

Additional Responsibilities

(for those assigned to 1 or more households as Clinical Resource Nurse)

• Serve as Clinical Resource Nurse to designated household(s)
• In collaboration with Clinical Coordinators and Neighborhood Administrators, identify educational needs of nursing staff
• Maintain frequent contact with Nurse Leaders regarding clinical issues on their households, preferably daily in person, by phone or via email
• Provide support to Clinical Coordinators to ensure that care plans are appropriate, up to date, and completed in a timely manner
• Review and signs all care plans and kardexes drafted or revised by LPN Clinical Coordinators
• Provide support to Clinical Coordinators to ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments
• Assist Clinical Coordinators as needed in accessing additional resources e.g., equipment, supplies, training, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Sits, stands, and walks most of the day. Frequent movement of residents. Frequent moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.

Exposure to Conditions

• May be exposed to infections, odors, and psychosocial behaviors

Requirements

Qualifications & Education Required

What is required to be successful on the job?

• Current New York State Registered Professional Nursing License
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum 1 year of Long-Term Care experience preferred
• Must possess good organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to interact with residents and care for their needs

What are the required skills that set me apart from other candidates?

• Technical competence in MS Word, email, AOD
• Meet and maintain technical competencies as defined by the position Skill Checklist and establish high standards of care
• Identify and delegate suitable components of care to RN’s, LPNs, and CNAs. Supervise, teach, and provide guidance as necessary
• Utilize knowledge base of group dynamics when working with residents, participating in staff and interdisciplinary meetings
• Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development