RN Supervisor

Cfg Health System; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health System in Cooperstown, NY is seeking an RN Supervisor to provide clinical leadership and supervision of nursing staff in a correctional health care setting. You will help ensure safe patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient daily operations.

You will assist in staffing, training, performance oversight, and coordination of care, while serving as a clinical resource, and you will participate in CQI activities and audits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ASN or BSN; BSN preferred).
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; supervisory/charge nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff, including daily assignments, scheduling, and oversight of clinical responsibilities.
• Ensures nursing care is delivered in accordance with CFG Health, custody, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Provides clinical guidance and serves as a resource to nursing and support staff.
• Conducts routine rounds to monitor workflow, patient care delivery, and adherence to protocols.
• Assists in training, onboarding, and competency validation of new and existing nursing staff.
• Monitors quality of care, identifies areas of improvement, and participates in CQI activities.
• Delegates tasks appropriately according to staff scope of practice and facility requirements.
• Responds to medical emergencies, supervises care, and ensures accurate documentation.
• Reviews nursing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinates with HSA/DON on staffing needs, performance concerns, and operational issues.
• Supports medication administration workflows, ensuring compliance with facility and safety standards.
• Ensures proper communication between shifts through handoff reports and documentation.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
• Assists with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Maintains accurate incident, sick call, and operational records as assigned.
• Promotes a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical-thinking

Leadership

Communication

EMR

Team collaboration

High-stress

Confidentiality

Education

ASN or BSN

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Cooperstown, NY 13326Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $58.00 - $58.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Summary:

The RN Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical leadership, supervision, and support to the nursing staff within the correctional healthcare setting. This role ensures that daily operations run efficiently, nursing practices meet all regulatory and facility standards, and patient care is delivered safely and effectively. The RN Supervisor assists in staffing, training, performance oversight, and coordination of care while serving as a clinical resource to the team.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Supervises nursing staff, including daily assignments, scheduling, and oversight of clinical responsibilities.
• Ensures nursing care is delivered in accordance with CFG Health, custody, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Provides clinical guidance and serves as a resource to nursing and support staff.
• Conducts routine rounds to monitor workflow, patient care delivery, and adherence to protocols.
• Assists in training, onboarding, and competency validation of new and existing nursing staff.
• Monitors quality of care, identifies areas of improvement, and participates in CQI activities.
• Delegates tasks appropriately according to staff scope of practice and facility requirements.
• Responds to medical emergencies, supervises care, and ensures accurate documentation.
• Reviews nursing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinates with HSA/DON on staffing needs, performance concerns, and operational issues.
• Supports medication administration workflows, ensuring compliance with facility and safety standards.
• Ensures proper communication between shifts through handoff reports and documentation.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
• Assists with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Maintains accurate incident, sick call, and operational records as assigned.
• Promotes a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

QualificationsMinimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ASN or BSN required; BSN preferred).
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience (correctional, emergency, acute care, or similar preferred).
• Prior supervisory or charge nurse experience strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem‑ing skills.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with custody, medical, and mental health teams.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Ability to maintain composure in high‑stress or emergent situations.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift.
• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to respond to emergencies, perform CPR, and assist in patient transfers.