Nursing Supervisor (RN) Registered Nurse - Part Time in Brighton, NY

DescriptionEpiscopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high-quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living, and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day. Part-Time (22.5 hours), Nights - 11 pm-7 amPay Rate starting at $45.00/hour The nursing supervisor is responsible for the supervision of nursing practice and resident care on the assigned shift, in collaboration with the nurse managers. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Use the ANA standards of gerontological nursing practice as a framework for professional responsibilities.Attend and participate in nursing department management meetings.Be familiar with and able to interpret and enforce all Church Home policies and regulations; consistently practice compliance with established policies and procedures.Be competent in performing the duties of a CNA and LPN.Assist with new staff orientation in collaboration with the staff education coordinator and staffing coordinator.Supervise and monitor nursing staff activities and assist with problem-solving during rounds as needed.Contribute to staff performance evaluations.Utilize the discipline process when staff counseling is warranted. Monitor and assess staffing levels on own shift as well as the following shift. Replace staff who call in absent according to the nursing department protocols. Communicate with other health care professionals (nurse managers, clinical coordinators, nursing administration, nurse practitioners, physicians, dietitians, therapists, social workers) on a regular and timely basis as needed.Discuss/gather information from the supervisor (or nurse manager) of the previous shift each day.Initiate and/or participate in quality assurance monitoring and evaluation of resident care.Conduct walking rounds on units and in dining areas to assess that safe, accurate quality care is being delivered by staff to residents and document accordingly.Create an environment of respect for the residents. Assist and guide staff to maintain privacy, resident rights, and a quiet, peaceful environment.Follow the established plan for resident emergency and/or staff incidents.Implement principles of universal precautions.Observe all residents and their environment who are on isolation precautions. Monitor staff compliance.Respond to emergency situations according to the established Church Home disaster plan. Assume the incident manager role and implement the emergency response plan. Notify administrator on call per established plan.Report unsafe conditions to security and maintenance as soon as possible.Document all incidents/accidents and follow through per policy.Familiar with established emergency procedures and staff incidents.Monitor staff for use of proper body mechanics in moving/transferring Residents and equipment. RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS: Ability to use adult learning principles to plan, teach, direct, and assist with learning activities of nursing staff. Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and the general public. Basic computer skills required, including but not limited to the ability to create, save, open, close, and locate electronic documents and emails on a personal or laptop computer, and the ability to work in a MS Windows operating system.EDUCATION: Completion of an accredited program of professional registered nursing and a current NYS RN License.EXPERIENCE:Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse. At least one year of supervisory experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing duties of this job requires lifting, bending, walking, and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Episcopal Seniorlife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.