Registered Nurse (RN) - House Supervisor
Bassett Healthcare
Herkimer, NY

Registered Nurse Relief Supervisor - Nursing Services

The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022! What you'll do The Registered Nurse Relief Supervisor will work Per Diem, Days and will integrate the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Home and the Nursing Department into the management of nursing on all units in the Nursing Home and assume the responsibility of the staffing of Nursing Services on the 7am-3pm shift. * 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. What we need from you 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. * Preferred one year (1) as general staff nurse and two (2) years of nursing supervision. Total Rewards Basset Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include: * 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! Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position. Pay Transparency Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Pay Range Minimum: USD $44.00/Hr. Pay Range Maximum: USD $47.50/Yr. We love the difference people bring We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.