- The Registered Nurse Relief Supervisor will determine quality of nursing care by observing residents, charts, care plans, and by communicating with the staff and physicians. The RN Relief Supervisor will also assist the Charge Nurse in assessment of needs, identification nursing diagnosis based on histories, nursing problems and solutions.
- Assist with writing periodic evaluations and discussing individual goals with the other supervisors and charge nurses.
- Report problems within the Nursing to Director of Nursing with suggested solutions.
- The Registered Nurse Relief Supervisor will provide for continuity of care of all residents for three (3) shifts with report to Director of Nursing and maintain standards of care for each resident in the Nursing Home.
- The Registered Nurse Relief Supervisor will pass medications on units, and assist charge nurses in assessment of needs, identification of nursing diagnosis based on histories, nursing problems and solutions of the resident. The RN Relief Supervisor will also correlate nursing plan with medical plan by reviewing written plan and checking orders.
- Interpret care to residents, families, nursing staff and other nursing home personnel.
- The RN Relief Supervisor will participate in resident teaching programs, writing guidelines for care plans and defining policies and procedures, and discuss any administrative and nursing care problems with other Nursing Home Supervisors and Director of Nursing.
- Keep informed of new medical and nursing measures as related to the needs of residents.
- Maintain an environment conducive to providing quality care.
- The RN Relief Supervisor will make rounds to observe effectiveness of care and institute immediate changes as necessary.
- The RN Relief Supervisor will also cooperate with attending physician during their visits, give care to resident who requires nursing judgment and skill, and demonstrate new nursing techniques.
- The Registered Nurse Relief Supervisor will maintain a system for communication of nursing care information, participate in nursing care committees, report adequate nursing care information to other Nursing Home Supervisors and Director of Nursing. The RN Relief Supervisor will also be responsible for maintaining adequate records.
- Use Nursing Care Plan as a guide for reports, rounds, and conferences.
- Share information with other professional disciplines, facility departments and community agencies.
- Suggest areas for study and participate in nursing research.
- The Registered Nurse Relief Supervisor will assume responsibility for teaching relative to planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
- The RN Relief Supervisor will also assist with the staffing of other shifts, as needed due to call-ins and assign personnel to nursing team department on needs of residents and professional or technical competence of workers.
- Identify problems in nursing care and assist team in assignment of personnel, and report staffing needs to the Director of Nursing, if any.
- The RN Relief Supervisor will participate in orienting programs, and all require in-service training/programs, follow the department and facility policies, and procedures including the use of protective equipment.
- The RN Relief Supervisor shall supervise, and counsel personnel assigned to your shift while creating and maintaining a working climate conducive to producing quality care.
- The RN Relief Supervisor respects individual for ability, knowledge and skills, and guide working relationships within unit with residents, families, visitors, Nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital department and representatives of community agencies.
- Write periodic evaluations and discuss with personnel both strengths and weaknesses and plan opportunities for growth and development.
- Support personnel policies.
- Recommend changes to the Director of Nursing.
- Keep personnel informed of change and maintain an effective communication system. The RN Relief Supervisor will also interpret for individual the new, current and standing policies posted on bulletin boards on units.
- Review critical incidents and discuss with the Director of Nursing and other Supervisors and interpret to staff.
- The RN Relief Supervisor will report to Director of Nursing any personnel problems and shall complete incident reports, review reports and co-sign for all staff members.
- Keep abreast of new developments on management.
- Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow the HIPAA and HIV regulations.
Education / Experience:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and currently licensed by the State of New York as Registered Professional Nurse.
- One year (1) as general staff nurse
- Two (2) years of nursing supervision preferred.
Total Rewards:
- Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Retirement benefits including an employer match
- And more!