Archcare at Ferncliff Nursing Home is looking for experienced Registered Nurses interested in supervisory role on the evening and overnight shifts in our building! We recently increased the pay structure for the position and are expanding our facility by renovating another speciality unit for residents with unique needs. This means that the clincal offerings we have in this building are diverse and vary, so we need Supervisors both able to manage staff and staffing needs, but are also clinical strong providers.

As part of the management team, the supervisor is responsible for planning and organizing, staffing and influencing , controlling and evaluating nursing service functions to provide optimum nursing care to each individual resident served with in the facility. It is also her/his responsibility to be knowledge of the established State and Federal Regulations and approve standards of patient care, in addition to established house policies and procedures: ensuring accurate interpretation and compliance. During the Course of duty she /he will be called upon to perform various technical nursing skills as well. In the absence of the Director of Nursing Service and Assistant Director of Nursing, is responsible for the operation of the Nursing Department on her shift.
Responsibilities
* Accurately interprets and assures compliance with established house policies, procedures and philosophy of care as well as state and Federal Regulations.*
Maintains optimum nursing care through effective and accurate communication with all members of the health care team on a twenty four hour basis.* Informs Administrator , Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Director of Nursing on a continuous basis of all pertinent information concerning residents, staff, families and other personnel she may deal with.
* Assess and evaluates nursing needs of each unit and assign personnel accordingly
* Finds replacements for nurses and nurse aides as needed.
* Prepares required reports and forms for Administration.
* Promotes good interpersonal relationships both intradepartmental and interdepartmental
* Organizes monthly unit meetings ensures compliance of unit meetings. Submits minutes of monthly meetings to Director of Nursing.
* Participates in committees including but not limited to Quality Assurance, Nursing Policy and procedure.
* Attends supervisor's meetings as scheduled.
* Attends Charge Nurse meetings as scheduled.
* Delegates to the Charge and Staff Nurses the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties
* Ensures that all nursing service personnel are following their respective job descriptions.
* Demonstrates sensitively to the needs of staff members, residents and families and provides reassurance and support as needed.
* Reports and documents pertinent information and problems concerning any staff members under her/his authority.
* Responsible for performance of agency nurses.
* Maintains leadership role by providing discipline, constructive criticism and issuing warnings as indicated with fairness and justice.
* Reviews performance appraisal with licensed personnel and assists them setting goals and standards of performance as needed.
* May be requested formulates nursing service schedules for respective shift.
* Attends in house meetings, conferences and inservice classes where applicable.
* Promotes growth and development of individual nurses by promoting independence and delegating responsibility and providing guidance and assistance as needed.
* Reviews evaluations yearly with the Director of Nursing.
* Inspects and observes to see that good nursing care is given at all times and that proper documentation is carried out according to regulations and established policies and procedures.
* Ensures optimum nursing care and comfort of all residents by unit rounds two three times a shift and as indicated discussion with unit nurse and visits to residents discussed during shift report as indicated.
* Maintains equipment, ensures adequacy of supplies on each unit. and assist in conforming to allocated budget through their proper utilization.
* Periodically reviews charts to see that required documentation is recorded.
* Makes environmental rounds to ensure compliance with fire and safety regulation and basic infection control practices.
* Investigates resident incidents and accidents to ensure proper assessment and documentation of incident, recommendations for intervention , preventive measures, emergency care as needed and proper follow up.
* Ensures that proper nursing policies and procedures are carried out by periodic observation of staff performance. Ensures correct narcotic count and documentation of controlled substances.
* Is present on at least one unit daily during meal time when possible to ensure appropriate feeding time a procedures and reports findings to Director of Nursing.
* Gives accurate, detailed shift report. Receives report with pertinent data from previous shift.
* Uses effective nursing skills and judgement in emergency and crisis situation.
* Accompanies and assists MDs with special treatments and procedures.
* Administers tuberculin tests as needed . Assist with direct care when needed.
* Initiates IV therapy as needed. Administers IV medication as needed.
* Performs venipunctures for lab as needed. Performs EKGs as needed in emergency situations .
* Administers first aid to employees and sends to hospital as needed.
* Obtains medications from pharmacy for immediate use. Obtains supplies from sterline stores as needed.
* Participates in "mock" drills.
* Performs unrelated duties in an emergency as needed.

Qualifications

* Graduate of state approved school of nursing.

* Previous experience as Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse in which administrative, supervisory and leadership abilities have been demonstrated. Advanced education desirable.

* Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

COVID-19 considerations:
YES! All staff are given a mask they must wear, and be COVID vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rhinebeck, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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