RN Supervisor: Lead Geriatric Care & Quality

Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway seeks an RN Supervisor to oversee day-to-day nursing activities, coordinate resident care, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies. You will communicate facility procedures and supervise charge nurses, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs during your shift.

The ideal candidate will hold an active RN license in New York, have geriatric experience, and be CPR certified.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignments.
• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of employment. Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice including the administration of medications.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Makes decisions relevant to the operation and management of the facility during the assigned shift.
• Verifies that the resident's physician and family is notified when there is a significant clinical development in the resident's condition or if the resident requires immediate medical care.
• Makes decisions concerning staffing in the facility such as replacing call outs, authorizing overtime and reassigning personnel when appropriate.
• Assumes independent responsibility for yearly written evaluations of charge nurses and documents accurately their strengths, weaknesses and the steps taken to improve their performance.
• Assumes independent responsibilities for documenting disciplinary concerns for charge nurses on designated shifts, including reprimands, oral and written warnings, and recommending the suspension or discharge of an employee.
• Directs proper handling of resident care emergencies.
• Makes house rounds and consults with charge nurse concerning new admissions and acutely/seriously ill residents.
• Ensures availability of supplies and that all equipment is in proper working order.
• Supervises to ensure the proper completion of accident/incident documentation and notification.
• Functions as Charge Nurse RN in the event that there is a call out and the nurse cannot be replaced.
• Assists in on-going Quality Assurance of resident care and documentation.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by ADNS.
• Conducts in-services during assigned shifts according to pre-determined schedules. Records attendance.

Skills

English literacy

Elder care empathy

Work hours flexibility

RN license (NY)

Nursing theory & meds

CPR certification

Education

Associate's Nursing Degree

Job description

Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway seeks an RN Supervisor to oversee day-to-day nursing activities, coordinate resident care, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies. You will communicate facility procedures and supervise charge nurses, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs during your shift.

The ideal candidate will hold an active RN license in New York, have geriatric experience, and be CPR certified.