Nursing Supervisor (Per Diem)

About the role

Manages the nursing unit ensuring that it functions properly and safely. Reviews and performs staffing allocation for all nursing personnel on assigned units.

Responsibilities

• Staffing allocation: Calls the unit to identify staff present; allocates staff based on unit par levels.
• Unit rounds and issue resolution: Performs unit rounds at the beginning and end of shifts and as needed; investigates and resolves any issues identified; notifies appropriate management as needed.
• Patient/resident/family concerns: Responds to concerns, issues, or complaints; documents accidents/incidents in the Occurrence Report with recommendations for corrective action; notifies D.N.S. and Security of alleged abuse; participates in investigations; gathers necessary documentation for NYS DOH and internal investigations.
• Clinical communication: Communicates resident clinical events or changes; disseminates information to appropriate inter‑departmental staff; ensures resolution for any identified areas where possible.
• 24‑hour census report: Completes and contributes to the 24‑hour census report.
• Control medication management: Ensures all control medications are maintained and accounted for per policy; counts and documents medication held in the Emergency Control Box (C Box) at the start and end of every shift; documents and replaces medication removed from the C box during the assigned shift per policy.
• Clinical care and emergency response: Evaluates all admissions and ensures compliance with admission policy and procedure; responds to all residents reported to have had an occurrence and assesses for potential injury; ensures all central line and intravenous therapies are completed per policy; responds to all emergency codes and provides appropriate direction.
• Staff management and development: Manages performance of direct and indirect reports; provides orientation, coaching, training, and development; takes corrective action when necessary.
• Corporate resource utilization: Utilizes corporate services resources such as Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Information Services, Marketing, etc., as appropriate.
• Staffing, resources, and budget: Ensures appropriate staffing and resources to support department/agency services; monitors productivity throughout the year and participates in annual budget preparation.
• Hiring and selection: Interviews and participates in the selection process for qualified staff in collaboration with Human Resources and department management.

Requirements

• 4 years nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership capacity.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a skilled nursing facility.